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NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma Sooners running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to address a partial rupture of his left hamstring tendon and will not play in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game against the Florida Gators on Jan. 8.
How Will Injury
Affect Sooners?
Murray, the Sooners' second-leading rusher, was injured on the opening kickoff of the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 6. The Sooners initially thought Murray had sustained a bruise, but an MRI revealed the injury to be more serious. Surgery has been scheduled for Dec. 22, the university said.
The school said that according to head trainer Scott Anderson, it will be about five months before Murray is cleared to resume training.
Murray gained 1,002 yards rushing this season, just eight fewer than team rushing leader Chris Brown. He led the Sooners in all-purpose yards with 2,171, with 395 receiving yards and another 774 yards in kickoff returns, scoring 18 touchdowns.
"Obviously we're very disappointed for DeMarco," said Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops. "He has been an important part of our success this year and we will miss his contributions. DeMarco has had an incredible year. "
"With Chris Brown and Mossis Madu, we still have two very fine backs. Our team has a lot of confidence in their abilities."
NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma Sooners running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to address a partial rupture of his left hamstring tendon and will not play in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game against the Florida Gators on Jan. 8.
How Will Injury
Affect Sooners?
Murray, the Sooners' second-leading rusher, was injured on the opening kickoff of the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 6. The Sooners initially thought Murray had sustained a bruise, but an MRI revealed the injury to be more serious. Surgery has been scheduled for Dec. 22, the university said.
The school said that according to head trainer Scott Anderson, it will be about five months before Murray is cleared to resume training.
Murray gained 1,002 yards rushing this season, just eight fewer than team rushing leader Chris Brown. He led the Sooners in all-purpose yards with 2,171, with 395 receiving yards and another 774 yards in kickoff returns, scoring 18 touchdowns.
"Obviously we're very disappointed for DeMarco," said Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops. "He has been an important part of our success this year and we will miss his contributions. DeMarco has had an incredible year. "
"With Chris Brown and Mossis Madu, we still have two very fine backs. Our team has a lot of confidence in their abilities."