A few notes from Wake Forest's first practice

August 2, 2008 10:23 AM

Posted by ESPN.com's Heather Dinich

A few notes out of Winston-Salem that I didn't get to yesterday ...

Redshirt senior fullback Rich Belton, who missed most of last season after suffering a torn ACL against Nebraska in the second game of the year, was back at practice.

"The knee feels great," Belton stated in the team practice report. "I'm just glad to be back out here with my teammates. My role is to help out some of the younger guys and show them the ropes, help them get adjusted to being here."

Two players were not able to participate in practice. Freshman tight end J.T. Dixon was in uniform but did not participate due to a back injury. Redshirt freshman cornerback Marcus Williams is wearing a cast on his left foot and ankle following off-season surgery. He is still several weeks away from taking the field.

About 150 or so fans watched the practice which coach Jim Grobe cut short by a few minutes. Grobe was honored Friday night by the Triad Carolinas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Rich Belton, Nebraska Cornhuskers, J.T. Dixon, Marcus Williams, Jim Grobe

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