Jason Gwaltney was turning into a nice little story at C.W. Post and was playing like, well, like people expected of Jason Gwaltney. Then Jason Gwaltney apparently remembered he was Jason Gwaltney.

Gwaltney missed Friday’s walk-through, according to the coach. The sophomore’s third unexcused absence resulted in his second suspension of the season. He was disciplined before Post’s game against Shippensburg on Oct. 4 after missing a practice and a treatment for his sore knee.

“Before we can take the next step with him, he needs to make a commitment to this program,” Collins said, adding that Gwaltney was apologetic but didn’t give a reason for his action. “He needs to show that he’s a teammate and it’ll start with schoolwork and offseason workouts.”

Not sure what’s more alarming: He’s only a sophomore or he continues to do this. He won’t play in the season finale and signs point to this being the end at any level. It’s an old story, but it’s still a sad one and particularly worrisome as we discuss Tajh Boyd.

Here’s something weird, something to consider, something to remember. Gwaltney’s half-brother is WVU’s sophomore defensive lineman Scooter Berry and Berry was essentially a recruiting throw-in many expected was here to keep his half-brother happy. To date, he’s been as valuable as anyone on WVU’s defense, which therefore makes him one of the most valuable players on the team, to say nothing of one of the most enjoyable.

When your team was looking for a fullback earlier this season, did you ever volunteer?

SB:Every day I make a joke to the offensive coaches and say, ‘Hey, put me in at fullback, I can get some yards or block.’ They just laugh at me. I think they forget I played fullback in high school.

So you’re still available?

SB:Center, offensive guard, tackle, running back, wide receiver, anything. I’m the mechanic.