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Thursday, October 15, 2009
RedHawks might get Svabik back on the field
By Pete Conrad
Miami University defensive tackle D.J. Svabik, who hasn’t played due to a medical problem since Sept. 19 when he started at Western Michigan, appears to be on the verge of getting back on the field.
“He’s a little out of shape, due to his situation, but he’s in great spirits and ran with the team (Sunday),” Miami coach Michael Haywood said. “We are looking forward to getting him back.”
Doctors had located a spot on Svabik’s lung and after a few tense days diagnosed it as a relatively benign fungus.
Svabik, a 6-foot-6, 281-pound junior from Van Wert, has played in two games. He has two tackles, including one for a 4-yard loss.
Last year Svabik played in 11 games and started four, including both of the RedHawks’ victories (over Charleston Southern and Bowling Green).
