RB Turbo Richard Avoids Long-Term Injury and Could Play when No. 6 Indiana Visits Rutgers
Curt Cignetti said Richard is day to day, and Indiana could have its top two running backs available for its first road trip.
- Coach Curt Cignetti announced Monday that injured running back Turbo Richard could return for Indiana's game against Rutgers this weekend, remaining optimistic about his status following Friday's Northwestern contest.
- Richard sustained an injury during a 2-yard run in the second quarter of Friday's 29-23 victory over Northwestern; before the injury, the Boston College transfer led the team with 383 yards and four touchdowns.
- Lee Beebe, who replaced Richard, rushed 24 times for 203 yards in the win, while Coach Cignetti expressed optimism that linebacker Rolijah Hardy, who left Friday's game with an undisclosed injury, will be available.
- Indiana remains without running back Khobie Martin, sidelined with a broken arm, though the Hoosiers currently hold the Football Bowl Subdivision's longest active winning streak at 20 games.
- If Richard plays against Rutgers this weekend, the defending national champions will have their top two running backs available for their first road trip of the season, strengthening their Big Ten title pursuit.
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RB Turbo Richard avoids long-term injury and could play when No. 6 Indiana visits Rutgers
Injured running back Turbo Richard could return to the field for No. 6 Indiana this weekend when the Hoosiers visit Rutgers. If he does, the defending national champions will have their top two running backs available for their first road trip this season.
Indiana RB Turbo Richard Avoids Major Leg Injury, Could Play vs. Rutgers
Injured running back Turbo Richard could return to the field for No. 6 Indiana this weekend when the Hoosiers visit Rutgers, meaning the defending national champions could have their top two running backs available for their first road trip this season.
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"Hate to See That": Curt Cignetti Offers Update on Turbo Richard as Fans Cry Foul About Officiating Around Injury
The Indiana Hoosiers may have come away with a victory against Northwestern, but it was far from smooth sailing for Curt Cignetti and co. One of the major talking points of the first half was an injury to RB Turbo Richard, and the Indiana head coach has now provided an update on his status. Cignetti […]
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