McAllister carries on through rehab

phatoosdey · 04-03-2008, 10:27 PM

By Bradley Handwerger / WWL-TV.com Staff Writer bhandwerger@wwltv.com

METAIRIE – There was a moment, brief as it was in the grand scheme, that Deuce McAllister doubted playing any longer was worth it.

On Sept. 24, for the second time in three seasons, the Saints’ premiere running back tore an ACL. In 2005, it was his right knee. This time it was his left.

Why should he go on?

Tom Strattman / Associated Press

Deuce McAllister continues his rehab from an ACL tear early in the 2007 season.

“When it first happened, I was like, ‘I can’t do this. I can’t go through it again,’ ” McAllister said. “But once I started the process of rehab – I had the injury Monday night and had surgery Thursday – it was pretty much I’m in rehab session now. I’ll be back. There’s nothing that’s going to stop me from returning.”

More than six months after the injury, he has stayed true to that word. And this time, the rehab is easier, at least it is mentally.

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phatoosdey Drunkagen Join Date: May 2007 Location: kenner Posts: 356	McAllister carries on through rehab By Bradley Handwerger / WWL-TV.com Staff Writer bhandwerger@wwltv.com METAIRIE – There was a moment, brief as it was in the grand scheme, that Deuce McAllister doubted playing any longer was worth it. On Sept. 24, for the second time in three seasons, the Saints’ premiere running back tore an ACL. In 2005, it was his right knee. This time it was his left. Why should he go on? Tom Strattman / Associated Press Deuce McAllister continues his rehab from an ACL tear early in the 2007 season. “When it first happened, I was like, ‘I can’t do this. I can’t go through it again,’ ” McAllister said. “But once I started the process of rehab – I had the injury Monday night and had surgery Thursday – it was pretty much I’m in rehab session now. I’ll be back. There’s nothing that’s going to stop me from returning.” More than six months after the injury, he has stayed true to that word. And this time, the rehab is easier, at least it is mentally. more @ McAllister carries on through rehab \| News for New Orleans, Louisiana \| Sports \| News for New Orleans, Louisiana \| wwltv.com
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