Tue Oct 14 19:25:11 2008

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Buckeyes' DE Wilson done for season

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Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Ohio State coach Jim Tressel announced Tuesday that defensive end Lawrence Wilson will need surgery after suffering a torn left anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's 16-3 victory over Purdue.

This is the second consecutive season Wilson, a junior and starter for the No. 12 Buckeyes, has had cut short due to injury. He suffered a broken right leg in last season's opener against Youngstown State and missed the remainder of the season.

"I feel terrible for Lawrence. I feel worse for Lawrence than I feel for us, because anybody can sprain an ankle and you not have him in that game, but for a guy to go and went through a surgery a year ago, going to have to go through a surgery now, he's a great kid, but unfortunately, that's what happens in this game," Tressel said.

The 6-foot-4, 274-pounder from Akron, Ohio, is currently eighth on the team with 18 tackles and has also registered a sack, interception and fumble recovery this season.