Vocal leader. Everybody says it. But Ohio senior safety Michael Mitchell doesn't even know what the fuss is about: It's just the way he plays.
I've always had a lot of energy
Mitchell said. It's fortunate that me being me gets everybody ready.
Last week, the Bobcats opened up training camp, and last season is in the books. Injuries and roster changes were major factors in the Bobcats' .500 season last year, but Mitchell likes the look of the defense so far throughout camp.
Everybody was kind of in and out last year Mitchell said. But we know who the starters are this year so now we're at the point where we just come together
be able to gel and bring that to the season.
Lee Renfro, junior linebacker for the 'Cats, can tell the difference between the 2007 and 2008 defensive squads. -
Renfro said. I'm really impressed on how the cornerbacks and safeties are breaking to the ball
and the pursuit has been really great.
Time together on the football field can really show improvement of team chemistry, and the Bobcats' linebacking core has been together for a year and a half.
Now that we've gotten through the spring
a lot of the guys are catching on to the concepts
and I think the defense is just playing really well
Renfro said.
Injury Report
Jameson Hartke has been sitting out of contact drills, but he has not stopped preparing for the season. He is jogging during practices, running through and over tackling dummies, but wants to be out on the field competing with his teammates.
It's tough
said the 6-foot-4 senior defensive end. I've never been hurt in my life
never missed a game
