Antoine Hopkins Torn his ACL, Done for the Season.

By: Joe Lanza

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on October 2, 2011, 9:10 PM | 4 comments

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http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20111002aaa.html

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Virginia Tech junior defensive tackle Antoine Hopkins suffered a torn ACL in his right knee Saturday night in Tech's loss to Clemson and will miss the rest of the season. He will have surgery Friday at Montgomery Regional Hospital.

Hopkins, from Highland Springs, Va., had started the first five games for the Hokies, recording eight tackles.

The staff will determine his replacement this week.

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HokieSports.com

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Terrible, terrible news. Antoine was having a spectacular season and was our best defensive tackle. The two-deep at defensive tackle is paper thin right now. Reliable backup Kwamaine Battle tore his ACL in August. Look for either of the true freshman, Luther Maddy or Corey Marshall, to be named the starter this week. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Antoine.