Said BK: “C.J. is a guy who is in that first six or seven for us. We’re going to have to develop some younger guys. Now, Randy Martinez has to step up for us, and Frank Becker has to be more consistent for us. That center position for us is one where we have to develop those young guys to make up for C.J.”

Based on that, does Cobb sound like a guy who will be back on the field in a few days?

“They want to make sure in contact situations he doesn’t develop a blood clot or something to that effect,” BK said.

BK, though, also said he expects Woods to be cleared medically and is looking to give him and freshman Nick Truesdell playing time this year.

Senior cornerback Mike Mickens

“I like Terrill Byrd. He creates a lot of problems back there, and he comes to play every game. You know what you’re going to get from him.”

Senior cornerback DeAngelo Smith

“Brandon Underwood. He’s funny. Look at him now. He’s lost. What’s up, B? He’s funny.”

During the time I was talking to Smith, Underwood was at a nearby table, staring off into space.

Senior tight end Connor Barwin

“Ricardo Matthews is my favorite player (laughs). He’s the most interesting, funny guy. Every day, he’ll do something funny that comes out of nowhere. I enjoy being on the D-line with him.”

Senior quarterback Dustin Grutza

“That’s tough to say. In our quarterback group, Tony Pike, because he’s hilarious. He keeps you in a lighter mood during practice. He’ll keep you in that good spirit. On defense, it’s Lamonte Nelms. He’s intense. We came in together, we roomed together for three years. He works hard and has done a lot. We push each other to get better each year.”

Senior punter Kevin Huber

“I have to say (long-snapper) Mike Windt.”

I call that a copout

“I know, but he’s my boy. We stick together all the time. In the offseason, we’re always together working out. We have to be together the whole time. He’s got to be my favorite player on the team.”