UVa-Duke pregame
Posted Sep30, 2006 at 11:46 AM
I'm feeling kind of naked without bloggaholics Jim Reedy and Aaron McFarling, but there's nobody's here at Wallace Wade Stadium, so I don't think anybody will notice.
The only noteworthy casualty for the Cavaliers is sophomore wide receiver and punt returner Andrew Pearman, who did not make the trip.
I'm told that Pearman rolled an ankle or twisted a knee when he muffed a punt Sept. 21 at Georgia Tech, but he was seen jogging at practice this week, so I don't anticipate he'll be out for long.
There's a pretty good chance that wide receiver Deyon Williams will make his season's debut for the Cavaliers after undergoing surgery Aug. 11 for a broken foot.
Williams' said at the time of his surgery that he felt rehab would take 4-6 weeks, so he's about on schedule. Williams ran pass routes prior to the Georgia Tech game and appeared to be doing more today.
Groh said earlier this week that Emmanuel Byers (Achilles strain) was on the verge of taking on a more significant role. With Pearman out, look for Byers to handle punt returns and also take some time as slot receiver.
Williams' participation probably would rule out his return for a redshirt season in 2007, but he could test the foot today and, if he doesn't like how it feels, apply for a redshirt year.
I don't see that happening.
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