Michael “Canadian Bacon” Atkinson was the talk of last season's Bronco redshirt squad as he dominated at every given opportunity, being tagged as redshirt player of the year. With the graduation of a few good defensive stars, i.e., Kyle Gingg, it was ever so important for someone or two, if you will, to step up and make their presence known.

Well, a couple of defensive performers have done just that. Walk-on J.C. Percy and the 320-pound defensive tackle Canadian Bacon. Well, barring unforeseen circumstance, J.C. will be game ready, but whether Bacon will be is now up to coach Pete.

In the early morning hours this July 22, 20-year-old Michael was arrested for a DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. Bacon stru...

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