Brennan Will Have Something To Kick About If Not Starting Qb

Sophomore Brian Brennan has put his best foot forward and is currently the University of Idaho football team’s top punter.

This fall, when Eric Hisaw returns to full strength, Brennan will try to earn the starting quarterback job. Brennan punted in high school and averaged 41 yards per kick.

Hisaw is making a speedy recovery from his January knee surgery. He is throwing well and regaining his mobility, a key to his success last season. Hisaw isn’t participating in spring drills.

Back from cancer

Tight end Jeff Pankratz went home to Boise during Christmas break in 1994 and found out he had lymphatic cancer.

Intensive chemotherapy the next six months seems to have abolished the cancer.

Pankratz is now back in Moscow after missing one semester of school. He’s listed as the No. 3 tight end, playing well enough to allow John LaJeunesse to move over to defensive end.

Coming up short

Idaho may have the shortest backfield in the nation next season. The starter will probably be 5-foot6, 208-pound Joel Thomas. Lavoni Kidd, who played two years ago before sitting out last season, injects speed with his 5-5 frame.

Scrimmage today

The Vandals hold their third scrimmage of the spring today at 10 a.m. at the Kibbie Dome. Admission is free.

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