DraftBoy
11-09-2009, 05:18 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4637741
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder will miss the rest of the season with a separated right (throwing) shoulder that will need surgery, a school spokesman said on Monday.
Ponder's diagnosis opens the door for heralded redshirt freshman E.J. Manuel to start Saturday's game at Wake Forest.
"It's a shame, but it's part of ball," Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher said. "You always know you're one play away from being in there."
Ponder, after briefly considering the NFL draft, is "likely" to return for another season, the junior said Monday.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder will miss the rest of the season with a separated right (throwing) shoulder that will need surgery, a school spokesman said on Monday.
Ponder's diagnosis opens the door for heralded redshirt freshman E.J. Manuel to start Saturday's game at Wake Forest.
"It's a shame, but it's part of ball," Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher said. "You always know you're one play away from being in there."
Ponder, after briefly considering the NFL draft, is "likely" to return for another season, the junior said Monday.