Former Tennessee defensive coordinator injured, using crutches on sideline

Former Tennessee defensive coordinator is injured and using crutches on the sideline.

Fifth-year California head coach Justin Wilcox is having to use crutches on the sideline.

Wilcox underwent surgery due to a previous injury.

“Justin Wilcox will be on crutches on the field at today’s game after undergoing surgery on Tuesday,” the official Twitter account of the Cal Athletic Communications Office mentioned. “He had a previous injury that he recently re-injured more significantly.”

Wilcox served as the Vols’ defensive coordinator from 2011-12 under head coach Derek Dooley.

He is 22-24 (11-21 Pac-12) as the Golden Bears’ head coach since 2017.

Wilcox has been using crutches for two games during the 2021 season against Sacramento State and at Washington.

Sep 18, 2021; Berkeley, California; California Golden Bears head coach Justin Wilcox stands on the sideline with crutches during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento State Hornets at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

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