North Carolina State University Athletics
Toney Baker Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury
9/2/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
NC State junior tailback Toney Baker suffered a season-ending knee injury during the fourth quarter of Saturday's season opener against Central Florida. During arthroscopic surgery on Sunday morning, Dr. Michael Fajgenbaum discovered cartilage damage. Baker will undergo reconstructive surgery at a later date.
The Wolfpack's leading rusher last season, Baker has rushed for 1,272 yards in his career. He has played in 24 career games with a dozen starts, including Saturday's contest, and was named to the preseason 'watch' list for the 2007 Doak Walker Award last week. Baker has not taken a redshirt season and should be eligible for a medical redshirt.
"This is a tough situation for Toney and for our football team," said first-year head coach Tom O'Brien. "We wish him the best and will support him through his rehabilitation period."
The Wolfpack's leading rusher last season, Baker has rushed for 1,272 yards in his career. He has played in 24 career games with a dozen starts, including Saturday's contest, and was named to the preseason 'watch' list for the 2007 Doak Walker Award last week. Baker has not taken a redshirt season and should be eligible for a medical redshirt.
"This is a tough situation for Toney and for our football team," said first-year head coach Tom O'Brien. "We wish him the best and will support him through his rehabilitation period."
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