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per Joe:
The Gophers’ use of Jeff Jones at wide receiver this spring appears to be more than just an experiment.
The highly touted freshman from Minneapolis Washburn continues to play both tailback and slot receiver during spring scrimmages. When the Gophers break into individual position groups, Jones works with the receivers, not the running backs.
“Right now him getting out and running bubble screens and doing those kinds of things — that’s where we have the most need right now,” coach Jerry Kill said Thursday. “We had him at running back all the other practices, and he’s a very intelligent kid. He learns very well and quick.
“So he’s able to do some of those things, and the more stuff you do with him in the spring, the more you can do with him in the fall.”
Kill has said the strong play by Rodrick Williams, Rodney Smith and Berkley Edwards at tailback has spurred the staff to find ways to maximize the talent on the field with Jones.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/298550311.html
Go Gophers!!
The Gophers’ use of Jeff Jones at wide receiver this spring appears to be more than just an experiment.
The highly touted freshman from Minneapolis Washburn continues to play both tailback and slot receiver during spring scrimmages. When the Gophers break into individual position groups, Jones works with the receivers, not the running backs.
“Right now him getting out and running bubble screens and doing those kinds of things — that’s where we have the most need right now,” coach Jerry Kill said Thursday. “We had him at running back all the other practices, and he’s a very intelligent kid. He learns very well and quick.
“So he’s able to do some of those things, and the more stuff you do with him in the spring, the more you can do with him in the fall.”
Kill has said the strong play by Rodrick Williams, Rodney Smith and Berkley Edwards at tailback has spurred the staff to find ways to maximize the talent on the field with Jones.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/298550311.html
Go Gophers!!