Three Tennessee football players underwent surgery Tuesday.
Offensive lineman Anthony Parker, cornerback Marsalous Johnson and running back Tauren Poole all had minor arthroscopic knee procedures.
Poole, a true freshman, played with a meniscus injury in his left knee this spring.
Parker had surgery on his left knee, but participated in spring practice.
Both Parker and Poole should be at full strength in 3-5 weeks.
Johnson had a follow-up procedure on his right knee and is expected to be back in 2-3 weeks.
Johnson, who did not participate in spring practice, started all seven games before suffering a torn meniscus prior to UT’s victory over South Carolina on Oct. 27.
Dr. Greg Mathien and Dr. Matt Rappe of Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic performed the surgeries on Poole, Parker and Johnson.
On Monday, starting quarterback Jonathan Crompton underwent surgery on his right elbow and should be at full strength in no more than six weeks.
Drew Edwards covers University of Tennessee football. He may be reached at 865-342-6274.
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Comments » 12
Silent_Fulmer writes:
Cue the Fulmer propaganda on how we have a "heckuva lot more injuries" than other SEC schools.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Gen F - fritter this scenario- what IF Poole and Hardesty could stay healthy?
And while we're dreaming, what if we had two Haynesworth's?
Sorry I got carried away. Need an apple fritter warm with Edy's vanilla running off of it.......
miamiVOL writes:
our medical staff gets plenty of practice, oh im just sipping kool-aid dont worry im not drunk off it
WorkinLikeHeck writes:
It appears Fulmer has a ready made excuse even before our first loss.
gohawks1 writes:
Is this "buy two knee surgeries and get one free" week?
Freshly_Cut_Grass writes:
Get rid of the ADIDAS shoes!
GrnEyedBanditTN writes:
I co-sign the shoe thing... Nike is the only way to go!
nicksjuzunk#646117 writes:
Sorry gents,
I believe that Converse Chuck Taylors are the only think to ensure optimal performance while minimizing the possibilities of injury.
nicksjuzunk#646117 writes:
Sorry gents,
I believe that Converse Chuck Taylors are the only thing to ensure optimal performance while minimizing the possibilities of injury.
volguy40 writes:
OK ill say it...I hope you gentlemen have a speedy recovery and we look forward to your contribution this year...best of luck to you guys...GO VOLS and FLUCK FORIDA
givehim6 writes:
Get well by fall practice boy's, we need you. GO VOLS!
invisiblekid writes:
Godspeed in rehab for Crompton, Johnson, Poole, and Parker.
I also second the switch to Nike. If nothing else, the Vols could get some of that free publicity for recruiting in hosting the Sparq mini-camps. FL, USC, UNC, AL, and LSU are among the schools hosting events this year. Can't hurt to get some of the top athletes in the country coming to campus for an unofficial visit.
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