Updated: October 21, 2014: This is the statement from Mike Goforth, Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine at Virginia Tech.
"After his knee surgery on September 23, Luther Maddy had two options moving forward. Luther has chosen the option of having an additional procedure and taking a medical hardship, so we will move forward based on his decision. The expected recovery time is four-to-six months and he will be limited in the spring, but is expected to be full for fall practice."
Need another surgery so I'll redshirt this season and play another year at tech. You won't find anybody more focused! #HokieNation #Blessed— Luther Maddy (@BigLu_561) October 20, 2014
This is an obvious blow to Tech's defensive line rotation this season. However, if Luther can rehab and return to form, Tech's 2015 group of defensive tackles might be the strength of the defense. Corey Marshall and Woody Baron will be the top-2 nose tackles (one-techniques) and Nigel Williams and Ricky Walker the top two tackles (three-techniques) against Miami, Thursday. All four players have remaining eligibility. Marshall is having an All-ACC season, Williams' play has made Luther's absence sting less and Walker is performing better than expected for a true freshman.
Beamer Co. was initially optimistic Maddy would be healthy for last Thursday's game against Pitt after Maddy underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee on September 23rd. However, Bud Foster hinted during the recovery the possibility of the senior applying for a medical redshirt was an option.
Maddy suffered the tear in the East Carolina game, but played 48 defensive snaps against Georgia Tech. He has played in just 4 games this season, so he should be eligible for a medical hardship and fifth year of eligibility, but it's unknown if that's officially been granted.
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