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Per Randy:
As this year’s Aug. 29 opener against North Carolina quickly approaches, Lindenberg is determined to make the type of impact that eluded him last fall. He’s dealt with the frustrations, rehabbed his leg back to full health and embraced the approach of making the most of the opportunities that lie ahead.
“You can’t worry about what happened in the past,” Lindenberg said this week. “You can only worry about what you do now to set up a better future for yourself.’’
That future, if you listen to those judging individual awards, could be a productive one. The speedy 6-3, 240-pounder has been named to watch list for the Butkus Award (top linebacker) and the Chuck Bednarik Award (top defensive player).
In addition, writer Bruce Feldman of The Athletic named Lindenberg as No. 72 on his college football “Freaks List,” a compilation of 101 players who stand out because of their athletic feats. Feldman wrote of Lindenberg: “His pro shuttle time [in Gophers testing] was 4.00 — no linebacker has moved that quick at the NFL combine since 2019, when WVU’s David Long did it in 3.97 seconds.”
Lindenberg is flattered by the recognition but doesn’t dwell on it.
“It’s great to be recognized for these national trophies,” he said. “It’s something to be proud of and something to chase after, but at the end of the day, we are out here getting better as a team. It’s not just an individual thing for myself. It’s about the guys around me.”
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Go Gophers!!
As this year’s Aug. 29 opener against North Carolina quickly approaches, Lindenberg is determined to make the type of impact that eluded him last fall. He’s dealt with the frustrations, rehabbed his leg back to full health and embraced the approach of making the most of the opportunities that lie ahead.
“You can’t worry about what happened in the past,” Lindenberg said this week. “You can only worry about what you do now to set up a better future for yourself.’’
That future, if you listen to those judging individual awards, could be a productive one. The speedy 6-3, 240-pounder has been named to watch list for the Butkus Award (top linebacker) and the Chuck Bednarik Award (top defensive player).
In addition, writer Bruce Feldman of The Athletic named Lindenberg as No. 72 on his college football “Freaks List,” a compilation of 101 players who stand out because of their athletic feats. Feldman wrote of Lindenberg: “His pro shuttle time [in Gophers testing] was 4.00 — no linebacker has moved that quick at the NFL combine since 2019, when WVU’s David Long did it in 3.97 seconds.”
Lindenberg is flattered by the recognition but doesn’t dwell on it.
“It’s great to be recognized for these national trophies,” he said. “It’s something to be proud of and something to chase after, but at the end of the day, we are out here getting better as a team. It’s not just an individual thing for myself. It’s about the guys around me.”
Keeping linebacker Cody Lindenberg healthy could spark Gophers’ defensive turnaround
Anoka native Cody Lindenberg was limited to four games last season with a hamstring injury but made his presence felt when he played.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
