Florida State true-freshman linebacker Marcus Ball will miss the remainder of the season after he tore the ACL in his left knee Saturday. Ball is tied for fourth in tackles with 13. He returned an interception 54 yards against Rice.
Ball, a starter in FSU's long-yardage defense, underwent an MRI on Monday. FSU coach Bowden had been saying since the Rice game ended that the injury was serious and that it appeared to be season-ending.
Defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews said Ball did not play like a freshman. Bowden praised Ball's impressive start at FSU.
“I hate that - you hate it for any of your players. He was playing so well,” Bowden said. “He coaches had a put a lot of responsibility on him. He's playing a position you usually put a fifth (defensive) back in. That shows you what kind of talent he has.”
Monday, September 25, 2006
Ball Out for Season
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