He ran routes and did a pretty good job. He’s not ready yet, but he looked close. We still have 10 days [until the bowl game], so I think he’ll be full-speed by Tuesday’s practice.

The one thing I’m proud about is we battled. I don’t think you saw us quit ever, all the way to the last snap, and I’m real proud of our players for that.

We have been eligible to go to a bowl more than not since we joined I-A, but we’ve never been able to go. I enjoy the practice and being around the players a lot. For...

I’m really encouraged. I remember watching the spring game last year. There’s some talent on the field. We have a chance for a pretty good team.

I think he’ll be fine. We’re all right. If something happened where he didn’t, (walk-on freshman kicker Kyle Bronson ) will do fine. He’s done it all year.