Hall doubtful for Sugar
Hokies' punt returner breaks foot in Friday practice
Posted: Friday December 31, 1999 10:28 PM
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Ricky Hall, Virginia Tech's leading punt returner, broke a bone in his left foot during practice Friday and likely will miss Tuesday's national championship game against top-ranked Florida State.
Dr. Duane Lagan, Virginia Tech's team physican, said it was "pretty doubtful" that Hall could play in the game.
Hall was injured midway through the second-ranked Hokies' practice at Tulane University. Lagan said Hall wants to play and that a protective device has been made for his foot, but the doctor wasn't optimistic, saying surgery may be required.
Hall returned 40 punts for 510 yards and a touchdown this season and also caught 25 passes for 398 yards and three touchdowns.
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