Spring Football News and Notes
Alabama wide receiver Tyrone Prothro is facing a third surgery to repair the leg he broke during the Florida game in 2005.
Coach Nick Saban disclosed the upcoming operation during a news conference Thursday.
“I’m not a doctor and this is a pretty significant injury and a pretty complicated issue medically,” Saban said. “But I think that he will undergo another surgery and try to make a further improvement to enhance his ability to maybe come back in the future.”
Prothro missed all of last season, and was doubtful this season even before the surgery.
Prothro sustained a compound fracture of his left leg while attempting to make a catch on Oct. 1, 2005, and spent a month in the hospital after infection set in.
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Florida State coach Bobby Bowden says he was impressed by quarterback Xavier Lee’s play-making ability after the team’s first scrimmage of the spring Saturday.
Lee finished 6-for-10 with 93 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown pass to Greg Carr. He says he is getting more comfortable in new offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher’s system.
Lee and Drew Weatherford — who has started 23 games in his career — have shared first-team repetitions through the first four spring practices. Fisher says he doesn’t know when he will name a starter.
The Seminole defense played without both starting defensive ends.
Kevin McNeil broke his left foot in a car accident and will miss all of spring practice. Everette Brown watched practice with a strained muscle but is expected to return Wednesday.
Florida State, Alabama, college football
March 26th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
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