Clausen: Turf toe could affect his play
Posted September 22, 2009 11:00 pm
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen says the turf toe injury to his right foot could affect his play against Purdue because that's the foot he uses to plant to make his throws.
Another factor that could affect his play Saturday is whom he is throwing to. The Irish will be without top receiver Michael Floyd because of a broken collarbone. Duval Kamara, Robby Parris and three other receivers are expected to vie for playing time.
Clausen walked a bit gingerly into his weekly news conference on Wednesday. He has a device in his shoe to help him heal. Clausen plans to practice some Wednesday and more Thursday. He says "hopefully" he'll be ready for Saturday.
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