He was a linebacker last year and we were looking for a tailback and tried him there. He didn't know the plays very well, but he's learned them now and got faster over the summer. He's a tough runner.

When I took over the job four years ago we were just in one of those down cycles. Then last year, we had four starters who were juniors go down with injuries.

These are the kids who have come through the program with me. They've bought into what we try to do academically and athletically and it's paying off.