Ian Book's Sports Injuries

Former Notre Dame QB Ian Book joined ISD's Greg Flammang on Hit & Hustle and shared a candid story from his playing days. During a game at Northwestern, Book got hit in a gap between his rib protector and back plate, causing severe pain and difficulty breathing. Despite this, he continued playing without informing the trainers. At halftime, he discovered he was urinating blood, indicating a serious injury, but chose not to report it to avoid being pulled from the game. He consulted a pre-med teammate who couldn't provide clarity. Book played the rest of the game, even scoring a crucial touchdown. After the game, a long, painful bus ride ensued. Medical tests later revealed he had fractured ribs and a bruised kidney, forcing him to miss the next game. Book reflected on the toughness required in football and how such stories often remain within the team until after a player's career.

Playing one outside backer, the other Jonathan Garvin. First down and ten, Book gets a good block by the running back Jones. He dumps it off to Taysom Hill who is looking good so far. One of two second completions, he goes outside. Third and 16, they need the 33. Book outside hits Olave with a blocker. Second down and six for Book. Dumps it off, and Jones with room to roam. A mission last week will take his place at safety. Second and fourth for Ian Book. Blocked by the tight end Vannett to the end zone, caught for the touchdown. Inside position, a lot of competition. Second down for Ian Book. Coach Dennis Allen, six years as the defensive coordinator for the Saints. Third and fourth up the middle, they get second down 10. Jones in the backfield, blocked by Penning. Out to jump 65, we know he's in shape. Third and 15, Book under pressure. He's got to get those guys a little bit of words of encouragement and just be able to go out there and play fast. A tremendous job of just being able to get the right plays and instill confidence. I like what I see, the guys are growing, and there's a lot of things we got to work on. Book on first and ten, it's by the defense. Tenth play of the drive, Book to the air and incomplete. Second down and goal, Ian Book rifles one. They have all three timeouts. Kid the block at the right tackle and Book to the end zone. Playing one outside backer, the other Jonathan Garvin. First down and ten, Book gets a good block by the running back Jones. He dumps it off to Taysom Hill who is looking good so far. One of two second completions, he goes outside. Third and 16, they need the 33. Book outside hits Olave with a blocker. Second down and six for Book. Dumps it off, and Jones with room to roam. A mission last week will take his place at safety. Second and fourth for Ian Book. Big throw, Saints have five penalties. Second down and eleven for Ian Book. And while it was a pick on that first and ten, Hill is in. Book is back, blocked by the tight end Vannett to the end zone, caught for the touchdown. Inside position, a lot of competition. Second down for Ian Book. Head coach Dennis Allen, last six years he's been the defensive coordinator for the Saints. Third and four up the middle, they get second down 10. Jones in the backfield, blocked by Penning. Out to jump 65, we know he's in shape. Third and 15, Book under pressure. We got to give those guys a little bit of words of encouragement and just be able to go out there and play fast. A tremendous job of just being able to get the right plays and instill confidence. I like what I see, the guys are growing, and there's a lot of things we got to work on. Book on first and ten, it's by the defense. Tenth play of the drive, Book to the air and incomplete. Second down and goal, Ian Book rifles one. They have all three timeouts. Kid the block at the right tackle and Book to the end zone. The greatest man in the world.

On a crucial fourth and nine play, the quarterback was flushed from the pocket but managed to escape and attempt a pass, which was intercepted by Brandon Jones. The pressure came from first-round draft pick Jaylen Phillips, who was matched against Ruiz at guard. Despite the interception, it was a necessary risk given the situation. The game won't solely determine Ian Book's evaluation.