Creighton's Funk out for year

[PantherPride23]

What is everyone's take on this, he is more than likely going to get his medical red shirt and will be back next year more than likely better then before.

[ejacobson]

Nate is competitor of the highest level and if there is even a glimmer of hope that he can play this season I think he will. But that said his shoulder is in dire need of some surgery so its gonna all be up to what he decides after talking to his doctor and family. Personally I believe that he will take his medical year. But thats my opinion.

[PantherPride23]

It has already been decided he is in Alabama today getting surgery. I have known Nate for awhile now and I know he will be back next year better than ever.

[CF Panther]

Wow, after reading a little into this over on ValleyTalk, the timing of all this seems a little suspect to me. I hope that he is back next year playing basketball; just not for the Bluejays! I think he could make some serious coin going to play overseas.

[JCPanthers]

Nate is competitor of the highest level and if there is even a glimmer of hope that he can play this season I think he will. But that said his shoulder is in dire need of some surgery so its gonna all be up to what he decides after talking to his doctor and family. Personally I believe that he will take his medical year. But thats my opinion.

Yep...he's done. Here is an article from Creighton's Website:

http://www.gocreighton.com/sports/common/news_releases_detail.asp?articleID=4850

Nate Funk To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

OMAHA, Neb. -- Creighton men's basketball guard Nate Funk will undergo surgery to repair an injured left shoulder, Creighton head coach Dana Altman announced today. Funk, a senior, will miss the rest of this season and apply for a medical redshirt to regain his final year of eligibility.

Funk met with noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., earlier today and is slated to stay there overnight before undergoing surgery tomorrow (Jan. 5).

A Sioux City, Iowa, native, Funk averaged 17.0 points and 4.7 rebounds while playing in six of Creighton¹s first 11 games. He earned third-team preseason All-America accolades from Street & Smith's magazine and was also a preseason all-Missouri Valley Conference choice.

Creighton (7-4, 1-2 MVC) returns to action on tomorrow when it hosts Illinois State. That game will take place at 7:07 pm at Qwest Center OMAHA be broadcast on KMTV and Big Sports 590 AM. For tickets, call (402) 280-JAYS.

[panther2317]

I wish him the best. Creighton is still very dangerous without him, but he had the ability to take over a game. I'm not sure the Jays have anyone else like that on their roster. Like I said, I wish Nate a successful suregery, a speedy recovery and a good senior season next year.