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Florida State LB Ball out for season with torn ligament

Updated: September 25, 2006, 9:45 PM ET
Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State freshman linebacker Marcus Ball will miss the rest of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee in the 55-7 victory over Rice on Saturday.

Ball hurt his knee on kickoff coverage in the third quarter. Earlier in the game, he returned an interception 54 yards for the 19th-ranked Seminoles.

The freshman had made an instant impact for Florida State, as a staple on third down defensive packages, and anchoring the punt coverage. He also ...

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