NC State junior tailback Toney Baker suffered a season-ending knee
injury during the fourth quarter of Saturday's season opener against
Central Florida. During arthroscopic surgery on Sunday morning, Dr.
Michael Fajgenbaum discovered cartilage damage. Baker will undergo
reconstructive surgery at a later date.
The Wolfpack's leading rusher last season, Baker has rushed for 1,272
yards in his career. He has played in 24 career games with a dozen
starts, including Saturday's contest, and was named to the preseason
'watch' list for the 2007 Doak Walker Award last week. Baker has not
taken a redshirt season and should be eligible for a medical redshirt.
"This is a tough situation for Toney and for our football team," said
first-year head coach Tom O'Brien. "We wish him the best and will
support him through his rehabilitation period."