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With five catches and three touchdowns in his first two games, Drew Wolitarsky was the surprise of the Bomber receiving corps.

Now it’s a surprise when he actually gets the ball.

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Even though he’s a starter, the 23-year-old has just one catch over the last two games, and finds himself running route after route without seeing a pass come his way.

“That’s my role this year,” Wolitarsky said. “I knew I would be coming in, a young guy, just trying to earn the trust of the team and do a lot of blocking. I just make the plays I can. Whatever comes my way — that’s what I tell myself every day.

“Eventually the ball will come. And probably a touchdown.”

That’s the crazy thing about Wolitarsky. Of his 10 catches, four are touchdowns, the first three from former college roommate Chris Streveler.

He just works and waits for the next opportunity, simply trying to beat the defender lined up across from him, convinced his patience will pay off.

“Big-time. That’s why I keep positive. That’s kind of what it was like in college for me. Start up as a young freshman and don’t get too many balls. And then three years later you’re the main target.

“So I’m just biding my time. The payoff will always come.”