Addison Gillam Health Update

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Didn't see this article get much discussion around here.

http://www.buffzone.com/football-cubuffs/ci_29975084/cu-football-addison-gillam-track-return-fall

During Colorado's first player-run practice of the summer on Wednesday, linebacker Addison Gillam hit the field for the first time since a knee injury ended his 2015 season prematurely.

Never one to go half speed, Gillam went all-out. Team trainers intervened and pulled him out.

"There's nothing holding me back, but they don't want to throw me in there and maybe something does go wrong," Gillam said.

"Addison, the first time I worked with him, you could tell he was frustrated and he's like, 'I'm weak right now,' " said CU strength and conditioning coordinator Drew Wilson. "I said, 'In three weeks you're going to be stronger. Let's look at the positive at how this is all going to take hold.' "

Gillam wound up having a great spring in the weight room, and Wilson said recently that Gillam often comes in on his own and puts in a good workout.

The 6-foot-3 Gillam looks as strong as ever, and earlier this week weighed in at 227 pounds. He and the Buffs would like him to be at 235 by the start of camp in August, with the projection that he'll lose some weight and be able to play at 230 pounds.

Good news from one of the most important pieces on the defense.

 

[BuffLuke80]

I just hope he stays healthy, he hasn't for quite sometime. 230 would be a good weight for him.

 

[SuperiorBuff]

I hope the added weight will allow him to trust in his technique and not lead with his head.

 

[Uncle Ken]

I hope the added weight will allow him to trust in his technique and not lead with his head.

I dunno. I was hoping he might protect his body this season.

 

[SuperiorBuff]

I dunno. I was hoping he might protect his body this season.

Yeah, I probably could have said that better.

 

[Dark Bohner]

Yeah, I probably could have said that better.

I just hope he stays healthy.