Coming into a new offense as a junior isn't an easy task, but fullback Jay Prosch has shown it isn't impossible.
Despite having his own set of personal setbacks, namely losing his mother to cancer, Prosch has shown a sense of determination in the face of adversity.
While his main role is lead blocking for the running back, as the season progresses he has found himself being called upon to do extra work.
In last week's matchup against Vanderbilt, Prosch had two catches for 9 yards and a 5-yard rush. The Illinois transfer is happy with his expanding role and looks forward to seeing more catch and run opportunities in the games ahead.
"I've always thought I had hands, but I've never really gotten the opportunity to catch the ball much," Prosch said. "So now hopefully that will open up some more, but we'll see."
It is no secret this season has been less than perfect. As a player, nothing hurts worse than losing, especially close games, but Prosch said he knows that to improve as an individual and a team as a whole, he and the rest of the Tigers can't get caught up in the negativity that surrounds them.
"It's a grind," Prosch said. "I think everybody is a little down, because it is almost impossible not to be; but you know, you just have to stay positive. Even though some people may think that's stupid or that's impossible, it's not about that.
"We're in this together, and we have no other choice except to be positive and look forward, so that's what we're trying to do -- just look forward and just take it game by game to do what we can to get better."
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