BCS Championship - Oklahoma Loses RB Murray To Surgery

[oldmanTED]

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to repair a partial rupture of his left hamstring tendon and will not play in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game against the Florida Gators on Jan. 8.

Murray, the Sooners' second-leading rusher, was injured on the opening kickoff of the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 6. The Sooners initially believed Murray had suffered a bruise, but an MRI exam revealed the injury to be more serious. Surgery has been scheduled for Dec. 22, the university said.

The school said that according to head trainer Scott Anderson, it will be about five months before Murray is cleared to resume training.
Murray gained 1,002 yards rushing this season, just eight fewer than team rushing leader Chris Brown. He led the Sooners in all-purpose yards with 2,171, with 395 receiving yards and another 774 yards in kickoff returns, scoring 18 touchdowns.
"Obviously we're very disappointed for DeMarco," Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. "He has been an important part of our success this year and we will miss his contributions. DeMarco has had an incredible year. "

"With Chris Brown and Mossis Madu, we still have two very fine backs. Our team has a lot of confidence in their abilities."


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[mj23]

OMT we better grab the 3 now ?

 

[bellyputter]

Mr. Linemaker knew Murray might not play on Dec. 7 when he opened Florida -1.5.

 

[mj23]

Mr. Linemaker knew Murray might not play on Dec. 7 when he opened Florida -1.5.

I understand but dont you think this # creeps up ?

 

[bellyputter]

I understand but dont you think this # creeps up ?

Anything is possible(many groups and Dr. Bobby haven't played yet), but It hasn't moved a lick in almost 7 hours when it was first announced. Austin Box playing is more important than Murray not playing. I actually know groups that will be on opposite sides. The chess game begins.

 

[oldmanTED]

OMT we better grab the 3 now ?

I already did. It's my highest rated 5* of the year. Been waiting and hoping for this match-up.

 

[mj23]

I already did. It's my highest rated 5* of the year. Been waiting and hoping for this match-up.

Just saw that now good to know !! :toast:

 

[mj23]

Anything is possible(many groups and Dr. Bobby haven't played yet), but It hasn't moved a lick in almost 7 hours when it was first announced. Austin Box playing is more important than Murray not playing. I actually know groups that will be on opposite sides. The chess game begins.

Thanks Belly by the way i picked up a Spyder putter and it is better than my Scotty C which i always believed was the best putter ever.

 

[fhmesq44]

IMO, this shouldn't change your opinion of the game. If you liked OU, you should still like them. Mossis Madu is a capable backup with a similar skill set. Not quite as explosive or good as an outside receiver, but he is a quality runner, pretty explosive and a good receiver out of the backfield.

As good as Murray is, Bradford, Gresham, Iglesias and probably Brown would all be missed more.