Hey, let's think of a college football program that really deserves to have something bad happen to it. Give it a second. OK, everybody got one? I bet you didn't pick the Tennessee Volunteers! Well, too bad:
Izauea Lanier Ruled Ineligible For Tennessee Football
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Vols starting CB Izauea Lanier ruled ineligible for 2012 season.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) May 31, 2012
Yep. After injuries, coaching defections, injuries, bizarre clock-management-related losses, injuries and injuries, the latest setback is the loss of a potential starting cornerback. Lanier was listed as battling senior Prentiss Waggner for a top spot on Tennessee's post-spring depth chart. So the job is probably Waggner's now.
Lanier, a junior, finished third among all Vols defensive backs in tackles last year, also breaking up four passes. He appeared in 12 games. Luckily, Waggner is also quite experienced, posting a similar assortment of his own stats last year, including two interceptions and two sacks.
For more on Vols football, visit Tennessee blog Rocky Top Talk, plus SEC blog Team Speed Kills.
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