Pirate Center Ryan Jensen He played in Monday Night’s playoff loss to the Cowboys after missing the entire regular season with a knee injury, and afterwards said he was proud to have done so.
“It means everything,” Jensen said. “That’s why we do it, we do it for each other. And after a year where I couldn’t get out of the tunnel and be with my buddies, the situation sucked. So today was a bit of a surreal moment, and I’m proud of myself for everything, for persevering, for being out there and giving my all.” I have to try and help this team win.”
Jensen confirmed that he chose not to have the surgery despite suffering an injury that would normally require a major surgical knee reconstruction.
“It was a severe injury. A lot of people I know were at a loss as to why we didn’t have surgery,” Jensen said. “I ended up tearing my MCL, ACL, and PCL. I twisted my meniscus. I had a fracture and another little thing with bone chips. It was a major injury and I was as lucky as I could be with the way the injury happened, as I didn’t have to have an operation.” surgery and was able to recover on its own within five months. Some call it stupid, but I am a soccer player and soccer players do.”
After going through it all, Jensen made all 82 hack takes on Monday night.
“Beer enthusiast. Subtly charming alcohol junkie. Wannabe internet buff. Typical pop culture lover.”
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