Baker out for season, Marcorrelle cited as possible replacement

Despite initial speculation that Hens TE Josh Baker would be returning for this week's game against Richmond, MRI results have showed that Baker has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2009 season.
"He made us different," Hens head coach KC Keeler said in a press conference Tuesday. "That's why it's a blow and we'll miss him."
Keeler cited baker's diversity that made him an outstanding player. Baker was expected to play tight end, wideout, and act as the "personal protector" on the punt squad- a duty which resulted in his injury Friday.
"He ran our punt team," Keeler said. "You lose him in so many different ways."
Currently, Keeler and his coaching staff are looking at a number of different options to replace Baker in his tight end spot, including senior LB Matt Macorelle.
"I really think that if Matt devoted himself to being a tight end, he'd be an All-American," Keeler said.
Although Baker was in his fifth year due to sitting out the 2008 season for disciplinary purposes, Keeler said they are investigating the possibility of Baker having another year of eligibility