Holloway on pace to start opening day

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It appears Warren Holloway is healthy enough that he will be a starting wide receiver on opening day. “Ninety-percent sure 81 will be out there on one side,” said receivers coach Kenni Burns. Holloway is dealing with rehab from a knee injury and a sprained shoulder suffered earlier this week. The other spot will be taken be one of four candidates: Zach Vraa, Trevor Gebhart, Ryan Smith or Reed Duchscher with Cooper Wahlo Jr. still hanging with the group. “He’s been pushed by those younger kids and I think he’s starting to see the light,” Burns said.

Other camp happenings today:

  • Defensive tackle Justin Juckem’s status with a concussion could leave him sidelined “for a while,” said head coach Craig Bohl. Juckem has to clear the standard concussion tests. Junior Anthony Lavoy got some work with the first team in Juckem’s absence.
  • Linebacker Carlton Littlejohn took a few reps with the No. 1s, curious to see how he fits in with the rotation this year. Linebacker Travis Beck is out for about another week with a pulled hamstring. The starting linebackers today were Chad Willson, Preston Evans and Brandon Jemison.
  • True freshman running back Matt Jones looks like he could play right away if not for the depth NDSU has at that position.
  • The offensive line has looked pretty disciplined. Rare has been the illegal procedure infraction.
  • Also out is backup quarterback Dante Perez (ribs).
  • (Update) When asked about the redshirt status of his freshmen, Bohl said, “Nothing right now. We’re looking at it. We’re a little deeper than we were last year.”

 

17 thoughts on “Holloway on pace to start opening day”

  1. When coach Burns said “He’s been pushed by those younger kids and I think he’s starting to see the light” was he talking about Wahlo? Be nice to see him contribute to the group along with the 2 freshman.

  2. someone mentioned on here matt jones and derek lee as kids who will play right away, any others? I stopped by practice, these are some big boys that got recruited I’d like to think that NDSU should keep getting better recruits which means some of them should play right away, correct?

  4. Yes, do ask jeff.
    I was told “we’d like to redshirt the whole class”

    Id like to think we should have 2,3 fbs caliber kis each year like (mwill, b turn)

  5. How much did lakes pay you to say that about Matt Jones, Jeff? Come on – have some integrity.

    You know as fact that he’s never going to play this season, doesn’t matter if he’s Adrian Peterson. We’ve got DJ and Sam.

    Then why even say it?

  6. 2 choices #1 jeff and I are bff’s #2 we both know talent and/or have same contact.

    Ill let yall answer…..

    Top 30 minn recruit list is out at minnesotapreps.com !

    • You know nothing about high school football, let alone college football. You’re nothing more than the typical fan that thinks he knows something about the game because he watches it. If you didn’t play, you don’t know and can’t really know.

      Football is better off without people like yourself. Just keep your money, go watch a different sport. Not like you donate to NDSU anyway.

  7. How much , I led a minnesota class 5A league in int’s. Whered you go…. hoople hs 9-man? Sorry im pals with legit coaches and players. goto your own blog ya whiny biatch. Keep on hatin’ !!!

    • Here’s how I know you’re lying: Minnesota didn’t have 5A until 1997.

      You’re 38, so you would’ve graduated high school in the early 90′s.

    • 38 yrs old and you are talking about what you did in HS? Frustrated wannabe if I ever saw one.

  8. I aint talkin bout myself. Some racist und ahole called me out, so I crushed him with facts. Brainerds conference is 5A

  9. Brainerd was not in 5A in the early 90′s – there was no 5A. The highest class was AA.

    So basically you’re lying now about leading the team in int’s. Just like you lie about knowing coaches and players.