It’s been a tough season for my favourite College team.
One of the most appealing gymnasts in the NCAA is Senior Corey Hartung.
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She’s out with a tear in her calf muscle.
Faehn said Hartung first felt tightness in her calf during the Alabama meet Feb. 20. Faehn then decided to keep her out of the first few days of practice leading up to the Georgia meet last Saturday. Hartung told her coaches last Thursday her leg was feeling better, but when the pain returned after practice, Faehn decided to let her only compete in the bars and beam exercises against the Bulldogs.
After swelling developed in her leg Friday, Hartung got an MRI Sunday and the tear was discovered.
Faehn said she will rest her senior in hopes of getting her back in time for the Southeastern Conference Championships on March 21.
“Corey’s unbelievable,†Faehn said. “She’s the total package. What a great person, great character. So disciplined inside and out. She does everything possible for this team. It’s painful for her not to be able to compete.†…
The No. 4 University of Florida plays host to No. 14 Michigan on Friday, March 6 for its 2009 home finale. Without Hartung.
She will be honoured that evening for her contributions to the team.
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