SCOOPHD: 5-star OT commit Cooper Hackett preparing for surgery ...

I see the injury issues on offense are making their way into the OK Preps scene, sick!

Says his mom wanted him finish basketball before getting it looked at. Didn’t basketball end 2 1/2 months ago? He knew he was enrolling at OU in December, so I don’t blame him for wanting to finish out his last basketball season. Should have had it looked at during basketball season and had surgery scheduled the week after season ended. Maybe could have played some his senior season of football, at the least he could have been totally healthy when he arrived at OU.

Eddie_Rado said:

2027 Fort Gibson (Okla.) offensive tackle commit Cooper Hackett tells @Josh_M he will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to miss most of his senior season. Hackett talks about his plan for attacking rehab and his upcoming official visit to Norman on June 12. https://www.on3.com/teams/oklahoma-sooners/news/cooper-hackett-5-star-preparing-for-surgery/

Well shat! I hate that he is missing his senior year and really hate he can't work out. That will put him behind when he gets to OU. Probably would have RS anyway. Plenty of time to get well.

Likely to lose his 5* status if he misses his senior season I’d imagine

A true Sooner

Very common injury for guys in the trenches. Also very common for guys to play with or through it - especially high school kids trying to position themselves in recruitment or just stay on the field. My son tore his labrum and deferred surgery to finish out his senior season but he played with several guys that simply didn't get it checked out b/c they didn't want to hear the bad news or be told to shut it down by doc or parents. Anytime you see the black cuff on the bicep - shoulder injury of some type. It's a smart plan. Hackett has his spot at OU secured, get it fixed now, rehab for a few months. My son progressed over time but was cleared for upper body workouts and regular contact 6 months after the surgery but his doc was more conservative than others and it depends on injury, etc. Hackett should be ready to go in January to fully workout (assuming he is early enrollee). Whether he wants to return in November is up to him, parents and the doctors.

If u ain’t had Labrum surgery, u ain’t a a true Sooner trenchman!🤪

Can’t wait to spend my Wednesday nights waiting to see if “Hackett” is on the probable or doubtful section of the availability report

Getting it out of the way now instead of the spring of 2027.

This young man has a head on his shoulders. Retire his number.

Good let him rest in the fall and come in early in January next year.

xjeffy said:

Likely to lose his 5* status if he misses his senior season I’d imagine

💯 he’ll lose it. Seen this situation too many times.

The Half Yard said:

Very common injury for guys in the trenches. Also very common for guys to play with or through it - especially high school kids trying to position themselves in recruitment or just stay on the field. My son tore his labrum and deferred surgery to finish out his senior season but he played with several guys that simply didn't get it checked out b/c they didn't want to hear the bad news or be told to shut it down by doc or parents. Anytime you see the black cuff on the bicep - shoulder injury of some type. It's a smart plan. Hackett has his spot at OU secured, get it fixed now, rehab for a few months. My son progressed over time but was cleared for upper body workouts and regular contact 6 months after the surgery but his doc was more conservative than others and it depends on injury, etc. Hackett should be ready to go in January to fully workout (assuming he is early enrollee). Whether he wants to return in November is up to him, parents and the doctors.

Bingo. I tore my labrum in high school, kept playing baseball anyway, and couldn't swing a golf club (or make any outward turning motion with my shoulder) without pain for the next five years. You don't screw with this stuff. He's well advised to just get it repaired now.

HHSSooner1984 said:

Says his mom wanted him finish basketball before getting it looked at. Didn’t basketball end 2 1/2 months ago? He knew he was enrolling at OU in December, so I don’t blame him for wanting to finish out his last basketball season. Should have had it looked at during basketball season and had surgery scheduled the week after season ended. Maybe could have played some his senior season of football, at the least he could have been totally healthy when he arrived at OU.

I'm not sure how he's going to miss the entire season. I had mine done in February of my junior year and was ready for team camp in June. That was almost 20 years ago.

Schmitty strikes again…..

HHSSooner1984 said:

Says his mom wanted him finish basketball before getting it looked at. Didn’t basketball end 2 1/2 months ago? He knew he was enrolling at OU in December, so I don’t blame him for wanting to finish out his last basketball season. Should have had it looked at during basketball season and had surgery scheduled the week after season ended. Maybe could have played some his senior season of football, at the least he could have been totally healthy when he arrived at OU.

Getting paid what he is you’re not a basketball player anymore. Mom is retarded

xjeffy said:

Likely to lose his 5* status if he misses his senior season I’d imagine

3 star U baby

A season to bulk-up and rehab before spring ball. No more basketball keeping him lean. If he's getting the OT NIL, he needs to get to OT weight. Needs to hit 300lbs plus

xjeffy said:

Likely to lose his 5* status if he misses his senior season I’d imagine

Good. Not there was any question at this point but he won’t be coming back asking for more NIL or taking trips if he’s not playing. Get healthy and get prepped to play in 27.

Parker Thune said:

Bingo. I tore my labrum in high school, kept playing baseball anyway, and couldn't swing a golf club (or make any outward turning motion with my shoulder) without pain for the next five years. You don't screw with this stuff. He's well advised to just get it repaired now.

OU Injury Report (5/26) Cooper Hackett: Out Parker Thune: Questionable

Man I hate that for the young man.. losing your Senior season sucks.. get it done, attack that rehab.

Sweet, injury issue coming into spring ball next year. Great start.

Is he going to try and be a December graduate?