Post by mountaineer501 on Jan 22, 2010 20:10:24 GMT -5
West Virginia University quarterback Eugene Smith has suffered a broken bone in his foot that will keep him sidelined for six weeks. MetroNews has learned that Smith suffered the injury during a winter workout.
Smith is expected to be at full-strength when the Mountaineers begin spring practice drills on April 6th.
It’s the second time Smith has broken a bone in his foot since arriving at West Virginia last summer. A source tells MetroNews Smith broke a different bone on the same foot.
The true freshman from Miramar, FL. appeared in five games last season throwing for 309 yards while completing 65 percent of his passes. With the graduation of Jarrett Brown, Smith is expected to be the Mountaineers starting quarterback next season.
Smith saw his most extensive action in West Virginia’s 24-7 victory over Marshall when starting quarterback Jarrett Brown was knocked out in the Mountaineers’ first possession. He replaced an injured Brown again against Florida State in the Gator Bowl. He completed 8 of 15 passes for 92 yards against the Seminoles.