CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Clemson RB out for the season


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Clemson, S.C. — Clemson junior running back Zac Brooks, Clemson’s top returning rusher from last season, suffered a foot injury Monday night in practice and will be lost for the season.

“Zac was having an outstanding camp and was ready for a terrific year,” said Head Coach Dabo Swinney. “The plan is for Zac to sit out this year due to the injury and come back next year as a red-shirt junior. This is a big loss because he is such a reliable player in all phases of the game. He knows the offense inside and out.”

The native of Jonesboro, Ark, has played 18 games the last two years and has 74 carries for 365 yards and two touchdowns. He also has nine receptions for 92 yards and a score. The receiving touchdown came last year against Georgia in the season opener when he caught a 31-yard scoring pass from Tajh Boyd in Clemson’s 38-35 victory.

In 2013, Brooks had 48 carries for 246 yards, third on the team in rushing yards behind Roderick McDowell and Tajh Boyd. He had a 5.1 average and score two touchdowns in 2013.

Spring Practice #3 Photos - 2014, Football, Practice, Zac Brooks

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TigerNet News®
spacer I hate htis for any player who has worked hard and dreamed
MyfavOrange®
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clover65®
spacer That sucks... Get well soon Zac!!!***
CoolBreeze864®
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CharlieHarper
spacer Heal quick, big guy.
TigerHawk76®
spacer Was pretty much the only playmaker with experience at RB
camcgee®
spacer Spend the year getting even stronger
PenthouseTiger
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spacer Guys he has had 9 catches in two years you guys act like he
Daredevil
spacer Well then.....
ALLIN4CU®
spacer Gallman and Dye when he's healthy again***
Drobins
spacer Does this mean that Choice is a lock to avoid a Red-shirt
tigertown0626
spacer I would think they'll hold Choice as long as they can before
Anonymous08®
spacer Davidson, Gallman, and Howard will help RS Choice
BentZero
spacer We will def win
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WynsvlNCTiger®
spacer Sucks.
cotton scout tiger
spacer D#MN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........ Life Is Just Not Fair!***
Xander5000
spacer No bueno
uproar84
spacer So sorry Zac. You'll pull thru. All In***
ColaTownTiger
spacer Oh no!***
gopaws4
spacer Play skill players and RS the others. Talent can carry
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aintnoclmson®
spacer He will be that much bigger & stronger physically
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HumbleServant®
spacer Hate to hear that....
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