In the end, it was much ado about almost nothing.
Late last night, a Knoxville radio station reported that Tennessee wide receiver Marquez North sustained a leg injury during Wednesday’s practice that was deemed serious enough to potentially be season-ending. Local beat writers shortly thereafter began tamping down the seriousness of the injury, with national writers joining in this morning.
In a text message to the Knoxville News Sentinel, head coach Butch Jones joined in as well, writing that the Vols “fully expect to have him [back on the practice field] within a week.” The exact nature of North’s injury hasn’t been detailed.
One year after leading the Vols in receiving as a true freshman, a shoulder injury limited him to 30 receptions for 320 yards, totals that were third on the team.