It required surgery and Leaks was given the option to take a redshirt season. He chose to play, but missed the first game and was hobbled by injuries all season. Freshman Earl Campbell was given the majority of carries and was the team's leading rusher and bowl MVP that year.
It necessitated surgery and Leaks was offered the chance to take a reserve season. He chose to participate, but missed the initial game and was hampered by injuries throughout the year. Freshman Earl Campbell received the majority of carries and became the team's leading rusher and bowl MVP that year.