DEFENSIVE DEPTH
Folklore or not the Huskies defense continues to set the tone from start to finish of all practices. Saturday was no exception. Junior defensive lineman Tuli Letuligasenoa and outside linebacker Sav’ell Smalls led the defense with impactful plays that had the offense on edge during presnap. How impactful?
At one point in the scrimmage, the offense was called for three consecutive false start penalties. Joining Letuligasenoa and Smalls in recording a sack were outside linebacker Cooper McDonald, inside linebacker M.J. Tafisi, and Nickelback Brendan Radley-Hiles . The best defensive play of the day went to linebacker Jackson Sirmon who recorded a pick-six
TALENTED DEFENSIVE BACKS
The defensive backs did show up and show out. Junior cornerback Kyle Gordon had several plays to assure coaches he is ready for prime time. On one play the 6-0 190 Gordon levitated into the air to knock down a Morris pass intended for receiver Rome Odunze. With some much talent and depth, the secondary has been a revolving door during a Macy’s Christmas sale with everyone getting a turn to showcase their talents.
Dominique Hampton, Cameron Williams, Julius Irvin, and Asa Turner all took turns at the starting safety position. With McDuffie sitting out Saturday’s scrimmage sophomore Mishael Powell did not disappoint when he ran with the one opposite Kyle Gordon. Redshirt freshman Elijah Jackson saw some first-team reps.
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