Coleman breaks foot, will miss 6-8 weeks

The big news out of Tuesday's practice session involved the loss of running back Duane Coleman, Clemson's top rusher in 2003. (More here, here and here.) He may be able to return for the vital game at Virginia on Oct. 7. In other injury news, defensive lineman Vontrell Jamison broke his arm and will be re-evaluated, and receiver Michael Collins has a leg injury that might force him to miss the Sept. 4 season opener against Wake Forest. (More here.)

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