\ What is the status of the injured left tackle?\
\ “I’m hoping Burley is gonna be able to play. We’ll see,” coach Ralph Friedgen said. “He practiced some today.”\
SEE RELATED:\ Issue 2: Richard Taylor\
\ How is the cornerback (ACL tear in spring) doing?\
\ “He’s about ready to play,” Ralph said. “He practiced a full week without the brace.”\
\ Issue 3: The offensive line\
\ What is the current top set of reserves on this thin unit?\
\ The answer, paraphrased, from left to right is freshman Bruce Campbell, walk-on Paul Pinegar, sophomore Phil Costa, walk-on Matthew Harraka and freshman Tyler Bowen (who is back after a lingering ankle injury).\
\ “It is what it is,” grumbled Ralph.\
\ Issue 4: Freshman surprises?\
\ Is anyone else sticking out this week?\
\ “Another guy who popped up was Ronnie Tyler,” Friedgen said. “I didn’t even know who he was. We were doing a long ball drill and the guy made a couple plays and I was like ‘Who the hell is that.’ I didn\0x2019t even know he was back.”\
\ That’s the condensed update; more a bit later.\
\ Bye-bye.\
\ — Patrick Stevens
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