Photo: Lymon Reed, DL 5-11/272, rs-Soph, Tampa Chamberlain HS, FL By Heath A. Smith, DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER
Starting defensive tackle Demetris Lane will miss Saturday's season-opener against Southern after reinjuring the index finger on his right hand Saturday.
Lane, a redshirt sophomore from Pace High School in Hollywood, Fla., originally broke the finger two weeks ago, but was allowed to return to practice with a protective cast last week.
Lane said he broke the finger again in Saturday's mock game and had it reset Monday.
"It was a little bit of a setback for Demetris," said Florida A&M head football coach Rubin Carter. "I know he was really looking forward to going to Birmingham and getting the opportunity to play in the first game."
Lane made his first career start last season in FAMU's homecoming game against Morgan State, recording seven tackles and two tackles for loss.
Lane finished last season with 15 tackles and three tackles for loss in mainly a reserve role. Lane earned a starting job in the spring along side sophomore Cameron Houston.
Lane, 6-foot-2, 295 pounds, brings size to a defensive line looking to tighten up against the run this season.
"He was pretty good last year as a redshirt freshman and is looking to improve on his performance," Carter said. "I'm really disappointed that he will not be able to go with us, but he'll stay in good shape and I look to get him back in several weeks."
Redshirt sophomore Lymon Reed is expected to start next to Houston, while Lane recovers. Health concerns may also keep 2007 Preseason All-MEAC running back Anthony Edwards from playing Saturday as well.
Edwards, a senior, has been nursing arthritis in his left foot and went to the doctor Tuesday for his asthma. Edwards said he has been cleared to return to practice, but Carter said he is concerned about Edwards being in the proper condition after missing most of preseason camp.
"He's gradually working himself back," Carter said. "He had to get released and his willing to go out and do it. We just want to make sure that everything is fine."
Edwards led the Rattlers in rushing last season with 482 yards and five touchdowns.
Starting defensive tackle Demetris Lane will miss Saturday's season-opener against Southern after reinjuring the index finger on his right hand Saturday.
Lane, a redshirt sophomore from Pace High School in Hollywood, Fla., originally broke the finger two weeks ago, but was allowed to return to practice with a protective cast last week.
Lane said he broke the finger again in Saturday's mock game and had it reset Monday.
"It was a little bit of a setback for Demetris," said Florida A&M head football coach Rubin Carter. "I know he was really looking forward to going to Birmingham and getting the opportunity to play in the first game."
Lane made his first career start last season in FAMU's homecoming game against Morgan State, recording seven tackles and two tackles for loss.
Lane finished last season with 15 tackles and three tackles for loss in mainly a reserve role. Lane earned a starting job in the spring along side sophomore Cameron Houston.
Lane, 6-foot-2, 295 pounds, brings size to a defensive line looking to tighten up against the run this season.
"He was pretty good last year as a redshirt freshman and is looking to improve on his performance," Carter said. "I'm really disappointed that he will not be able to go with us, but he'll stay in good shape and I look to get him back in several weeks."
Redshirt sophomore Lymon Reed is expected to start next to Houston, while Lane recovers. Health concerns may also keep 2007 Preseason All-MEAC running back Anthony Edwards from playing Saturday as well.
Edwards, a senior, has been nursing arthritis in his left foot and went to the doctor Tuesday for his asthma. Edwards said he has been cleared to return to practice, but Carter said he is concerned about Edwards being in the proper condition after missing most of preseason camp.
"He's gradually working himself back," Carter said. "He had to get released and his willing to go out and do it. We just want to make sure that everything is fine."
Edwards led the Rattlers in rushing last season with 482 yards and five touchdowns.
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