Hi again everybody! I just came from morning practice where - believe it or not - you almost needed a jacket. It continues to be unseasonably cool for football training camp 2013. We are also approaching that "stale" or "dead" period of camp when things start to get monotonous for everyone.
Senior Luke Wollet is currently enjoying his final training camp with the Golden Flashes. That's hard to believe as it seems like just yesterday the Poland Seminary product was making key plays for the Flashes' defense under the watchful eye of veterans like Brian Lainhart and Dan Hartman. It's been a joy to watch him evolve into one of the MAC's best playmakers.
Wollet is now under the charge of his third defensive coordinator in his KSU experience. I had the chance to catch up to the man who may enjoy McDonald's chicken nuggets even more than me.
"Camp's been good. We got a new group of guys and I think we are growing every day chemistry-wise and it's a process but I think we are taking the right steps," he said.
Wollet finished his junior season with 116 tackles - six of them for a loss - and added four interceptions to a Kent State defense which was known for wreaking havoc.
"We lost some great seniors last year and guys need to step up. For the younger guys it's about seizing opportunity - you only get so many chances in life.
"It was a really physical spring and coach Haynes is doing a good job of keeping our best interests in mind," he added.
One of the themes around this year's football team is trying to move on from the unprecedented success enjoyed by the 2012 season - something Wollet says is tough, but necessary.
"It's a new challenge for all of us. We've always had to come back from failure. We've always been faced with adversity here so we're excited for the challenge."
KSU will get a good look at many position battles and also look to build depth at Saturday (8/17) morning's jersey scrimmage.
Until next time, Go Flashes!
TL
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