Wake Forest Athletics
Quarterback C.J. Leak Out For Remainder Of Season
9/18/2000 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 18, 2000
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Sophomore quarterback C.J. Leak, who suffered ligament damage to his left knee in last Saturday's game at Clemson, will miss the remainder of the 2000 season, head coach Jim Caldwell confirmed today.
Wake Forest will request - and expects to receive - a medical hardship for Leak.
"First and foremost, I am disappointed for C.J.," Caldwell said today. "He is an outstanding young man, a special person. He has a great love and passion for the game. When I went on to the field to check on him at Clemson, the first thing he asked me was, `Did I complete the pass?'
"I know that he is extremely disappointed with the prospect of not completing the season. However, we fully expect him back next season."
Leak was transferred to Duke University Medical Center Sunday evening and is being examined today by specialists. His left knee will require surgery, though no date has been set.
Leak, a graduate of Charlotte's Independence High School, has completed 30 passes for 341 yards and two interceptions through the first three games of the season. He earned his first career rushing touchdown Sept. 9 against North Carolina.
Wake Forest has an open date this week before returning to action Sept. 30 against Virginia in Groves Stadium.
