Unfortunately for both the player and the program, FAU’s worst fears when it comes to the status of Derek Moise have been realized.
Following up on speculation the past few days, Charlie Partridge confirmed this weekend that a knee injury sustained by Moise earlier in the week will sideline the wide receiver for the entire 2015 season. The head coach declined to discuss the specific nature of the injury, although it’s believed the senior sustained a torn ACL in his right knee.
As is ofttimes the case, it was a non-contact injury that knocked out the receiver, with the Orlando Sentinel writing that “Moise said his knee buckled when he slipped and landed improperly after catching a pass from backup quarterback Jason Driskel.”
“As far as his spirit right now, he’s in a good place – as good as he can be,” Partridge said of Moise’s spirits. “It’s the same with the team. They’re disappointed for him and sad for him. But he’s in about as good of an emotional state as you can expect.”
Partridge also confirmed that Moise will seek a sixth season of eligibility through the NCAA.
Last season, Moise had career highs in receptions (10), receiving yards (74) and receiving touchdowns (one). Those totals are third among returning Owl wide receivers.