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Thu March 27, 2008

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The last time OSU fans saw center David Washington he was being attended to by members of the training staff after injuring his leg in the first quarter against Troy University. by MATT STRASEN, THE OKLAHOMAN
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Lineman Washington back in ‘thud situations'
Oklahoma State center David Washington, who suffered a broken leg in last year's game at Troy in September, practiced unrestricted for the first time Wednesday afternoon.

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The soon-to-be senior had participated in previous practices, but coach Mike Gundy said it was his first time in "thud situations.”

"It felt real good,” Washington said. "I had a real anxious feeling. I just wanted to hit somebody and get back on the field.”

Andrew Lewis, who will be a junior in the fall, replaced Washington at center for the remainder of the season. Washington was the second-team center Wednesday, and Gundy said he wasn't sure where offensive line coach Joe Wickline will shuffle Lewis and Washington. Grant Garner can also play center, after backing up Lewis last season.

Said Gundy, "It's a good situation for us, to have three legitimate centers.”

Backup battle: Incoming freshman Brandon Weeden and sophomore Alex Cate continue to compete to be Zac Robinson's backup at quarterback. Gundy said Wednesday that neither one has emerged as the favorite.

"They're both doing fine, but neither one has just taken off with it,” Gundy said.

Gundy said he doesn't yet know if the staff will decide the backup position by the end of spring ball next month.

Junior college adjustments: Gundy said he continues to be impressed by the incoming junior college players.

On Wednesday, Gundy complimented the play of running back Beau Johnson and several defensive transfers, saying defensive tackle Swanson Miller "continues to show up,” Lucien Antoine "makes some plays at the safety position” and defensive end Jeremiah Price "is getting a little bit better.”

Back on Broadway: Last season's freshman sensation, receiver Dez Bryant, and the stunning return of Artrell Woods from a major back injury, have made most of the headlines for the receivers. But the