McCray still out Since Sept. 22, sophomore running back Demetrius McCray has been out with a foot injury. While Lynch said McCray has been able to begin running on his own - his foot was in a boot for a couple of weeks - Lynch said he will most likely sit during Saturday's game at Wisconsin. McCray showed promise while in limited action for the Hoosiers, averaging 6.3 yards per carry after 22 attempts. Without McCray as the number two back, Lynch has resorted to giving junior running back Marcus Thigpen, and sophomore running back Bryan Payton more carries. However, there has been a drop in the Hoosiers rushing production. Through their first three games, the Hoosiers were able to accumulate 776 yards and were among the national leaders in rushing. But in three of their last five games, the running game has turned in performances of 73 yards at Iowa, 22 yards at Michigan State, and 68 yards last weekend against Penn State. "Sure we miss Demetrius but I think it's somewhat reflective of who we've played," Lynch said. "We've played some pretty good football teams that have done a good job."
Other injuries Lynch expects senior tight end Nick Sexton to be back this week, after receiving an unspecified injury at Michigan State. Senior offensive lineman Charlie Emerson is questionable for Saturday's game with injuries to his knee, ankle, and his shoulder. On Monday, freshman linebacker Tyler Replogle will have season-ending knee surgery, after making eight tackles through the first six games of the year.
