You know that Shannon Brooks injury confirmation we’ve all been preparing ourselves for? Well, it’s here (via Joe C at the Strib):
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks will be out three to five weeks with a foot injury, meaning he might miss the start of the season, coach Tracy Claeys said during his Twin Cities Dunkers appearance Wednesday.
Claeys didn’t give specifics about the injury, but the coach is scheduled to give an update when he meets with the media Saturday.
Now that we’ve got a rough timeframe to work with, let’s talk about how bad this is for the Gophers.