Injury bug continues to bite the No. 10 Cougars ahead of showdown with old rival TCU
BYU football coach Kalani Sitake talked injury situation, progress during bye week, and Cougars' drop in the rankings in his news conference on Monday
Byu's football season has been plagued by injuries, with senior right tackle Andrew Gentry joining injured linebacker Siale Esera in being sidelined. Gentry suffered a lower leg injury in the team's win against Colorado State and underwent surgery on his right foot/ankle. He expressed optimism about returning by the end of the season stronger than ever.
Esera remains questionable for the team's first Big 12 road game against old rival TCU. Three players who were game-time decisions against Colorado State will return for the TCU matchup, including tight end Roger Saleapaga, guard Kyle Sfarcioc, and backup receiver/returner Tiger Bachmeier. The Cougars, who had a bye last weekend, feel confident in their depth and the players who will be stepping up in Gentry and Esera's absence.
Head coach Kalani Sitake remains unfazed by the team dropping from No. 9 to No. 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, focusing instead on getting the team at their best for the upcoming season. Despite some respect for TCU, Sitake expects a challenging game, citing the Frogs' recent struggles and the potential for turnovers.
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