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UNC's Draughn out for the season
Submitted by jpg on 11/08/2009 - 17:26
Junior Shaun Draughn, North Carolina's leading rusher, will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his left shoulder blade in Saturday's 19-6 win over Duke.
Draughn, who leads the Heels with 567 yards, got injured on the first play of the game, a nine-yard run. He was replaced by Ryan Houston, who ran for a career-high 164 yards on 37 carries. Houston's rushing attempts were the most by a UNC player since 1990.
Draughn's absence means there won't be much depth behind Houston. Running backs Jamal Womble (wrist) and A.J. Blue (knee) are already out for the year with injuries. Fullback Anthony Elzy got two carries at halfback on Saturday.
Receiver Johnny White, who led the team in rushing in 2007, is also an option.
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Little?
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 08:51 — gtrain82As bad a running back as Greg Little was last year, he has been pretty solid the few times he has run the ball this year. I'd look for the Heels to run more gadget plays where he goes in motion from the WR spot to the RB spot. Other than that, there are worse game plans than to give the ball to Houston most of the game.
Game Plan
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 15:23 — heelsno1For the Heels to win consistently, T.J. Yates must step up his play to a higher level. On at least 3 separate occasions against Duke, the O-line provided solid protection and Yates overthrew wide open receivers who would have either scored TDs or broken big plays. Few teams (GT is one) can be so one-dimensional with a rushing attack and win consistently.
TJ Yates
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 20:00 — gvillegatrIf he can simply show a noticeable difference, UNC will win their next 4 games.
Back in Track
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 01:40 — pennystocks5I hope he will be back in track soon. If you wanted to learn about Hot Penny Stocks and Penny Stocks trading visit this site.
Wishing Mr. Draughan all the best and a full recovery
Sun, 11/08/2009 - 22:51 — bhopal67I have had my critical comments in regard to Draughan's effectiveness as a runner, but certainly in no way would wish him injury...I join with the two other comments and wish him all the best for a full recovery.
officially opening the door
Sun, 11/08/2009 - 21:49 — gvillegatrstep on through Mr Houston. you've been successful so far. keep it up.
as far as Draughan is concerned, I hope he heals quickly and is ready for spring drills followed by summer practice. keep your head up and your mind on study's.
Wishing a speedy recovery..
Sun, 11/08/2009 - 20:51 — UNC1998Injuries rob players, teams, and fans. I hope Draughan heals completely and quickly. Good luck.