Jack Wohlabaugh Is Out For Duke
Jack Wohlabaugh likely won’t see the gridiron his red shirt senior season at Duke!
Why?
Because Jack Wohlabaugh who is a Center suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament in practice on Tuesday. “according to https://goduke.com/news/2020/9/2/football-torain-wohlabaugh-out-indefinitely.aspx
With Jack Wohlabaugh is out who will play Center for Duke?
One thing I know is that Head Coach David Cutcliffe has options as to who he could choose to fill Jack Wohlabaugh’s position!
Who are they?
Will Taylor who is a Redshirt Jr.
In 2019 Will Taylor Played in six games, making three starts at center to end the season following an injury to Jack Wohlabaugh ... part of an offensive line that ranked fifth in the ACC in sacks allowed and 15th nationally in TFL allowed ... helped block for an offense that averaged 329.7 yards per game and 37 total touchdowns ... paved the way for the Duke offense to register 40+ points in three-straight outings, and in four of five consecutive games ... was part of an offensive line unit that was named to the Midseason Honor Roll for the Joe Moore Award for the Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit in College Football ... awarded the team’s Ace Parker Award ... on the field for 245 snaps. “according to https://goduke.com/sports/football/roster/will-taylor/16274
Addison Penn who is freshman for Duke who is from Southlake Texas!
Lettered three years at Carroll Senior under coach Riley Dodge ... Consensus three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com ... Ranked by 247Sports.com as the No. 18 offensive center nationally ... Was a two-time unanimous First Team All-District selection ... Named a Padilla Poll All-State honoree (junior year), while also receiving Second Team Dallas Morning News All-State recognition (senior year) as well ... Helped Carroll to a 36-6 record and three trips to the state playoffs ... Also lettered in track and field with a focus on discus and shotput.
Elijah Wroten who is a Red Shirt Freshman who didn’t see the gridiron in 2019. “according to https://goduke.com/sports/football/roster/elijah-wroten/16284
But if I was David Cutcliffe I would go with the Center who has the most experience!
Who is that?
Will Taylor!
Why?
Because he knows whats it’s like to replace Jack Wohlabough because of an injury!
Why?
Because he has done it before!
When?
In 2019 he played in six games in six games, making three starts at center to end the season following an injury to Jack Wohlabaugh ... part of an offensive line that ranked fifth in the ACC in sacks allowed and 15th nationally in TFL allowed ... helped block for an offense that averaged 329.7 yards per game and 37 total touchdowns ... paved the way for the Duke offense to register 40+ points in three-straight outings, and in four of five consecutive games ... was part of an offensive line unit that was named to the Midseason Honor Roll for the Joe Moore Award for the Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit in College Football ... awarded the team’s Ace Parker Award ... on the field for 245 snaps.”according to https://goduke.com/sports/football/roster/will-taylor/16274