Strained back sidelines Gronkowski

Updated: September 19, 2009, 8:08 PM ET
Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Arizona star tight end Rob Gronkowski will miss the rest of the season because of a strained back.

Miller: Masoli Booted

Miller A few months ago, Jeremiah Masoli was a Heisman Trophy candidate and the quarterback of a national title contender. But he blew it. Times two, writes ESPN.com's Ted Miller. Blog

• Blog network:
Pac-10 | College Football Nation

Arizona coach Mike Stoops said after the Wildcats' 27-17 loss at Iowa on Saturday that Gronkowski will have back surgery next week. Stoops says Gronkowski's back isn't at the point where the Wildcats felt it would safe enough for him to play.

Gronkowski, a junior, was a third-team All-American last season after making 47 catches for 672 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Gronkowski didn't play in Arizona's first two games and didn't make the trip to Iowa.


Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

SPONSORED HEADLINES

MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HEADLINES

MOST SENT STORIES ON ESPN.COM

ESPN Conversations

comments

ALSO SEE