Clay Walderzak has taken on two full left knee reconstructions and a position change over the course of three football seasons.
Through tribulation and perseverance, Walderzak wrote his own comeback story. He played his first game of the 2018 season against Maine on Sept. 22 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, blocking for quarterback Tommy Lazzaro and running back Jonathan Ward.
“It’s extremely relieving to be back,” Walderzak said. “It’s mentally and physically taxing, and this was not my first rodeo. It felt good to be out there, and I’m excited.”
The offensive lineman split time at right and left tackle in CMU’s 17-5 victory on Saturday.