ON HIS DAY 1 GOALS
“Heavy amount on the fundamentals in Day 1. When we’re just in the helmet, we’re not doing a ton of team period, so it’s a heavy emphasis on fundamentals. Your stance, your start, your footwork, do a lot of formation recognition, especially on the defensive side, and just making calls and those kinds of things.”
ON ANYONE WHO SURPRISED HIM ON THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE
“I thought Derrick Simmons showed up today. I know it’s day one, defensive lineman. I hate pointing out just one, but where he’s taken his body since he’s been here, he looked the part, he fit right in being in Year 1.”
ON THE DIFFERENCES IN NICK MARSH AS A SOPHOMORE
“His confidence, awareness. We’re putting a lot on his plate, trying to move him around a little bit, and he hasn’t missed a beat. You can see his growth in leadership, too. I heard his voice out there a little bit today.”
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