Leon Allen
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Cleared for spring practices
Coach Mike Sanford said Allen (knee) is medically cleared for spring practices, Bowling Green Daily News writer Brad Stephens reports.
ANALYSIS
Allen last played in September of 2015, when he suffered a severe knee injury of a still unspecified nature. Allen dealt with at least one setback, but the improbably lengthy absence would seemingly imply that the injury's initial nature was unusually bad. That he's cleared for spring practices, though, indicates a corner was turned in his recovery one way or another. The next issue to confront is his overall remaining athleticism -- Allen was a very good player before his injury, but now it's time to find out if he's still the same player. A big back with standout pass-catching skills, a full recovery from Allen would instantly make him a good bet to be one of the nation's most productive runners. The lack of predictability on that variable means he's a wildcard for now, though.
Allen last played in September of 2015, when he suffered a severe knee injury of a still unspecified nature. Allen dealt with at least one setback, but the improbably lengthy absence would seemingly imply that the injury's initial nature was unusually bad. That he's cleared for spring practices, though, indicates a corner was turned in his recovery one way or another. The next issue to confront is his overall remaining athleticism -- Allen was a very good player before his injury, but now it's time to find out if he's still the same player. A big back with standout pass-catching skills, a full recovery from Allen would instantly make him a good bet to be one of the nation's most productive runners. The lack of predictability on that variable means he's a wildcard for now, though.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Allen was one of the best fantasy assets last year, rushing for 1,542 yards (5.7 YPC) and 13 touchdowns with 51 receptions for 476 yards and three touchdowns. The 6-0, 235-pound workhorse has three-down skills in an offense that will be among the nation's highest scoring. But his role is in some question after two offseason public intoxication episodes. Another concern is backup runner Anthony Wales, who could push for a bigger role after impressing with 518 yards and five touchdowns on just 82 carries last year (6.3 YPC). Check Allen's disciplinary status closer to the year, and move him into the top 20 if he escapes suspension.
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Western Kentucky: Leon Allen granted fifth year of eligibility
Allen (knee) has been granted a fifth year of eligibility, Chad Bishop of WBKO reports.
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Western Kentucky: Leon Allen suffered knee setbacks
Allen suffered setbacks in his recovery from a season-ending knee injury and "it's too early to tell what the future has in store for him," the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
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Western Kentucky: Leon Allen Out For Season
Allen will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, Zach Greenwell of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
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Allen (knee) left the stadium Thursday in cart, wearing a leg brace with his shoe off, Doug Smock of the Charleston Gazette-Mail reports.
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Allen left Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech with a knee injury, Grant Taylor of The Herald Dispatch reports.
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