Show y e xceLat jhat tositiqn” aqougbtojcally " Aim Smith said V The secondary is young but experi- Continued from Page 3 “We need to play with consistency and i confidence” defensive coordinator Chris Smeland said “If we do that we should be a solid “We’ve been pretty fortunate besides Sean Coleman with no nicks on defense Everyone is making good progress” The USU defense did its share to keep the Aggies in the hunt last year ranking among the league leaders in every defensive category including second in total 1 - defense (3734 yards per game) The enced Sophomores Craig Miller (27 tackles four interceptions) at comeiback and Johndalc Gartv 30 tackles) at free safety saw plenty of time last year because of injuries Hudson (80 tackles one interception) and Nelson add some age Despite losing a good part of the offensive starters the Aggies look to just reload in 96 and not miss a beat with senior quarterback Patrick Mullins and senior running back Abu Wilson back the offense b on its way Wilson accounted for 82 percent of USU’s ground attack finishing 11th in the country (1342 yards per game) His 1476 Thanks to three returning starters up yards was the second-be- st year by an & front who have all beefed up the Aggies Aggie and his 15 noshing touchdowns tied should be even stronger in ‘96 Seniors a school record Danilo Robinson (96 tackles and 103 “Abu will have every opportunity to be s sacks) and Eddie Davis (21 tackles) will as good as any running baa in the coun-tr- y start at the ends with Crosland (83 tackSmith said “He is the complete pack-les 55 sacks) and junior Writer FSefia (32 age as a nmnei pass receiver and Mocker” Wilson has a stabte fall of tack ups with taddes) at tackles “Tfcams won’t push us around like they did freshman Demario Brown junior hfehrin a year ago” Smith said “If we stay healthy Blue (248 yards and a TD) and junior col- vhrimn we have a chanoe to be pretty good up final” Ifgc tpraSur er Muffin fame to USU via the JC route a The big name on defense is senior David Gin who set a single-seasbeat out Matt Wells who has year pn record with 168 taddes in “95 He made 25 been moved to the defense and is a backup free safety Muffin struggled at T rtops against Utah far another school record “David Gill is simply a workhorse” times last year but hit his stride thelast six Smith said “David manages to make play games of the seastm He completed 209- after play after play and he makes (Mays of-3passes far 2774 yards 12 TDs and 16 interceptions all over the field” “Piirifit Muffin The big question is who will play next tiffmwiitnqif vriifc I ss of 1995 Smith to Gill Junior Jeremy (18 over the last four fid “At the end of die season he finally tackles) is penciled in right now Wagplayed like I had expected him to all along goner (98 tackles four Interceptions) has been pushed this year by JC should make an easy transition to rover signal caller Matt Sauk who may see (part linebacker snd defensive back) “Spencer is physical and talented some playing time if Mullins struggles Aggies also forced ZS turnovers tine-back- on i rax 83 f gw Hunt-Lovele- a Wkto receiver Aaron Frazier (82) Qls wrapped up after maWnfl Alexander is gone but wide receivers coach Paul Petnno has a whole stable of capable receivers Seniors Aaron Frazier (19 catches) and Shawn Turner (14 catch-- es) will share time with four JUCOs Nakis Jenkins Steve Smith Smiley King and Reggie Hill show” Paul “Last year was a one-ma- n Petrino said- “This year watch them sll They all can make lug days Our depth is real good and we should be able to spread it out more” The only tight end returning with expert- cnee is sophomore London McBride who isn’t listed on the two-ma- n depth chart A - pair of JC athletes are ahead of him Guillermo Chavez and WqaDamuni The hardest hit position on die offense may be the offensive line Junior Brandon 3P° infe SENIOR CUTS JJ00 Mon ?atr"£ttpltng Itfng lit om-- S pm Monday - career-Mulli- 12-of-- ’800 PERMS North Main Dyson returns but has moved from tackle to center Senior TVoy Kems returns at strong guard Filling out the rest of the line is junior MauridoJourdan at weak tackle sophomore Ken Whtts at weak guard and JC transfer Mark Rommel at strong tackle The offensive line is certainly a priori- ty” Smith said “We’re counting on a lot of new bodies on the offensive line but we should be better up front with the addition of some bigger and stronger recruits” Like last year Smith won’t have to worry about senior punter Nathan Mor-leak and senior pbcdachcr Micah Knoir Both have been booting the ball since they were freshmen Morreak average a best 399 yards a punt in 95 and Knorr field was 25th nationally making attempts goal EEKENESiillSffi IN HAIR DESIGN HAIRCUTS 'ey 1996 September 26-2- 9 Package Includes: Round trip airfare from Salt Lake City to Anaheim 3 nights lodging at Conestoga Hotel Disneyland "Free days Flex Pass No Friday IMS pm a catch against SoiXhem Mist (5 days for the price of 2 days) Magic Morning Character breakfast Transfers Optional Car rental provided upon request at 1 additional cost per person 249-at Auto Economy Have The Biggest Parts We Inventory In Town - 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