FOOTBALL: The good news? Chubb’s injury not as bad as expected

Media outlets across the country are reporting the “better-than-expected prognosis” for Nick Chubb. His injury is still horrible: a torn MCL is going to be a road to recovery.

ESPN is among those who have this weekend reported that Chubb’s “initial tests revealing the running back tore only his left MCL” and that sources also reported his “ACL was stretched on the play” but it wasn’t torn.

He’ll be out for the rest of the season, but should make a recovery if that is the case.

Chubb previously injured his knee in 2015 against Tennessee, but made a full recovery and eventually went onto play in a National title game. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns, where he has been one of the team’s consistent producers despite their win-loss record.

‘Chubb Strong’ support from the community

Support for Chubb this week across the area (and globe) included students and educators from Cedartown Middle School, where they showed off their “Chubb Strong” love and some even made get well cards.

Here’s more from the CMS Facebook page:

CMS is showing our CHUBB LOVE! Sending all of our love, well-wishes, and support your way Nick!!

(And a few of their photos.)

Cedartown’s run through banner on Friday for their football game and win over Dalton also honored Chubb. CHS Football posted this pic to Twitter late Friday following the game:

What’s an MCL & ACL?

You hear the terms a lot when talking about sports injuries, but what the heck are these MCL and ACLs that are thrown around?

These two knee ligaments are part the four grouped together in the knee joints to connect the three bones in the leg, and injuries to these two most likely among athletes in sports.

The Medial Collateral Ligament is one of the major ligaments that help the knee operate as it should during walking, running or other movements that require the legs to function normally. The MCL is within the inner side of the knee and connects the femur to the tibia (thigh to shin bone.)

The ACL or Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is also one of the major connectors of bones in the knee, also connecting thigh and shin bones (femur and tibia.) It sits in between kneecap and the major bones of the leg.

Two other ligaments – the PCL and LCL – also in the knee help connect the rest of the muscles, cartilage, the knee cap and leg bones together.

Chubb in 2015 suffered a torn MCL, PCL and LCL along with a dislocated knee and a hamstring injury.

Check back for more as the story continues to develop around Chubb’s injury and recovery.