God Hates Zack Bowman, Smites Him With Brittle Knees

In further proof that God is not a college football fan, Nebraska cornerback Zack Bowman will miss 4-6 months after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee in Wednesday's practice. Bowman was participating in spring drills at about 90% as he recovered form a torn ACL in his left knee, which kept him out of the 2006 season.

"We feel very badly for Zack," Nebraska head coach Bill Callahan said Thursday in a prepared statement. "He has worked diligently to rehabilitate his previous injury, and this is a tough setback for him. Zack has a tremendous attitude, and I expect that he will work just as hard to get back on the field this fall."

This is a huge blow for the Nebraska secondary which was counting on Bowman to lockdown one side of the field. Bowman had previously contemplated entering the 2007 NFL Draft, but ultimately decided he would benefit from another year in Lincoln. The best Nebraska fans can hope for might be getting Bowman back in time for a Big 12 North battle against Missouri on October 6. In his absence, Andre Jones and Cortney Grixby, the 2006 starters, will compete with JUCO Armando Murillo for the CB spots come August.