PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers sophomore running back Kordell Young (West Deptford, N.J.) will miss the remainder of the 2007 season due to a left knee injury suffered in the win over Norfolk State on September 15. Young will undergo surgery Tuesday.
\”Mentally, I am handling it pretty well,\” said Young. \”It is tough to miss the rest of the season, but on the bright side it gives me the opportunity to improve my upper body strength in the weight room and prepare for next season. I can take a lot from watching Ray (Rice) and I will continue to take mental reps on the sideline and stay focused.\”
Young was second on the depth chart at running back and was also one of the team\’s starting kickoff returners. In 2007, Young totaled 58 yards on 18 carries and averaged a team-best 32.0 yards on three kickoff returns.
No. 11 Rutgers returns to action Saturday, September 29 vs. Maryland. Kickoff is either 3:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. with live television coverage on ABC.
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