Looks like LJ may be getting his first start....

[Devin Vierth]

VERMEIL:“As for guys getting better than they were, how about Larry Johnson? He’s gaining confidence and a better understanding of what’s happening within the running game, how to read the blocks, a little more patient getting to the line of scrimmage and more explosive when he gets there, pulling through tackles with his powerful legs and then speeding around the corner. I’m happy for him, really proud of him. It’s great to see a guy who’s been put through what he’s been through get to where he can walk off the field with a big grin and having people interview him and be the last guy in the locker room before we have our team prayer. He’s gone through tough times, some of it he’s brought on himself and some of it we’ve brought on him. But it’s a maturing experience for him.”

Q: If Derrick Blaylock can’t start, will we assume he will this Sunday?

VERMEIL: “Yes.”

Q: He’ll make his first start Sunday.

VERMEIL: “Yes. I haven’t met with the offensive coaches or defensive coaches. Everybody got a couple of hours of sleep and some guys just came in and went to work on Denver.”