NORMAL — Down to two tailbacks because of COVID-19 contact tracing and minor injuries, Illinois State’s options were limited in Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage at Hancock Stadium.
Yet the more Wenkers Wright carried the football, the true freshman looked like a mighty attractive option.
Wright rushed 22 times for 112 yards and a touchdown as the Redbirds continued preparations for the Sept. 4 season opener against Butler.
“I think everything is starting to finally click,” Wright said. “Fall camp and scrimmages is where you have a chance to show up and let them know what you’re about.