College football: Former Exeter standout JR Strauss finally gets his chance at Villanova

College football: Former Exeter standout JR Strauss finally gets his chance at Villanova

JR Strauss was restless for most of August and sleepless for the week leading up to Villanova’s football opener against Colgate. He knew the opportunity to make his first start for the Wildcats was drawing near. He couldn’t contain his anticipation. Strauss, a former Exeter standout, made a team-high eight tackles from his inside linebacker spot in Villanova’s 24-17 victory over Colgate last Saturday at home. “It was an awesome feeling,” Strauss…