marcus monk goes down

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FAYETTEVILLE — Half of Arkansas’ media guide cover stars laid on the turf in pain Thursday during the Razorbacks’ first day in full pads.

Peyton Hillis got up in good shape; Marcus Monk didn’t.

The official prognosis on Monk, the team’s record-setting receiver, wasn’t known immediately after practice, but Arkansas Coach Houston Nutt, citing a report from trainer Dean Weber, said Monk might have torn cartilage in his right knee.

Monk is expected to undergo an MRI today.

“We had a good practice, but it’s hard to feel good when 85 walks off the field,” Nutt said.

Asked the likely scenario if torn cartilage is the prognosis, Nutt said: “With the way doctors are now and the surgery, no longer than two weeks, so it should be great. That’s what you’re hoping and praying for.”

Hillis was laid out, the breath knocked out of him, after catching a pass over the middle. The senior fullback got up a few minutes later and returned during team work.

Sophomore tight end Ben Cleveland was yet another skill player on the injury list, favoring a shoulder he hurt while blocking. Team officials said he aggravated a pre-existing nerve injury between his shoulder and neck, otherwise known as a stinger.

Monk’s injury came during a team period when safety Michael Grant delivered a hard tackle just as the 6-6 senior hauled in a pass over the middle. Monk limped away, then went down behind the offense as Arkansas defenders praised Grant for the hit, not knowing the extent of Monk’s injury.

“I never meant to hurt one of my teammates, but it’s football,” Grant said. “They want us to compete. We’ve got to go out there and compete.”

Monk, who owns the Arkansas record with 24 career touchdown receptions, eventually limped to the end of the practice field and lay on a table by the Walker Pavilion, attended by Weber and other medical personnel.

Nutt made two trips to check on his star receiver, and team doctor John Park arrived to check on the injury as Monk walked stiffly off the field without assistance.

“Yesterday [the defenders ] weren’t aggressive enough, and that’s a fine line. That’s what’s tough,” Nutt said. “We’ve got to take care of each other, especially the playmakers.”

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Hope he's okay. Never want that to happen to anybody.

On a side note, Hasn't Monk been there about 17 years now? Seems like I recall Pat Dye saying how impressed he was with that Monk kid and how they had to game plan for him.

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Arkansas might be without key receiver Monk for opener

Aug. 10, 2007

CBS SportsLine.com wire reports

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Arkansas receiver Marcus Monk could miss the Razorbacks' opener against Troy on Sept. 1 because of a bone bruise.

Monk was hurt in practice Thursday and the bruise was diagnosed after an MRI exam, which did not reveal any structural damage to the knee, the school said Friday. Monk is to be re-evaluated next week.

Monk caught 50 passes for 962 yards and a school-record 11 touchdowns last season. He also holds the school record of 24 career touchdown receptions.

Arkansas went 10-4 last season and finished ranked No. 15 in the nation.

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update

Arkansas might be without key receiver Monk for opener

Aug. 10, 2007

CBS SportsLine.com wire reports

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Arkansas receiver Marcus Monk could miss the Razorbacks' opener against Troy on Sept. 1 because of a bone bruise.

Monk was hurt in practice Thursday and the bruise was diagnosed after an MRI exam, which did not reveal any structural damage to the knee, the school said Friday. Monk is to be re-evaluated next week.

Monk caught 50 passes for 962 yards and a school-record 11 touchdowns last season. He also holds the school record of 24 career touchdown receptions.

Arkansas went 10-4 last season and finished ranked No. 15 in the nation.

Glad for him it's just a bruise. If they need him against Troy, that's the real problem.

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Go Troy!

[FayettenamHog 0]

It's really not a big deal, we won't be using our WR's very much this year anyways...

[TheDrewYouKnew 3]

It's really not a big deal, we won't be using our WR's very much this year anyways...

Not planning on winning many huh?

[abrnfanatc 6]

It's really not a big deal, we won't be using our WR's very much this year anyways...

Fixed that for you.