LMJ "hopes" to play on Saturday, Thomas update

[Natebishop3]

http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2011/10/lamichael_james_says_hes_going.html

James said he has been limited to conditioning work in practice thus far, and that a brace is being made for the injured elbow.

Asked about his range motion, James replied: "I haven't got full yet, but it's close. ... I definitely could play. It's one of those things, if they need me to play. Kenjon is doing a great job of running the ball, and De'Anthony (Thomas). And Darron (Thomas) and Bryan Bennett. Those guys are doing a great job. So I don't know if they'll need me."

Darron Thomas, Oregon's starting quarterback, left last week's game with Arizona State because of an apparent left knee injury.

Thomas looked fine leaving practice in the Moshofsky Center on Tuesday. He was walking without a limp, and was in full pads.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I predict James will sit and Thomas will play.

 

[Sinobas]

I think they should dress him, but only play him if it's an emergency. We're taking on one of the bottom teams in the pac12. We need LMJ to be 100% for the Stanford game. I'd sit him at least one more week.

 

[Targus]

Glad the news is positive regarding both players.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think they should dress him, but only play him if it's an emergency. We're taking on one of the bottom teams in the pac12. We need LMJ to be 100% for the Stanford game. I'd sit him at least one more week.

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. I think Barner and DAT will have a big game, so I'm not terribly worried if he takes the week off, but it would be good to still have him in reserve.