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What was Leavitt’s injury?
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:29 pm
Is 100% recovery expected?
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Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:32 pm to lsuag88
Lis franc
Still TBD but probably not recovered to fully participate in the Spring.
Still TBD but probably not recovered to fully participate in the Spring.
This post was edited on 1/12/26 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:35 pm to lsuag88
Welcome to Earth, Leavitt won't be a full participant until Summer
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:36 pm to lsuag88
Lisp Frank.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:37 pm to lsuag88
quote:
Is 100% recovery expected?
quote:
For young athletes with Lisfranc injuries, recovery odds are generally very good, with studies showing 73% to over 90% return to some level of sport, and 74% to 88% returning to their pre-injury level, though outcomes vary by sport and severity, with some experiencing residual pain or performance changes despite high return-to-play rates.
Looks like we’re in hopeful mode.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:43 pm to lsuag88
Derek stingley had a lisfranc injury his last year at LSU. He was a 1st round pick and now all-pro DB in nfl. It will be okay
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:51 pm to zadams_318
quote:
Welcome to Earth
LOL, I was thinking the same.
How do you not know that by now if you have any clue who Leavitt is and the relation to LSU??
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:52 pm to buford4LSU
He will certainly be able to participate in skeleton drills and possibly more- i doubt that the coaches expect or want him to do too much in the spring 
Posted on 1/12/26 at 3:04 pm to lsuag88
Not sure but it has something to do with Anne Frank.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 3:19 pm to LSUAlum2001
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Lis franc
But if you're Jewish they call the injury "Anne Frank "
Posted on 1/12/26 at 3:20 pm to KCT
That’s a serious injury. Unfortunately no guarantees
Posted on 1/12/26 at 3:22 pm to LSUAlum2001
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Lis franc
He break his trapper keeper or something?
Posted on 1/12/26 at 3:35 pm to lsuag88
quote:
What was Leavitt’s injury?
Full colon blowout.
quote:
Is 100% recovery expected?
yes. they grew him a new one.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 3:58 pm to lsuag88
Not all Lisfranc injuries are the same. Leavitt's was not that severe per podcasts I found on Google.
Original estimated time frame for full recovery was listed as Apr/may.
By all accounts I found on Google, he is progressing well and that time frame has not changed.
This means he will miss spring practice, but obviously just the throwing portion, he would still do all the VR stuff, and studying plays, so its not a complete loss.
For those that might panic, this means he will miss 15 practices total... not 50
Per an actuall sports physician website on Lisfrancs, and contrary to what I saw in another post, they dont give partial clearance for light throwing as the motion of weight transfer can effect the injury whether is light or in game. Its the twisting of all the shite in the foot, even if you are in your backyard.
There is no indication he wont be 100% when fully healed. This is depending on what you call 100%. He will still feel it. And subconsciously he might adjust for it, but once fully cleared, it will be 100% structurally.
Hope this helps
Original estimated time frame for full recovery was listed as Apr/may.
By all accounts I found on Google, he is progressing well and that time frame has not changed.
This means he will miss spring practice, but obviously just the throwing portion, he would still do all the VR stuff, and studying plays, so its not a complete loss.
For those that might panic, this means he will miss 15 practices total... not 50
Per an actuall sports physician website on Lisfrancs, and contrary to what I saw in another post, they dont give partial clearance for light throwing as the motion of weight transfer can effect the injury whether is light or in game. Its the twisting of all the shite in the foot, even if you are in your backyard.
There is no indication he wont be 100% when fully healed. This is depending on what you call 100%. He will still feel it. And subconsciously he might adjust for it, but once fully cleared, it will be 100% structurally.
Hope this helps
This post was edited on 1/12/26 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 1/12/26 at 3:58 pm to lsuag88
It is everywhere on google frick stick
Posted on 1/12/26 at 4:11 pm to lsuag88
I'm hearing bi-lateral acl tear, is lucky to be walkin'...
Posted on 1/12/26 at 4:55 pm to Geaux Tahel
Sam Leavitt — Right foot Lisfranc (plant foot) breakdown
Because Leavitt is a right-handed QB, the right foot is his plant / drive foot. That makes this more limiting than a trail-foot injury, especially for velocity, stability, and pocket movement.
?
Why the plant foot matters
The plant foot is responsible for:
• Transferring force from the ground into the throw
• Stabilizing during dropbacks
• Hard stops and re-sets in the pocket
• Explosive push-off when escaping pressure
Lisfranc injuries directly affect midfoot rigidity, which is critical for all of that.
?
Phase-by-phase impact
1. Early throwing (8–12 weeks post-op)
What he can do
• Seated throwing
• Standing throws with a narrow base
• Short, controlled mechanics
What’s limited
• Full lower-body drive
• Torque through the plant foot
?? Arm strength may look fine, but ball velocity and consistency lag until the foot stiffens.
?
2. Mechanics return (12–16 weeks)
Progress
• Full throwing motion returns
• Better rhythm and timing
• Increased reps tolerated
Still limited
• Sudden re-planting
• Throwing while drifting or resetting
?? Coaches often say the QB “looks normal” throwing — but movement throws are restricted.
?
3. Footwork & dropbacks (4–5 months)
This is the most critical window.
Allowed
• 3–5 step drops
• Controlled rollouts
• Light pressure simulations
Delayed
• Hard plant ? reset ? throw
• Escape + throw across body
• Sudden stops on pass rush
?? This is where plant-foot Lisfrancs separate from trail-foot recoveries.
?
4. Explosiveness & trust (5–7 months)
Key milestones
• Sprinting off the right foot
• Hard vertical plants
• Pocket slides at game speed
Mental factor
• Even when medically cleared, QBs often hesitate to fully trust the plant foot
• Confidence usually returns after repeated high-stress reps
?
Hardware removal factor
If Leavitt had planned screw removal (~4–5 months):
• Short dip in performance (2–4 weeks)
• Often improves comfort and push-off
• Many athletes feel “looser” and more explosive afterward
?
What this means for his calendar
• Spring practice: throwing looks good; movement is managed
• Early summer: biggest jump in performance
• Fall camp: should be fully functional
• Week 1 readiness: realistic barring setbacks
?
Bottom line
• Plant-foot Lisfranc = slower movement return, not slower throwing
• Velocity, pocket reset, and escape throws are the last pieces
• Timeline still aligns well with full availability for the season
Because Leavitt is a right-handed QB, the right foot is his plant / drive foot. That makes this more limiting than a trail-foot injury, especially for velocity, stability, and pocket movement.
?
Why the plant foot matters
The plant foot is responsible for:
• Transferring force from the ground into the throw
• Stabilizing during dropbacks
• Hard stops and re-sets in the pocket
• Explosive push-off when escaping pressure
Lisfranc injuries directly affect midfoot rigidity, which is critical for all of that.
?
Phase-by-phase impact
1. Early throwing (8–12 weeks post-op)
What he can do
• Seated throwing
• Standing throws with a narrow base
• Short, controlled mechanics
What’s limited
• Full lower-body drive
• Torque through the plant foot
?? Arm strength may look fine, but ball velocity and consistency lag until the foot stiffens.
?
2. Mechanics return (12–16 weeks)
Progress
• Full throwing motion returns
• Better rhythm and timing
• Increased reps tolerated
Still limited
• Sudden re-planting
• Throwing while drifting or resetting
?? Coaches often say the QB “looks normal” throwing — but movement throws are restricted.
?
3. Footwork & dropbacks (4–5 months)
This is the most critical window.
Allowed
• 3–5 step drops
• Controlled rollouts
• Light pressure simulations
Delayed
• Hard plant ? reset ? throw
• Escape + throw across body
• Sudden stops on pass rush
?? This is where plant-foot Lisfrancs separate from trail-foot recoveries.
?
4. Explosiveness & trust (5–7 months)
Key milestones
• Sprinting off the right foot
• Hard vertical plants
• Pocket slides at game speed
Mental factor
• Even when medically cleared, QBs often hesitate to fully trust the plant foot
• Confidence usually returns after repeated high-stress reps
?
Hardware removal factor
If Leavitt had planned screw removal (~4–5 months):
• Short dip in performance (2–4 weeks)
• Often improves comfort and push-off
• Many athletes feel “looser” and more explosive afterward
?
What this means for his calendar
• Spring practice: throwing looks good; movement is managed
• Early summer: biggest jump in performance
• Fall camp: should be fully functional
• Week 1 readiness: realistic barring setbacks
?
Bottom line
• Plant-foot Lisfranc = slower movement return, not slower throwing
• Velocity, pocket reset, and escape throws are the last pieces
• Timeline still aligns well with full availability for the season
Posted on 1/12/26 at 5:27 pm to Salviati
Ferret Face
Posted on 1/12/26 at 6:21 pm to Lige
More chuckles in this thread than any other in a while
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