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Floyd's injury forces Mizzou to consider options at punt returner

On Wednesday Missouri receiver Richaud Floyd was named a preseason second-team All-American as a punt returner by CBS Sports. On Wednesday Floyd also broke his right leg, an injury that will sideline him for four to six weeks, the team announced. It’s a not a weight-bearing bone, MU coach Barry Odom said, and is similar to the injury linebacker Aubrey Miller suffered last season when he missed three games.

“We expect him to be back fairly quickly,” Odom said. “Rex (Sharp) has had experience with those over the years. … Richaud told me this morning he’s going to drink lots of milk.