Alabama's Prothro gets ovation at spring game

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Tyrone Prothro was back on the field Saturday, getting another ovation from Alabama fans.<br> <br> The injured wide receiver was hobbling to the 50-yard line on crutches at halftime instead of making big catches, though.<br> <br> Prothro drew the biggest cheers of the Crimson Tide&#39;s spring game when he walked to midfield. He was presented with a $100,000 check for the university for his acrobatic catch against Southern Mississippi that won the game-changing performance award from Pontiac.<br> <br> ``Just being on the field, hearing people hollering my name, it gave me that much more motivation to get back out there,&#39;&#39; Prothro said. ``It&#39;s been great for people to still remember me while I&#39;m hurt.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> He is still recovering from a broken left leg sustained during the Florida game on Oct. 1 that has required two surgeries, the latest in February.<br> <br> Prothro, who was wearing a protective boot on his leg, said he didn&#39;t know when he would be able to return to the practice field.<br> <br> ``There&#39;s no set date,&#39;&#39; he said. ``Right now, it&#39;s just however long the process takes. It&#39;s going real well. I&#39;ve progressed real well.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Prothro was leaping for a possible touchdown catch near the end of a sensational game against Florida, when he caught five passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns, including an 87-yard score in the first quarter.<br> <br> (Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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