By David Brandt, Clarion Ledger
Jackson State tight end Marcel Frost said on Tuesday that if his left leg hasn't healed enough to play by the Tigers' Oct. 6 game against Alabama State, he'll likely seek a medical redshirt and come back next season.
Frost, a senior, broke his leg in the JSU spring game last March. He was cleared to practice three weeks ago, but his leg and ankle have been slow to recover.
As a junior, he caught 10 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown.
"Really, my leg is feeling pretty good," Frost said. "Now it's my ankle. After being in a cast for a month and a half, I lost a lot of strength down there. It's really frustrating to keep having problems."
In Frost's place, Jackson State has mainly used redshirt freshman Cedric Dixon. Dixon caught a touchdown pass in JSU's opening game against Delta State.
JSU coach Rick Comegy said even if Frost can't contribute on the field this year, he'll still be useful.
"Frost is a smart guy who's been around football for a lot of years," Comegy said. "Even if he can't play, we'll have him working with the coaches in some way."
INJURY REPORT
JSU receiver Kethonne McLaurin (shoulder) will likely miss two to three weeks after an injury in Thursday's game against Texas Southern. Before he was hurt, McLaurin had a touchdown catch against the Maroon Tigers...Offensive guard Michael Harness (knee) sat out practice, but said he expects to be ready for Saturday's game.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Jackson State TE Frost in doubt for season
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