James Starks UB Bulls RB Injured; May Miss Season

According to a source close to the team, UB Bulls tailback, James Starks, will miss the opening of the 2009-10 season due to an undisclosed shoulder injury. If surgery is needed, he may need to sit out his entire senior season. The source said Starks had an MRI Friday, which revealed the injury. Again the severity of the injury is unknown, but Starks' backup Brandon Thermilus was named starter at today's practice. Thermilus, a junior, saw an expanded role last season, carrying the ball 100 times for 454 yards and seven scores. It is expected him and senior tailback, Mario Henry, will anchor the team's rushing attack during Starks' absence. Starks has been an intricate part of the Bulls offense since joining the squad as a freshman in 2006. He was a standout last season, rushing for over 1,300 yards for the MAC Champion Bulls. The Niagara Falls native's 16 touchdowns were the most ever for the UB football program since joining the Division I ranks. This season, th...