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Richard Mullaney, Oregon State Beaves receiver, returning to form after elbow injury

CORVALLIS -- Richard Mullaney trotted out with the starting unit and lined up on the outside during Oregon State's scrimmage last week.

This was a normal occurrence for much of the senior wide receiver's career. But not recently.

After being sidelined for the second half of last season with a fractured elbow, Mullaney has gradually worked his way back to health. The re-insertion into the first unit is just the latest benchmark in that recovery.

"First week back was a little rough," Mullaney said after Tuesday's practice. "I hadn't gone against a defender in months.