Witt, McCloud & Person Out for NC State vs. Syracuse

Head Coach Dave Doeren announced at his weekly press conference this morning that Redshirt Junior Right Tackle Justin Witt, Senior Cornerback Nick McCloud and Sophomore Running Back Ricky Person will all miss the game against Syracuse this week.

Ricky Person is out, but not long term. He will be back, but won’t play this week. Same with Justin Witt.

Nick [McCloud] plans to be back as soon as he can be. The goal was this game. If it’s not this game, the goal will be next game. (GoPack)

Person’s injury looked to be extremely serious, when he was carted of the field against FSU, but the x-ray’s came back negative. Apparently things weren’t nearly as bad as they looked, because the ACCNetwork wouldn’t even show the replay on the injury. Through 5 games, Person has rushed for 202 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and 2 touchdowns, starting the first two contests.

Witt has started all 5 games at Right Tackle in 2019, and is the most experienced offensive lineman on the roster.

McCloud was injured in the season opener against ECU, and hasn’t seen the field since. He has yet to use his redshirt season, and Doeren was asked if that possibility was being considered at this point.

We’ll just keep going that way, and if we end up in that scenario we’ll get there, but his goal is to help us win this year. (GoPack)