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By Adam Kurkjian
(Atlantic)
Boston College: After
an impressive performance back from missing last year with concussion
problems, Jeff Smith looked like he had injured his shoulder at the end
of one of his last carries of the night during a 21-0 victory over Kent
State. But early reports indicate that Smith’s shoulder is fine and will
be back on the field for next week’s ACC season opener at the Heights
against Georgia Tech.
Clemson: The Tigers are
licking their wounds after Saturday night’s 34-10 pummeling at the hands
of Alabama in more ways than one. In the classic adding injuries to
insult scenario, three Clemson players went down with injuries in the
first half. Starting defensive end Ricky Sapp, offensive guard Barry
Humphries and speedy wide receiver Jacoby Ford were all injured and did
not return.
Florida State: While
most observers considered the race for the Florida State starting
quarterback job to be between incumbent Drew Weatherford and Christian
Ponder, D’Vontrey Richardson has thrown his hat into the mix in a big
way. Both coach Bobby Bowden and offensive coordinator heaped praise
upon Richardson after the team’s last controlled scrimmage, and do not
be surprised, with the Western Carolina game coming this week, to see
Richardson win the highly-contested battle.
Maryland: The
quarterback derby at Maryland continues on despite the fact that coach
Ralph Friedgen named Jordan Steffy the starter before Saturday’s opener
against Delaware. But after he was intercepted twice during the
Terrapins’ 14-7 win, Steffy was replaced in the second half by Chris
Turner, while Josh Portis also had some snaps there. Part of Steffy’s
ineffectiveness was due to a right thumb injury.
NC State: Of all the
negatives from Thursday night’s shutout loss to South Carolina, the
worst seemed to be the scary injury to starting quarterback Russell
Wilson. However, while Wilson did suffer a Grade 3 concussion, there was
a slimmer of good news as it was reported that Wilson did not suffer any
spinal damage with the injury. Although Wilson’s status is up in the air
for next week’s game, Daniel Evans and Harrison Beck saw time at the end
of Thursday night’s game and would be available to start in his place.
Wake Forest: No news
was good news for the Demon Deacons after their 41-13 win over Baylor
Thursday night to open the 2008 season. There were no major injuries to
report heading into next week’s game against Ole Miss. The only concern
heading into next week has to be the lack of production in the running
game, as the offensive line didn’t get much push in the win over Baylor.