Mark Ingram will miss Saturday’s season opener after a minor knee injury and surgery.(Photo Courtesy Unv. Alabama Athletic Dept.)

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(August 31, 2010)

TUSCALOOSA - Alabama’s Mark Ingram underwent arthroscopic surgery early Tuesday on his left knee, according to a statement by Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban.

Ingram will not play against San Jose State and will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. Alabama hosts Penn State on Sept. 11 and visits Duke on Sept. 18.

The following is a statement from Saban concerning Ingram’s injury sustained during practice on Monday evening.

“Mark Ingram sustained a left knee injury late in Monday’s practice. It was a situation where everyone involved thought it would be better to take care of now, so he would not have any issues with it later in the season.

“Mark had an arthroscopic procedure this morning with Dr. Cain and Dr. Andrews and it was successful. We have full confidence in our medical staff and we know the doctors and athletic trainers will do an outstanding job in taking care of Mark and assisting him in his rehab.

“Mark will definitely be out for this week’s game against San Jose State and we will manage this on a week to week basis beyond this week. We will make every decision in the future based on what’s best for Mark and his career as we consult with Dr. Cain and Dr. Andrews on his progress. This is not an injury that will affect Mark’s future ability to make a full recovery in a relatively short time frame.”