BYU football: Nelson's injury may put Hill in starting QB role

By Jeff Call, Deseret News

Published: Monday, Sept. 24 2012 11:19 p.m. MDT

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By his own estimation, Riley Nelson was functioning at just 65 percent of full strength in BYU's 7-6 loss at Boise State last Thursday night.

"He's tougher than any of us," Mendenhall said of Nelson. "Medical personnel work on him every day all week to get him to where he can play. It's hard for him to make it through. But I believe in him and I'd like him to be our quarterback. If he's close to being able to go, we'll play him. If he can't go, then he won't play. It's similar to the past couple of weeks … He'll go until he can't hardly stand up. We have to know that and help him make that decision."

Doman said Nelson's back is healing and getting better.

"It's significantly better right now than it was a week ago. I would suspect that by (Friday) he'll be pretty close to back to normal. That will be a tough decision to make. Do you prolong it? Or do you sit him down and let it get better? We'll have to make that decision soon … Hopefully we'll make the right decision."

Email: jeffc@desnews.com

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Will S.

Los Angeles, CA

Three thoughts: 1. Riley Nelson is selfish and he ruined the team's chances for a win at Boise by refusing to let a healthy QB play from the start. 2. Coaches Doman and Mendenhall are blinded by their loyalty to one player rather than doing More..

2:48 a.m. Sept. 25, 2012
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Manny

Saint George, UT

Why Hill? Lark has been there longer and probably knows the system better. And he's pretty good.

6:26 a.m. Sept. 25, 2012
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MarkWACougar

Richland, WA

A freshman is more prepared than Lark? Best for the team?

I am no longer a Doman supporter. Poor decisions are a habit.

6:31 a.m. Sept. 25, 2012
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