Two key starters for Vols injured during Miss State game

[Whiz]

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Next week's opponent Tennessee lost two key offensive starters during a 34-3 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night.

Gerald Jones, the Vols' leading receiver entering Saturday, and starting right guard Anthony Parker each suffered high ankle sprains, according to UT coach Phillip Fulmer.

"We'll see how they are tomorrow," Fulmer said.

High ankle sprains are known to be the worst kind, likely taking each player out of Saturday's game against Alabama. While Parker is a solid offensive lineman, the big loss is Jones, a dynamic open-field threat who returns kicks and has lined up at quarterback some this season. He was injured on a punt return in the first quarter.

 

[jeremy]

I was hoping it was Eric Berry or their starting RB (forget his name)

 

[Dixiedawg]

That would be Arian Foster, he's a really hard runner,but if our D line continues it's trend hard runners mostly just tun into a red brick wall.

 

[NYBamaFan]

I never like to hear of injuries, and I hope that these kids recover well - well after our game... :biggrin:

Seriously, Ayers is my biggest concern in this game...

 

[Rueben]

Well, I hate to see any kid, from any school, get hurt. But, IF it has to happen, it could not have come at better time.

 

[rolltidescott]

Like NYbamafa, I hope they feel GREAT - in two weeks.

I want to destroy the viles!

 

[BEATtutorsee]

Losing Jones would be a big loss for the viles, he's by far their best playmaker on an already anemic offense.

 

[DestinVol]

That would be Arian Foster, he's a really hard runner,but if our D line continues it's trend hard runners mostly just tun into a red brick wall.

If you ask me or any other vol fan, Foster is our third best tailback behind Hardesty and Creer. For some reason, CPF won't get Creer more touches. He's by far our most explosive back, not to mention the fastest.