Anthony Smith has the chance to be “one of the best” to ever play for the Gophers

[BleedGopher]

Per Dylan:

Anthony Smith has the chance to be “one of the best” to ever play for the Gophers​

When asked about his star defender, defensive end Anthony Smith, Collins didn’t hide his feelings for the redshirt junior.

“I think Anthony Smith can be the best one to ever play here since we’ve been here, on the defensive line,” Collins said. “What he’s able to do in terms of playing defensive end, like you said, moving inside, pass rushing, stopping the run. I mean, the guy takes care of his body. He’s a leader, and taking that next step as well, in terms of leading the defense and leading the football team. I think the sky is the limit for him. He just needs to continue to take that next step, you know, and keep going.

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Go Gophers!!

 

[GophEnEspaña]

He's definitely the best physical specimen I can remember we've had on the line, and his versatility is special. I saw Ryan Burns mention that our interior line depth is very worrying so I hope teams don't target Smith to wear him out too early.

 

[highwayman]

He's definitely the best physical specimen I can remember we've had on the line, and his versatility is special. I saw Ryan Burns mention that our interior line depth is very worrying so I hope teams don't target Smith to wear him out too early.

Leaves an open lane for the other three.

Worrying about things that don't affect you and that you have no control over is so taxing and unnecessary. But the "Minnesota" way...

 

[DinkytownDelight]

He's definitely the best physical specimen I can remember we've had on the line, and his versatility is special. I saw Ryan Burns mention that our interior line depth is very worrying so I hope teams don't target Smith to wear him out too early.

Reminds me a lot of a trimmer, quicker Ra'Shede Hageman with all-world athleticism!

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

I've been watching and waiting since they first signed him. He took a big leap last year. I expect another this year.

 

[GophEnEspaña]

Reminds me a lot of a trimmer, quicker Ra'Shede Hageman with all-world athleticism!

Totally forgot about Rashede. Ironically I think he would have really benefited from a PJ-style program.