Maine fullback Jared Turcotte arrived back at campus today with a healthy knee and a surprise honor as a second team All-American by the Sports Network.

Turcotte, who rushed for a team-high 625 yards this year, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee last month before the holiday break. He said he is confident he has two healthy knees now and and said he's planning to work on his speed and quickness this offseason.

"It's going to be nice to have two healthy knees now," said Turcotte. "Playing with an injury you know you have to have a surgery on is tough. It's good to have that out of the back of my mind now."

Earlier today Turcotte learned he was named a second-team All-American by the Sports Network. Earlier this week he earned an honorable-mention from College Sporting News.

Turcotte was one of four Maine players to receive honors today.

Defensive end Jovan Belcher was named an All-American for the fifth time, the latest honor coming from College Sporting News.

Belcher was also recognized as an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation, Associated Press, and The Sports Network.

Senior tailback Jhamal Fluellen and senior offensive lineman Ryan Canary were named Honorable-Mention All-Americans by the Sports Network - the first time in their careers they earned All-America status.

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