Colorado sophomore quarterback Tyler Hansen underwent surgery Sunday morning on his right (throwing) thumb. In a release, CU trainer Miguel Rueda said the surgery was successful and an average six-week mending time is expected.
Hansen, who had been battling co-starter Cody Hawkins throughout spring ball, injured his thumb on a teammate’s helmet in Saturday’s spring game. Although he believed the injury occurred in the third quarter, he wasn’t aware of the extent and continued to play through the final period, mostly handing off the ball.
After the spring game, Hansen said he was having the surgery so he could be ready to throw in June for summer workouts.
The starting job isn’t expected to be finalized until August.
Natalie Meisler, The Denver Post
Eagles fly into Finals.
The Colorado Eagles scored four goals in the third period and defeated Mississippi 5-2 in the sixth and deciding game of the Northern Conference finals at the Budweiser Events Center.
With the victory, the Eagles win the series 4-2 and advance to the Ray Miron President’s Cup Finals for the second straight year.
Ortmeier, Fogg pace Sky Sox.
Daniel Ortmeier hit a home run and drove in two runs, and starting pitcher Josh Fogg earned his second win of the season as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox beat Tacoma 7-5 on Sunday at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs.
Fogg allowed four runs and seven hits in six innings. He struck out two but gave up three home runs. His ERA is 5.75.
