Wallace Doing Fine

Published 9:00 pm Thursday, August 24, 2006

C.J. Wallace said he’s doing fine and is expected to return to practice Saturday, and will be ready to play in the season-opener a week from Saturday against San Jose State.

Wallace suffered a concussion when he collided with two other players during Thursday’s scrimmage. He said he lost feeling in his hands for a few seconds but doesn’t believe he ever totally lost consciouness, and he remembers the play and the aftermath.

Wallace was chasing receiver Anthony Russo on a pass play from Isaiah Stanback when he collided with safety Jason Wells and all three players went down. Head coach Tyrone Willingham said Russo suffered a thigh contusion and Wells was “woozy” but all were expected to practice by Saturday.

Wallace was in good spirits when he met with the media Friday afternoon, saying it was scary at first but quickly realized he would be fine. He called the collision “The Big Bang Theory” and said he can’t wait for Wells to be able to his San Jose State instead of his own teammates.

Willingham said Wallace had no lingering issues with the injury and has no restrictions, and is only being held out on Friday as a precaution.

Willingham also reported Chris Hemphill has had a thigh bruise all camp that has somewhat limited him.