Pry announced Tuesday morning that starting Will linebacker Keli Lawson, who had surgery for an undisclosed injury, will miss the 15 spring practices that begin Friday.
Star linebacker coach Shawn Quinn said on Feb. 20 that Lawson looked "great right now" during winter workouts and noted Lawson "was fresher" in the bowl win over Tulane.
Pry echoed that sentiment Tuesday.
"And Keli is really certainly a good athlete and had a great winter, let me say that," Pry said. "Low pad level, really looked ... he was working at a high level. Maybe the best I've seen him since I've been here, just knee bend and explosiveness and really had a good winter for us."
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LB Keli Lawson will be OUT for Spring for the #Hokies. Recently had surgery— Kolby Crawford (@kolby_crawford) March 12, 2024
Damn, I feel Lawson could have used the practice reps. Get well soon!
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I think Pry mentioned this in his presser the other day. I had the same feelings as you. His potential is through the roof due to his athleticism and size, but need to be more disciplined in that position. Hopefully he can get some good reps in Fall practice.
So, I've been listening to Andy Roddick's new podcast lately, and one thing he said that has stuck with me is "Practice is for building technique, strategy, and fitness. Matches are for building confidence." Obviously that was about tennis, but I think it applies to most sports.
I feel like Lawson needs practice reps more than game reps at this point. Sprint would've helped. Oh well.
Since I didnt play football I don't really know but chosing the right gap to me is a lot of quick thinking and confidence and less technique. He was a decent tackler and has all the athlethism he needs, it's the mental part, which in football I don't know the best way to hone that.
I'll take this news in the Spring over the Fall. Hope he heals up quick.
*shrug*
All I care about is that he gets healthy. If this gets him there, then who am I to complain, especially if he's set to be healthy for the season itself.
I am with you. I would rather he get healthy for fall then deal with a injury.
Bummer, man. As stated many times above me, hope the young man rest and gets healthy and is able to hit fall camp ready to go.
One I thought could benefit the most from Spring ball, this stinks for him.