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--There still is no clear frontrunner in the competition to find a successor at fullback for Mike Henry. Redshirt Jephete Matilus, who switched to fullback at the start of camp after three years at linebacker, junior college transfer Miles Thomas and redshirt sophomore Tyler Hartmann are all vying for the starting role.
Tight ends/H-backs coach Rob Reeves said none of the three have separated themselves yet in the position battle. With less than two weeks to go until the Gophers open the season against Eastern Illinois, the final starting decision could be a last-minute call.
--In 2013, Drew Goodger and Lincoln Plsek were consistently rotated in from series to series at the Y-tight end spot. Reeves expects to do the same thing with the duo this season.
--The top two spots in the defensive tackle rotation appear to be set, with two-year starter Cameron Botticelli and junior Scott Ekpe leading the way. Beyond Botticelli and Ekpe, defensive line coach Jeff Phelps said Wednesday there was a heavy competition for the available second unit spots, mentioning that senior Harold Legania was in that mix.
However, during his weekly radio appearance Sunday on WCCO-AM, Kill revealed that Legania has moved to the offensive line to give him a better chance at playing time.
With Legania no longer in the equation, the competition at D-tackle is somewhat clearer. Freshman Steven Richardson has made a strong push for a spot during the first two weeks of practice. He's vying for a place in the rotation with Demaris Peppers and sophomore Yoshoub Timms. Junior Robert Ndondo-Lay was recently shifted over to tackle from defensive end to add another element to the position battle.
Phelps plans to begin solidifying the first and second teams on the D-line over the weekend.
--There still is no clear frontrunner in the competition to find a successor at fullback for Mike Henry. Redshirt Jephete Matilus, who switched to fullback at the start of camp after three years at linebacker, junior college transfer Miles Thomas and redshirt sophomore Tyler Hartmann are all vying for the starting role.
Tight ends/H-backs coach Rob Reeves said none of the three have separated themselves yet in the position battle. With less than two weeks to go until the Gophers open the season against Eastern Illinois, the final starting decision could be a last-minute call.
--In 2013, Drew Goodger and Lincoln Plsek were consistently rotated in from series to series at the Y-tight end spot. Reeves expects to do the same thing with the duo this season.
--The top two spots in the defensive tackle rotation appear to be set, with two-year starter Cameron Botticelli and junior Scott Ekpe leading the way. Beyond Botticelli and Ekpe, defensive line coach Jeff Phelps said Wednesday there was a heavy competition for the available second unit spots, mentioning that senior Harold Legania was in that mix.
However, during his weekly radio appearance Sunday on WCCO-AM, Kill revealed that Legania has moved to the offensive line to give him a better chance at playing time.
With Legania no longer in the equation, the competition at D-tackle is somewhat clearer. Freshman Steven Richardson has made a strong push for a spot during the first two weeks of practice. He's vying for a place in the rotation with Demaris Peppers and sophomore Yoshoub Timms. Junior Robert Ndondo-Lay was recently shifted over to tackle from defensive end to add another element to the position battle.
Phelps plans to begin solidifying the first and second teams on the D-line over the weekend.
