Gopher LB Damien Wilson one of 5 "B1G first-year players to watch in 2013"

[BleedGopher]

per Adam Rittenberg:

Minnesota LB Damien Wilson, junior: The Gophers need immediate help at linebacker after losing Mike Rallis and Keanon Cooper, and they expect to get it from Wilson, a junior-college transfer from Mississippi. Head coach Jerry Kill was excited about Wilson's addition on signing day, and Wilson showed some promising signs during his first spring session with the Gophers. The 6-foot-2, 254-pound Wilson ranked fourth nationally in the juco ranks with 122 tackles last season and recorded six tackles for loss, two sacks and two pass breakups. Barring a preseason surprise, he'll play a significant role for Minnesota's defense this fall.

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/78071/b1g-first-year-players-to-watch-in-2013

Go Gophers!!

 

[Mayne Street]

Could have been done with [insert Gopher LB here]. Jack Lynn may end up getting the most reps at the MLB spot. I'm excited to see if any of the incoming recruits for this fall are able to make impact, especially De'Vondre Campbell.

 

[t-docious]

I like Berk Edwards. I hope he runs 150+ yards on michigan and their homecoming!

 

[wait!what?]

I like Berk Edwards. I hope he runs 150+ yards on michigan and their homecoming!

ya know, that really would be fantastic.

 

[nsmike]

I like Berk Edwards. I hope he runs 150+ yards on michigan and their homecoming!

My dream is slightly different burning them by taking it to the house on a screen pass from 65/70 yards out. As for D Wilson, I see him at a minimum, in the rotation for obvious running downs.