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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.
© 2008, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.
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Posted by General_Fritter on April 22, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Also, Fulmer and Chavis went in for staple surgery.
Fritter removal.
Posted by Silent_Fulmer on April 22, 2008 at 7:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Cue the Fulmer propaganda on how we have a "heckuva lot more injuries" than other SEC schools.
Posted by General_Fritter on April 22, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Almost makes you want to give up fritters.
NAH!
Posted by pdhuff on April 22, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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.......
Posted by miamiVOL on April 22, 2008 at 9:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
our medical staff gets plenty of practice, oh im just sipping kool-aid dont worry im not drunk off it
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 22, 2008 at 9:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It appears Fulmer has a ready made excuse even before our first loss.
Posted by IPOrange on April 22, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Is this "buy two knee surgeries and get one free" week?
Posted by Freshly_Cut_Grass on April 22, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Get rid of the ADIDAS shoes!
Posted by GrnEyedBanditTN on April 23, 2008 at 8:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I co-sign the shoe thing... Nike is the only way to go!
Posted by nicksjuzunk on April 23, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry gents,
I believe that Converse Chuck Taylors are the only think to ensure optimal performance while minimizing the possibilities of injury.
Posted by nicksjuzunk on April 23, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry gents,
I believe that Converse Chuck Taylors are the only thing to ensure optimal performance while minimizing the possibilities of injury.
Posted by volguy40 on April 23, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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
Posted by givehim6 on April 23, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Get well by fall practice boy's, we need you. GO VOLS!
Posted by VOLstuckINky on April 23, 2008 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Working ... hear Big Phil now ... "I told em' thats part of the game (enter smirk) and somebody has to step up"
Posted by invisiblekid on April 23, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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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