Michigan CB Troy Woolfolk says he has a broken bone in his right hand
Michigan senior cornerback Troy Woolfolk isn't sure what's wrong with his right hand, he just knows there's a broken bone in there somewhere.
"I just looked at an X-ray and saw a broken bone," Woolfolk said Tuesday. "I'm not really sure, I just break the bones and provide the medical bills."
Troy Woolfolk suffered a cut to his nose on this play against Notre Dame. The heavy cast he wore during the game is also visible.
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Asked how long he'll have to wear the cast, Woolfolk said the doctor who applied it told him four weeks — but he doesn't see that happening.
"I don't really believe doctors, so whatever they say, I take two weeks off that," Woolfolk joked.
Woolfolk was on the practice field Tuesday with Michigan's first-team defense, still wearing a cast, but without the large wrap around his left ankle that was there last week. The right ankle injury came during a season-opening win over Western Michigan.
He also showed off a newly-lacerated nose, an injury he suffered during Saturday's win over Notre Dame.
Woolfolk missed all of last season with a dislocated right ankle, torn ligaments and broken fibula.
Nick Baumgardner covers Michigan sports for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at 734-623-2514, by email at nickbaumgardner@annarbor.com and followed on Twitter @nickbaumgardner.
Comments
Hailmary
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 : 12:36 p.m.
I have mentioned that I think coach Hoke and staff need 2-4 years to get their kind of players so they can implement their pro style. Troy is a glaring example of our need for depth. Our actual needs include every position on the roster(for depth). Troy had a long layoff and a long layoff from this particular sport could be the cause of these frequent nagging injuries. I know 2-4 years sounds like a long time but consider, coach Hoke inherited a team that had RR's print all over it and it took RR 3yrs to accomplish that.
Blu n Tpa
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 : 11:46 a.m.
Well, the Troy Woolfolk movie won't have to fictionalize the hardships during his college football days. I know the old saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger," but this is getting ridiculous. Breaking bones in the hand is very iffy, although he was "lucky" it's not the thumb and forefinger, but rushing to be back by the opening of the Big Ten schedule will be pushing it. So, the backups get some reps at exactly the best time to do so and Michigan goes forward. I'm still looking forward to a happy ending to Mr. Woolfolk's story. TW do us a favor, buy a horseshoe and put it with the opening facing up right above your locker. TiM Go Blue!
Blu-dogg97
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 : 5:22 a.m.
They should keep T-Wolf on the sidelines riding the bike, for the entire EMU game,let him heel up for Brady &Big Al's old team (SDSU)coming in next week.. GO BLUE..
garrisondyer
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 : 1:59 a.m.
I feel your pain, Troy!
tim
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 : 1:40 a.m.
Good reason to get a marketable degree while playing D1 football.
Susie Q
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 : 12:49 a.m.
God Bless you, Troy. Your enthusiasm and love for Michigan football is inspiring. Hang in there, you are a valuable member of the team. We'll need you in good shape when the Big Ten season arrives!
tulsatom
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 : 12:12 a.m.
Troy Woolfolk has a lot of talent but for whatever reason seems to be injury-prone. Sometimes things like this just can't be explained. It's just the breaks. However, with the lack of depth in the defensive backfield, I sure hope he can keep as healthy as possible because he is arguably the best defensive back on the team.
RJ12688
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 : 12:12 a.m.
Get well soon Troy, the defense needs you