BYU QB Nelson to have season-ending surgery

[pam]

ksl.com - BYU QB Nelson to have season-ending surgery

Looks like it will be on Heaps now.

[Dimwhit]

That's really too bad to hear. I'm not a fan of two-QB systems, though, so I think BYU will be stronger with Heaps running it solo. But season ending injuries are never a good thing, for sure.

[tubaloth]

I honestly didn't even know he was hurt. We realize now why Heaps played so much in the Florida Game.

I hope he gets the Medical Extention and can play another year. (the reason why they are doing it this year).

Well see. Nelson well probably be our QB next year (which I'm not that excited for) while Heaps go on a mission (I hope he goes)

[Ruck]

This is a blessing in disguise. BYU needed to pick on one QB and just put all faith in him. I was pulling for Heaps because I saw this year as a rebuilding year and knew that in years like that, you put the younger talent in a tough position such as QB so they can get over the nerves.

As for Jake Heaps going on a mission, I don't see it happening. The kid is too much into himself and I see him more as a Steve Young, where he won't go on a mission but with all the exposure he is gaining himself, according he keeps it all in a positive manner, is the same as being on a mission. Take Tim Tebow for example, the way he acted on and off the field is the way Heaps should act. Tebow was credited that way for his religion and way he was raised. If Heaps could become that new Tebow, that could essentially be his mission.

Also, Nelson can't claim for Medical Extension. The rules state the following to qualify:

-the student-athlete’s injury or illness was incapacitating;

-the student-athlete’s incapacitating injury or illness occurred during the first half of the

season and before competition in more then two contests or 20% of the season’s

scheduled contests (whichever is greater); and

-the injury or illness is supported by contemporaneous medical documentation

Injury happened in game three of the season (which beats the two contest rule) and since they play twelve games, three games count for 25% of the season.