U h, y e a h ... last year it was a thumb, this year it's an ankle. They are just getting their excuses ready.
Randy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 11:15 PM Subject: [gatornews] News Sentinel: Crompton held out of practice > > Crompton held out of practice > > By Drew Edwards > Originally published 04:57 p.m., September 16, 2008 > A sore right ankle kept Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton from > participating in Tuesday's practice at Haslam Field. > > Crompton spent at least the first four periods of practice inside the > Neyland-Thompson Sports Center receiving extra treatment from UT's > training staff on his ankle, which has bothered him since preseason > camp. > > According to associate sports information director John Painter, > Crompton attended part of Tuesday's practice but did not physically > participate in drills. > > Players and coaches were unavailable for comment following practice > Tuesday, having addressed reporters during UT's weekly media luncheon. > > Crompton missed two days of practice during UT's open date prior to > Saturday's 31-3 victory over UAB, however he started against the > Blazers and was 19-of-31 passing for 240 yards with two touchdowns and > two interceptions. > > Last Wednesday, he wore a protective boot around the ankle when > meeting with reporters, and he missed some practice time during > preseason camp to rest the ankle. > > Tennessee faces No. 4 Florida on Saturday in Neyland Stadium (TV: > WVLT, 3:30 p.m.). > > Crompton, who practiced Sunday night, is thought to be probable > against the Gators despite the injury. > > Drew Edwards covers University of Tennessee football. He may be > reached at 865-342-6274. > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
