Yale's best defensive player out for the season

[bulldog10jw]

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Senior linebacker Lee Driftmier is lost for the season and will have shoulder surgery as soon as the end of the week.

He will not enroll in classes this semester, return in the spring and play next fall if, as expected, he is granted a medical redshirt.

Driftmier led Yale in tackles last year, was tied for the lead with five interceptions (ironically with Nick Solakian who is also out for the year with a shoulder injury) and led the team with three fumble recoveries.


Statistics aside, Driftmier is one of those players that makes things happen. He's got a great sense for the game and a lot of confidence. He's one of the biggest leaders on defense and will be tough to replace.

[carney2]

A few people on this Board are picking Yale to win the Ivy. Is this a serious blow to their chances?

[bulldog10jw]

A few people on this Board are picking Yale to win the Ivy. Is this a serious blow to their chances?

It will hurt. There is usually not much depth in the Ivies and Driftmier was a playmaker as his stats show. We'll have to see if anyone steps up.

[Go...gate]

The Ivy League is looking increasingly wide open this year.

[Pard4Life]

Hmmm... this might be good new for the Pards... but I think this could kill Yale's chances.. they were my pick to win it and a revision is in order...