A defense that’s supposedly struggled to tackle in practice needs the sure-handed Conner healthy this season.
It’s been since Week 3 of last season—when the helmeted head of an Alabama blocker struck Tony Conner’s right knee with enough force to rip the meniscus—that the most talented defensive back on Ole Miss’ roster was healthy. Eleven months and two surgeries later, the star Rebel defender is still working his way back.
“I would say 90 percent,” Conner told reporters on Tuesday when asked to appraise his recovery. “I’m feeling good. If we had a game tomorrow, I’m willing to go.