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Wednesday notebook: Armstrong likely to return vs. Minnesota
***Head coach Mike Riley has some very promising news regarding the status of quarterback Tommy Armstrong following Wednesday’s practice. Riley said that Armstrong has been progressing well through concussion protocol this week, and while he hasn’t been cleared to play yet, he will do some “football activities” during Thursday’s practice.
Riley said Armstrong would do some throwing and maybe even some passing skeleton work on Thursday, and as long as he makes it through that without any setbacks, Riley said Armstrong would be available to play vs. Minnesota.
***There was more good news on the offensive line, as Jerald Foster, Tanner Farmer and David Knevel all practiced for the second day in a row. With Foster, offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh said the sophomore left guard would be available to play this Saturday vs. Minnesota if they needed him.
Foster said he feels good both mentally and physically coming back off the MCL injury he suffered in fall camp, and he’s ready to go right now if his team needs him.
***Riley said it was definitely normal for a player to progress through concussion protocol as quickly as Armstrong has, and it really hasn’t been a surprise given the initial diagnosis he got shortly after the injury last Saturday.
***Ryker Fyfe said he was still preparing this week as if he’s going to be the starter, but offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf said the staff is also preparing its game plan around the chances of either Armstrong or Fyfe being the quarterback.
***While Knevel has been practicing this week, Cavanaugh said Cole Conrad will start at right tackle against Minnesota. Cavanaugh said he’s noticed Conrad has been hanging out a lot with Nick Gates off the field, which he obviously likes. Cavanaugh said he thinks Conrad would be a very good player down the road.
***Should NU have to turn to Zack Darlington at all, Langsdorf said they have some packages in pace to work around his abilities. Langsdorf said Darlington has picked up the QB position well again after moving to receiver this spring.
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