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The Wildcats sustained their first serious injury of the season during the morning practice. Tyrell Francisco (6-3, 245 Sr. TE / Kelowna, British Columbia) ruptured his right Achilles tendon, running a simple pattern. He will most likely be lost for the season and will red-shirt the 2010 campaign. Francisco had 12 catches for 131 yards and three touchdowns last season as a junior. He came into Fall camp as the projected starter at the tight end spot. In the Spring of 2008, Francisco ruptured his left Achilles tendon but came back to play in the last third of that season.
Coach McBride’s Thoughts on Thursday
ON THE LOSS OF TYRELL FRANCISCO
“He’s a hard one to replace because so much experience and playing time. Unfortunately, that is part of the game. It’s now time for those in the backup roles to step up and contribute. Brian Jankowski, Jake Rogers and Will Fahrenbach have all worked hard this Summer to prepare themselves and they now have the opportunity to play. Kevin Halfhill, our starting right tackle, played there for three years, so there’s a possibility he could see some time on certain occasions.”
The Wildcats sustained their first serious injury of the season during the morning practice. Tyrell Francisco (6-3, 245 Sr. TE / Kelowna, British Columbia) ruptured his right Achilles tendon, running a simple pattern. He will most likely be lost for the season and will red-shirt the 2010 campaign. Francisco had 12 catches for 131 yards and three touchdowns last season as a junior. He came into Fall camp as the projected starter at the tight end spot. In the Spring of 2008, Francisco ruptured his left Achilles tendon but came back to play in the last third of that season.
Coach McBride’s Thoughts on Thursday
ON THE LOSS OF TYRELL FRANCISCO
“He’s a hard one to replace because so much experience and playing time. Unfortunately, that is part of the game. It’s now time for those in the backup roles to step up and contribute. Brian Jankowski, Jake Rogers and Will Fahrenbach have all worked hard this Summer to prepare themselves and they now have the opportunity to play. Kevin Halfhill, our starting right tackle, played there for three years, so there’s a possibility he could see some time on certain occasions.”
