North Carolina State University Athletics
McLendon Probable for Ohio State
9/17/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 17, 2004
By Tony Haynes
Raleigh, N.C. - NC State running back T.A. McLendon, who was held out of the Wolfpack's season opener against Richmond because of a pulled hamstring, has been listed as probable for Saturday's 3:30 p.m. contest against Ohio State. The 2002 ACC Rookie of the Year was injured during the second week of two-a-days and didn't return to practice in earnest until last Sunday. With McLendon out, freshmen runners Bobby Washington and Darrell Blackman got the lion's share of carries in the 42-0 romp over the Spiders.
NC State has also gotten good news on the availability of two offensive linemen. Sophomore Derek Morris, who turned an ankle in the first quarter versus Richmond, is also listed as probable for this weekend. After being sidelined for most of preseason camp with a broken foot, back-up center Kalani Heppe should also be available for duty against the Buckeyes.
Along with McLendon, starting rover Andre Maddox returned to practice this week after sitting out the Richmond game with a pulled hamstring.
Two other players will not see action on Saturday. Offensive linemen Merci Falaise is out with a knee sprain, while guard/center Luke Lathan will be sidelined by a sprained MCL.
The Wolfpack Radio Network will take to the airwaves at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
