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Pair of DBs Out for Season
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FightinGators.com Staff
FightinGators.com | Jul 12, 2008 |
University of Florida rising junior safety Dorian
Munroe has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament that will require
surgery. The injury to his right knee will force him to miss the 2008
season.
Meanwhile fellow defensive back and rising redshirt senior John Curtis
also suffered a season-ending ACL injury to his left knee. Curtis will
miss at least the 2008 season. This is the third tear in Curtis' left
knee and he has had two prior surgeries on the same knee.
"Dorian and John were having tremendous off seasons," said head coach
Urban Meyer. "I'm confident Dorian will battle through the
rehabilitation process and come back a better football player. John has
suffered through multiple knee injuries and the medical staff along with
John and his family will need to evaluate his long-term future in
football."
Munroe, a 5-11, 202-pounder from Miami has appeared in 26 games in his
first two years at Florida. He saw action in all 13 games with two
starts in 2007 and was key member on UF special teams’ unit. The Coral
Reef High School graduate collected 28 tackles and had five pass break
ups last year and led the team in special team tackles with 13.
Curtis, a 6-2, 208-pounder from Rockledge has appeared in 17 games in
his three-year career, mostly on special teams. He played in 11 games in
2007 and recorded seven tackles on special teams. The Cocoa Beach High
School graduate blocked a punt in the South Carolina game.
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