WLOX-TV and WLOX.com - The News for South MississippiBroken leg doesn't slow Mississippi St. WR McRae
Member Center:
Associated Press - August 5, 2009 3:34 PM ET
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Forget Tim Tebow's arm. Brandon McRae's healing left leg might be the most watched limb in the Southeastern Conference this season.
That's because the Mississippi State senior is the only experienced wide receiver in new coach Dan Mullen's receiver-heavy spread offense. And no one's sure just how much stress the leg will take after a frightening compound fracture ended his season last year.
McRae's tibia and fibula broke in several places. He says he never once thought about the possibility he might not play again, but others wondered after watching him carted off the field.
Trainers are pleased with the Chester, Va., native's progress and he believes he's back to 90 or 95% as the Bulldogs prepare for their Sept. 5 opener against Jackson State.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
