Blake Whitlock is the only senior linebacker on the Boise State roster — and this is the first set of spring practices in his football career. Barring injury, they’ll be the only ones if this proves to be his last season playing the sport.
“I’m going to make the most of it. I’ve been trying to play as many plays as I can, ask coaches if I can squeeze in some extra reps at other positions,” Whitlock said.
This time last year, Whitlock considered giving up football after his redshirt sophomore season at Saddleback (Calif.) College, until Boise State offered a walk-on opportunity in the summer.