Illinois' Sanni lost for season with Achilles injury
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08/26/2010 - Champaign, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Illinois safety Supo Sanni will be lost for the 2010 season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Illini head coach Ron Zook made the announcement on Thursday, revealing that Sanni, who was projected to be one of the starters at the position, sustained the injury during Wednesday's practice.
He will undergo surgery to correct the problem later Thursday.
"Supo is a great young man who was on track for an outstanding season," said Zook. "He was really coming into his own and I was very excited about seeing him play this year. He has a redshirt available, so he'll still have two years of eligibility once he returns in 2011."
Trulon Henry and Travon Bellamy are slated to be the starters at safety, while Justin Green will be moved from running back to cornerback. In addition, Zook is expected to give wideout Steve Hull a chance at safety.
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