Taylor Walstad is dying to play. We know his parents are as well, and even Arizona State would like to see one of its commitments for next year back on the field.
It’s been a methodical but progressing recovery and rehab for Walstad after he suffered a knee injury in the opening game against Mesa Skyline.
Walstad is back at practice this week, but Wolves coach Jim Ewan called it a “40-60″ proposition his star running back would see the field.
That’s being generous. Even if he gets back on the field this week against Chandler Hamilton, it won’t be for many plays. It’s a pretty rough transition going from a month on the bench to game speed against the No. 1 Huskies.
Chandler has a bye next week, followed by Mesa Red Mountain, Phoenix Desert Vista, Mesa Mountain View and Phoenix Trevor Browne.
The Wolves could sweep those four games going into the playoffs, especially if Walstad is playing and close to 100 percent (which he should be).
We know this week is a big game and that the Wolves have never beaten Hamilton, but Walstad’s health for the next 6-8 weeks is more important than beating Hamilton in Week 6.
Five or ten snaps wouldn’t be a bad thing, but even though another two weeks of practice would make him go stir-crazy, Walstad and the Wolves would be wise for the lack of wear.
Wish u the best of health & luck big boy!! God bless!
I have to second what bigbluwolf said!