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The Gophers have their first official practice today and in the weeks ahead it will be interesting to watch the quarterbacks. All of Dinkytown knows redshirt junior Mitch Leidner is the starter but what will the pecking order be behind him? Will fans see prize freshman Demry Croft this season?
Jerry Kill made it clear earlier this week Croft will remain a quarterback. “He’s a guy that played receiver but we’re not doing that,” the Minnesota head coach said.
The 6-5 Croft was a wide receiver at Boylan High School in Rockford, Illinois before switching to quarterback. Kill, who said after signing Croft to a National Letter of Intent last winter that the young QB was a “steal,” is high on the 18-year-old’s athleticism and poise. Defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys has even asked about Croft’s availability for defense.
“I know coach Claeys would like to have him over on defense, so any time he does that, that means he’s a pretty good athlete,” Kill said. “I informed coach Claeys that will not happen.”
http://shamasportsheadliners.com/u-not-switching-prize-qb-to-defense/
Go Gophers!!
The Gophers have their first official practice today and in the weeks ahead it will be interesting to watch the quarterbacks. All of Dinkytown knows redshirt junior Mitch Leidner is the starter but what will the pecking order be behind him? Will fans see prize freshman Demry Croft this season?
Jerry Kill made it clear earlier this week Croft will remain a quarterback. “He’s a guy that played receiver but we’re not doing that,” the Minnesota head coach said.
The 6-5 Croft was a wide receiver at Boylan High School in Rockford, Illinois before switching to quarterback. Kill, who said after signing Croft to a National Letter of Intent last winter that the young QB was a “steal,” is high on the 18-year-old’s athleticism and poise. Defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys has even asked about Croft’s availability for defense.
“I know coach Claeys would like to have him over on defense, so any time he does that, that means he’s a pretty good athlete,” Kill said. “I informed coach Claeys that will not happen.”
http://shamasportsheadliners.com/u-not-switching-prize-qb-to-defense/
Go Gophers!!
