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Could the Gophers have a pass rushing tandem that will put pressure on opposing Big Ten quarterbacks?
It too early to know for sure, but starting defensive ends Michael Amaefula and Thieren Cockran have been www.nikeclevelandbrownsstore.com developing their chemistry this spring. Amaefula, a sophomore from Arlington, Texas, led Maroon team with four tackles, including two sacks, in a 30 victory over the Gold team in the spring game Saturday, April 21, at TCF Bank Stadium. Cockran, a 6foot6, 235pound redshirt freshman fromFlorida, had three tackles.
came out with a goal that we didn want to make any mistakes and show that we really progressed over the spring, Amaefula said. with (Cockran) is really great because he versatile on the other side. When you got two guys with (speed), it harder for you to double team. When you got mantoman coverage, then you got a win. That what we thrive on. after starting four games as a true freshman in 2011, the 62, 245pound Amaefula knew he was far from consistent. He finished the season with 1 1/2 sacks, with one sack coming against Miami (Ohio) before Big Ten play.
He looks forward to proving he a different player this year.
feel more confident because last year I was more into thinking, Amaefula said. was thinking a lot about the play and the mistakes. If I made a mistake, I Josh Gordon Black Jersey was afraid he was going to take me out. Now I into the flow of the defense, I know everything that coming. I can just sit down, relax and play a little nikeclevelandbrownsstore.com/Authentic-Josh-Gordon-Jersey more. Wilhite as the starter, but he still considers him one of the leaders of the defensive line. look up to both of them, and they help us out when we have problems. They great people and individuals to look up to. finished with one tackle in the spring game. Wilhite was out with an undisclosed injury. Defensive ends Matt Garin (two tackles for loss) and Gavin Bronson (three tackles and a sack) also stood out.
Sophomore running back Donnell Kirkwood had limited reps after coming off a recent hamstring injury. But he still finished with five carries for 25 yards for the Gold team.
Kirkwood said he was disappointed a little because he didn play more, but felt good to know I could just go out there and run full speed without thinking about it. of the attention this spring was on junior college transfer James Gillum, but he finished with just three carries for 6 yards. Sophomores David Cobb (knee) and Devon Wright (hamstring) were out with injuries.
The leading rusher on both sides was redshirt freshman JoJuan Harper, who had nine carries for 44 yards. The 510, 195pound Harper transferred from North Dakota State College of Science but didn play football.
showed up today, Kirkwood said. got a little couple things to learn, but he a good running back. We all got a little something to learn from each one of us. I don even think it matters who is the starter. You have Cole (Banham), who is the scat back. James is like the allaround back. I kind of the power back. David is like a (Houston Texans running back) Arian Fostertype guy. Devon is just a pure athlete. We all bring something to the table. Junior kicker Chris Hawthorne had the only score of the game on a 21yard field goal, but he also missed from 43 and 48 yards. It was a much different performance from last season, when he nailed two field goals in his Gophers debut, including a 50yarder. But Kill said Hawthorne struggled because he had a different holder when the teams were split for the game.
Players still might switch sides during the game because of depth issues due to injuries. But it certainly appears that the Maroon team consistsof many starters, while Josh Gordon Jersey White the Gold teamis mostly reserves.
It interesting that starting quarterback MarQueis Gray is backed up by freshman Mitch Leidner on the Maroon team. I was expecting Gray reps to be limited to give opportunity to sophomoreMax Shortell or freshmanPhilip Nelson, who are both battling for the No. 2 spot. But Shortell and Nelson are on theGold team. Looks like Gray could be playing more than coach Jerry Kill hinted earlier this week.
Running back James Gillum, a junior college transfer, could have a big day on the ground if he gets a lot of carries on the Maroon team. David Cobb is also on the squad, but he likely be out with a knee injury. Gillum is the only running back competing for playing time who has been able to stay healthy.
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