As with many spring workouts and the Panther coaching staff wanting to get a look at new or inexperienced players, they will limit the reps of proven players.
Therefore, Thomas, who has appeared in 34 games for UNI over the past three seasons, including 13 starts last season, found himself sitting out for a large portion of UNI’s live-scrimmage sessions last weekend.
“We have such great teachers and coaches who teach you to want the best for others ... want you to put them before yourself for the betterment of the team.
“But you get that itch, you want to go out and stop the play and coach them, tell them what they did wrong or could do better.