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Back Surgery Sidelines Granger

December 17, 2008 | Football

By: Athletics Communications

Dec. 17, 2008

NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger will miss Oklahoma's upcoming BCS title game appearance after undergoing back surgery, OU head coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday.

Granger has battled chronic lower back problems for much of his career and missed the Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship game as a result of the ailment. The surgery was performed Monday and OU Head Athletics Trainer Scott Anderson said that Granger will likely miss spring practice while recovering.

"Our doctors and training staff have worked extensively with DeMarcus and it was finally determined that surgery was necessary," Stoops said. "We're disappointed for DeMarcus and are certainly anxious to do everything we can to assist his recovery."

Granger, a junior from Dallas, played in 11 games during the 2008 season all in a back-up role. He had 20 tackles and two fumble recoveries.

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