Injuries raise Ainge's doubts -- Quarterback hurt both ankles in LSU game Final Edition
[Erik Ainge] said his left ankle also suffered a minor sprain, which shouldn't be a factor in his recovery. Ainge did not practice Monday and said his status is day-to-day. If Ainge can't play, then redshirt freshman Jonathan Crompton will get his first start at UT. Crompton played the maj...
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| Published in | The commercial appeal |
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| Format | Newspaper Article |
| Language | English |
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Memphis, Tenn
Gannett Media Corp
07.11.2006
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| Summary: | [Erik Ainge] said his left ankle also suffered a minor sprain, which shouldn't be a factor in his recovery. Ainge did not practice Monday and said his status is day-to-day. If Ainge can't play, then redshirt freshman Jonathan Crompton will get his first start at UT. Crompton played the majority of the game against LSU. As for Ainge, he'll spend as much time as possible in the training room. Linebacker Jerod Mayo said a mix-up on UT's final defensive play allowed LSU to score the winning touchdown. Mayo said there was supposed to be more pressure applied to LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell . The Tigers scored with nine seconds left on a 4-yard touchdown pass from Russell to receiver Early Doucet . |
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| ISSN: | 0745-4856 |