Having had a stress fracture, I doubt he will be able to contribute much this year. This is especially true given the playing surface.
He might play tonight, but the pain will progressively intensify as conf seazun moves on.
From a former athlete perspective, it frustrates me that a coach would let this happen. I wonder how much say Dr. Magee had in all of this. I don't see Larry supporting a decision like this. He might clear him to play, but supporting the decision to play is another story.