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Virginia Tech Hokies INJURY REPORT 2008
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Virginia Tech INJURY REPORT ARCHIVE 2008
2008 Week 14-15
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
12/21 8:32am Brett Warren LB Questionable Knee Warren tore his ACL, which usually puts players out almost a year. It is possible to play through the injury temporarily but it is rarely seen from a mobile position like LB. Warren is more on the doubtful side though he is being called questionable and could struggle if he does play. He is 2nd on the team with 86 tackles.
12/21 8:28am Jason Worilds DE Questionable Shoulder Worilds is dealing with a lingering shoulder injury. He is being called questionable for the Orange Bowl but is more on the probable side. Worilds has put up big numbers this year, leading the team with 8 sacks and 4th in tackles at 62.
12/21 8:19am Nick Marshman OL Out For Year Academics Starting LG Marshman is academically ineligible for the Orange Bowl.
11/05 6:51am Lorenzo Williams FS Out Undisclosed Williams is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury.  The starting free safety will be replaced by freshman Eddie Whitney. 
10/15 6:54am Kenny Lewis, Jr. RB Out For Year Achilles Lewis, Jr. was lost for the season after tearing his achilles tendon in the Hokies 10/4 win over Western Kentucky.  The junior tailback has rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns this season as he has split carries with Darren Evans.  Evans will likely see more carries with Lewis, Jr. out of action.
10/01 10:41am Xavier Boyce WR Out For Year Knee Boyce is expected to have knee surgery in the near future and will apply for medical hardship waivers.
10/01 10:40am Bruce Taylor DE Out For Year Shoulder The backup defensive lineman did not play at Nebraska due to a shoulder injury and is expected to have surgery in the near future.
09/29 11:40am Davon Morgan DB Out For Year Knee The sophomore is out for the 2008 season due to a torn ACL. Beamer said the Hokies will request a medical hardship waiver for Morgan.
09/28 11:57pm Kenny Younger FB Out For Year Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in their last two games.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out For Year Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 13
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
11/05 6:51am Lorenzo Williams FS Out Undisclosed Williams is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury.  The starting free safety will be replaced by freshman Eddie Whitney. 
10/15 6:54am Kenny Lewis, Jr. RB Out For Year Achilles Lewis, Jr. was lost for the season after tearing his achilles tendon in the Hokies 10/4 win over Western Kentucky.  The junior tailback has rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns this season as he has split carries with Darren Evans.  Evans will likely see more carries with Lewis, Jr. out of action.
10/01 10:41am Xavier Boyce WR Out For Year Knee Boyce is expected to have knee surgery in the near future and will apply for medical hardship waivers.
10/01 10:40am Bruce Taylor DE Out For Year Shoulder The backup defensive lineman did not play at Nebraska due to a shoulder injury and is expected to have surgery in the near future.
09/29 11:40am Davon Morgan DB Out For Year Knee The sophomore is out for the 2008 season due to a torn ACL. Beamer said the Hokies will request a medical hardship waiver for Morgan.
09/28 11:57pm Kenny Younger FB Out For Year Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in their last two games.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out For Year Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 11-12
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
11/05 6:51am Lorenzo Williams FS Out Undisclosed Williams is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury.  The starting free safety will be replaced by freshman Eddie Whitney. 
10/15 6:54am Kenny Lewis, Jr. RB Out For Year Achilles Lewis, Jr. was lost for the season after tearing his achilles tendon in the Hokies 10/4 win over Western Kentucky.  The junior tailback has rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns this season as he has split carries with Darren Evans.  Evans will likely see more carries with Lewis, Jr. out of action.
10/01 10:41am Xavier Boyce WR Out For Year Knee Boyce is expected to have knee surgery in the near future and will apply for medical hardship waivers.
10/01 10:40am Bruce Taylor DE Out For Year Shoulder The backup defensive lineman did not play at Nebraska due to a shoulder injury and is expected to have surgery in the near future.
09/29 11:40am Davon Morgan DB Out For Year Knee The sophomore is out for the 2008 season due to a torn ACL. Beamer said the Hokies will request a medical hardship waiver for Morgan.
09/28 11:57pm Kenny Younger FB Out For Year Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in their last two games.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out For Year Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 9-10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
11/12 7:41am Tyrod Taylor QB Questionable Ankle Taylor has not played since he injured his ankle on 10/25.  The starting QB is questionable to return to action this week against Miami but is not expected to start.  Taylor has been described as tentative and rusty in practice this week while backup Sean Glennon appears completely healthy.  Glennon started last weekend's game and is a good bet to do so again this week. 
11/05 6:51am Lorenzo Williams FS Out Undisclosed Williams is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury.  The starting free safety will be replaced by freshman Eddie Whitney. 
10/15 6:54am Kenny Lewis, Jr. RB Out For Year Achilles Lewis, Jr. was lost for the season after tearing his achilles tendon in the Hokies 10/4 win over Western Kentucky.  The junior tailback has rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns this season as he has split carries with Darren Evans.  Evans will likely see more carries with Lewis, Jr. out of action.
10/01 10:41am Xavier Boyce WR Out For Year Knee Boyce is expected to have knee surgery in the near future and will apply for medical hardship waivers.
10/01 10:40am Bruce Taylor DE Out For Year Shoulder The backup defensive lineman did not play at Nebraska due to a shoulder injury and is expected to have surgery in the near future.
09/29 11:40am Davon Morgan DB Out For Year Knee The sophomore is out for the 2008 season due to a torn ACL. Beamer said the Hokies will request a medical hardship waiver for Morgan.
09/28 11:57pm Kenny Younger FB Out For Year Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in their last two games.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out For Year Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 8
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
11/09 8:26am Tyrod Taylor QB Questionable Ankle Taylor has not played since he injured his ankle on 10/25.  The starting QB is questionable to return to action this week against Miami.  His primary backup Sean Glennon was also hobbled by an injury but got back on the field and started last weekend's game.  Expect to see Glennon under center if Taylor cannot play. 
11/05 6:51am Lorenzo Williams FS Out Undisclosed Williams is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury.  The starting free safety will be replaced by freshman Eddie Whitney. 
10/15 6:54am Kenny Lewis, Jr. RB Out For Year Achilles Lewis, Jr. was lost for the season after tearing his achilles tendon in the Hokies 10/4 win over Western Kentucky.  The junior tailback has rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns this season as he has split carries with Darren Evans.  Evans will likely see more carries with Lewis, Jr. out of action.
10/01 10:41am Xavier Boyce WR Out For Year Knee Boyce is expected to have knee surgery in the near future and will apply for medical hardship waivers.
10/01 10:40am Bruce Taylor DE Out For Year Shoulder The backup defensive lineman did not play at Nebraska due to a shoulder injury and is expected to have surgery in the near future.
09/29 11:40am Davon Morgan DB Out For Year Knee The sophomore is out for the 2008 season due to a torn ACL. Beamer said the Hokies will request a medical hardship waiver for Morgan.
09/28 11:57pm Kenny Younger FB Out For Year Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in their last two games.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out For Year Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 7
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/20 7:12am Barrett Mears C Questionable Ankle Mears sat out last weekend's game against Boston College and the reserve center is questionable to return to action this weekend against Florida State. 
10/15 6:54am Kenny Lewis, Jr. RB Out For Year Achilles Lewis, Jr. was lost for the season after tearing his achilles tendon in the Hokies 10/4 win over Western Kentucky.  The junior tailback has rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns this season as he has split carries with Darren Evans.  Evans will likely see more carries with Lewis, Jr. out of action.
10/01 10:41am Xavier Boyce WR Out For Year Knee Boyce is expected to have knee surgery in the near future and will apply for medical hardship waivers.
10/01 10:40am Bruce Taylor DE Out For Year Shoulder The backup defensive lineman did not play at Nebraska due to a shoulder injury and is expected to have surgery in the near future.
09/29 11:40am Davon Morgan DB Out For Year Knee The sophomore is out for the 2008 season due to a torn ACL. Beamer said the Hokies will request a medical hardship waiver for Morgan.
09/28 11:57pm Kenny Younger FB Out For Year Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in their last two games.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out For Year Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 6
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/15 6:57am Barrett Mears C Questionable Ankle Mears was held out of Virginia Tech's last game with an ankle injury and is questionable for 10/18 vs. Boston College.  He adds depth on the offensive line when healthy. 
10/15 6:54am Kenny Lewis, Jr. RB Out For Year Achilles Lewis, Jr. was lost for the season after tearing his achilles tendon in the Hokies 10/4 win over Western Kentucky.  The junior tailback has rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns this season as he has split carries with Darren Evans.  Evans will likely see more carries with Lewis, Jr. out of action.
10/01 10:41am Xavier Boyce WR Out For Year Knee Boyce is expected to have knee surgery in the near future and will apply for medical hardship waivers.
10/01 10:40am Bruce Taylor DE Out For Year Shoulder The backup defensive lineman did not play at Nebraska due to a shoulder injury and is expected to have surgery in the near future.
09/29 11:40am Davon Morgan DB Out For Year Knee The sophomore is out for the 2008 season due to a torn ACL. Beamer said the Hokies will request a medical hardship waiver for Morgan.
09/28 11:57pm Kenny Younger FB Out For Year Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in their last two games.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out For Year Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 5
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/01 10:41am Xavier Boyce WR Out For Year Knee Boyce is expected to have knee surgery in the near future and will apply for medical hardship waivers.
10/01 10:40am Bruce Taylor DE Out For Year Shoulder The backup defensive lineman did not play at Nebraska due to a shoulder injury and is expected to have surgery in the near future.
09/29 11:40am Davon Morgan DB Out For Year Knee The sophomore is out for the 2008 season due to a torn ACL. Beamer said the Hokies will request a medical hardship waiver for Morgan.
09/28 11:57pm Kenny Younger FB Out For Year Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in their last two games.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out For Year Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 4
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/02 7:53am Tyrod Taylor QB Probable Knee An MRI on Taylor's right knee indicated he only suffered a bruise in week 5's win over Nebraska. He should be ready to go for Saturday's game against Western Kentucky.
10/01 10:41am Xavier Boyce WR Out For Year Knee Boyce is expected to have knee surgery in the near future and will apply for medical hardship waivers.
10/01 10:40am Bruce Taylor DE Out For Year Shoulder The backup defensive lineman did not play at Nebraska due to a shoulder injury and is expected to have surgery in the near future.
09/29 11:40am Davon Morgan DB Out For Year Knee The sophomore is out for the 2008 season due to a torn ACL. Beamer said the Hokies will request a medical hardship waiver for Morgan.
09/28 11:57pm Kenny Younger FB Doubtful Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in their last two games.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 3
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/26 8:04am Bruce Taylor DE Questionable Shoulder The backup defensive lineman is questionable for tomorrow's matchup due to a shoulder injury.
09/20 6:18pm Kenny Younger FB Doubtful Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. V-Tech started two tailback's in today's game.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out For Year Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 2
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/18 10:43am Kenny Younger FB Doubtful Knee Younger is going to need surgery on his injured knee. Perhaps this means Jahre Cheeseman’s move from tailback to fullback last week is a long-term deal.
09/17 8:15am Blake DeChristopher OL Probable Multiple DeChristopher suffered a bruised kidney and leg in Tech’s season opener against East Carolina and has not returned. Junior Richard Graham took his place in the right tackle spot. Blake DeChristopher returned to full participation in yesterday's practice and likely will play Saturday.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
2008 Week 1
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/12 8:38am Blake DeChristopher OL Out Multiple DeChristopher suffered a bruised kidney and leg in Tech’s season opener against East Carolina and will not play tomorrow. Junior Richard Graham most likely fills in the right tackle spot.
09/12 8:35am Kenny Younger FB Questionable Knee Younger sprained his right knee in practice on Tuesday and is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game.
09/12 8:31am Jason Worilds DE Probable Shoulder The separated shoulder of DE Jason Worilds has healed considerably as he is expected to play tomorrow.
09/11 8:04am Cam Martin LB Probable Groin Martin is still recovering from an injured groin but is expected to play this weekend.
09/08 10:19am Devin Perez FB Probable Foot The fullback has been out with a sprained ligament in his left foot but is listed as probable to play in week 3.
08/18 3:37pm Zach Luckett WR Out Suspended Virginia Tech has suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely for a violation of team policy. The loss of Luckett means the Hokies will likely have to start a true freshman at flanker this season.
08/16 1:35pm Brandon Dillard WR Out Achilles Dillard was expected to start at WR before suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon injury during voluntary offseason drills.
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