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Tennessee fullback David Holbert underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair knee ligament damage suffered during the Vols' first full scrimmage of spring practice.
According to head athletic trainer Jason McVeigh, Holbert will require at least one more surgery on his injured left knee.
He used a medical redshirt during the 2007 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee during fall camp.
Holbert is expected to undergo the second surgery this summer and continue his rehab after that.
His status for the 2008 season remains uncertain.
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Posted by dadavids on April 9, 2008 at 9:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Get Well Soon, David.
Posted by vtvol on April 9, 2008 at 10:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope he will receive a sixth-year and a hardship medical redshirt if he desires to return next year. If anybody deserves one injury-free season, it is David Holbert.
Posted by 02champs on April 9, 2008 at 10:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No doubt that this young man deserves another year.
Posted by vol4good on April 10, 2008 at 12:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Study Hard David, your degree may be the saving grace you are searching to obtain! Thanks for your dedication!
Posted by vol4good on April 10, 2008 at 12:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Study Hard David, your degree may be the saving grace you are searching to obtain! Thanks for your dedication!
Posted by Greyback_Vol on April 10, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Really wishing the best for this young man. If the NCAA has any heart, they'll grant him another year (if needed).
Posted by losvolsganan on April 10, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We need to pray a lot for this guy. He has had a very hard time of it and it HAS to be discouraging.
Thank you David, and you're in our prayers.
Good advice, vol4good!
Posted by FlushTheJohn on April 10, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Get well soon David! We hate that this has happened to you and we are all praying for you.
Posted by orangecountry21 on April 11, 2008 at 9:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
david holbert went to my high school
he has been hurt year in and year out
Posted by MissUT on April 14, 2008 at 11:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What a shame this had to happen to this young man...I hope he recovers and is able to play at least one year. Chin up, David. We are praying for you.
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