[Robertdjr]

NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray (#7) will undergo surgery on Dec. 22, and will not play in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game. The sophomore has a partial rupture of a hamstring tendon in his left leg.

"Obviously we're very disappointed for DeMarco," said OU Head Coach Bob Stoops. "He has been an important part of our success this year and we will miss his contributions. DeMarco has had an incredible year.

"With Chris Brown and Mossis Madu, we still have two very fine backs. Our team has a lot of confidence in their abilities."

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NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger (#96) 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."

From SoonerSports.com - Official Site of the Oklahoma Sooners

[desertrat]

I was already picking Florida to win before hearing about these injuries!

[Robertdjr]

DeMarco being out really doesn't bother me that much. He's missed a few games anyway, and the run game hasn't suffered a bit, thanks to Brown, Madu, the offensive line and Bradford's passing game. DeMarcus being out will hurt OU's depth. So we'll see how that works out.