“It’s 10 times better than the first time,” the Illinois State quarterback said of his second rehabilitation from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. “I feel real confident with everything. It’s been a really smooth recovery.”
Davis was injured in ISU’s penultimate regular season game on Nov. 16 against Missouri State. He was prepared to do limited individual work if the Redbirds’ spring practice session had not been canceled out of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
“I had little or no pain. I was doing things full speed right away,” Davis said. “Six months (from surgery) is June 1, and I feel like I’m ahead of the curve.