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Pitt Running Back James Conner Carted Off Practice Field

April 4, 2014 / 5:55 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) - One of the key components for Pitt's upcoming season was carted off at practice today.

Running back James Conner took a hit that injured him to the point where he was seen with ice wrapped on his knee as he was taken off the field by a cart.

Conner put up impressive numbers as a freshman last year rushing for 570 yards and 7 touchdowns in the regular season and carrying the Panthers on his shoulders in their bowl game against Bowling Green where he rushed an impressive 26 times for 229 yards and 1 touchdown.

Head coach Paul Chryst has no information on the severity of the injury after practice.

There was a good chance this year that Conner would not only be helping the Panthers on the offensive side of the ball as Chryst had mentioned the possibility of making Conner a two-way player and using him as a defensive lineman as well.

What the future holds for Conner is now in doubt though as we wait to hear back on how badly he hurt his knee.

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