Speedy Noil Injury: Updates on Texas A&M Star's Knee and Return

Updates from Saturday, Sept. 27

Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle provides an update on Speedy Noil's status:

Gabe Bock of Tex Ags Radio provides a photo of Noil on the field:

Updates from Wednesday, Sept. 17

Sam Khan of ESPN provides comments from Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin, who provides an update on Speedy Noil's status:

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"He won't play this weekend," Sumlin said.

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Sumlin did not disclose why Noil left the field or what will prevent him from playing this weekend.

"I'll update you next week," Sumlin said.

 

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Texas A&M wide receiver Speedy Noil suffered an apparent knee injury in the Aggies' victory over Rice on Saturday. His long-term status remains uncertain.    

ESPN's Texas A&M feed notes the wideout is likely to miss this week's game against SMU, according to head coach Kevin Sumlin:

Texas A&M insider Jeff Tarpley of 247Sports reports the injury is believed to involved the MCL in his left knee and is expected to cost him at least three weeks:

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GigEm247 has learned that the former Under Armour All-American and 247Sports five-star prospect sustained a left knee injury (MCL) that will cause him to miss at approximately three to five weeks.

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Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle passed along further comment from Sumlin, who downplayed any information about the severity of the injury released so far:

Noil has immediately emerged as a reliable target for Kenny Hill in the rebuilt Texas A&M offense. He ranks second on the team behind Malcome Kennedy with 197 yards through three games. He caught his first touchdown of the season before suffering the injury against Rice.

The Aggies will probably use a committee approach to fill the void behind Kennedy. Edward Pope, Ricky Seals-Jones and Josh Reynolds will probably all see some added snaps. Sabian Holmes can also help stretch the field.

While the group should ensure the offense doesn't suffer any type of major drop-off, Texas A&M will hope Noil is able to make a swift recovery. Given how quickly he's made an impact, the undefeated SEC squad will want him available as the level of competition rises over the next few weeks.

Since Sumlin wasn't ready to provide a timetable or confirm the other reports, the questions will continue to linger until the school provides an official update.