This one will leave a very sizable mark.
Because of an unspecified injury, David Woodward didn’t play in Utah State’s Week 10 loss to BYU this past Saturday. This week, head coach Gary Andersen confirmed that the junior linebacker won’t see the field at all again in 2019 as the injury will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
While the absence will hurt the team, the head coach was more worried about the player.
“It’s the hardest for him, trust me, it’s the hardest for the kid,” Andersen said according to the Salt Lake Tribune. “He’ll go through it, but it’s a devastating blow for a young man to be in that spot.”
The good news is that Woodward has another season of eligibility he can use next season.
Despite missing a game, Woodward is far and away the Aggies leading tackler with 93 (defensive back Troy Lefeged‘s 56 are No. 2). He’s also forced a team-leading four fumbles, including one he returned for a touchdown.
Woodward’s five tackles for loss and two sacks are both tied for second on the team as well.