Linebacker Ian Thomas hopes speed snags him spot as Illini starter
April 5, 2009 10:35 AM
Making a strong case for a starting spot at middle linebacker or strongside linebacker, the 6-foot, 228-pound Thomas is one of a half dozen athletic linebackers trying to play their way into a starting position during spring football practice.
"We're all kind of fast-twitch guys,'' Thomas said. "I feel like we can all get to the ball. That's where the defense is going to build. They're testing us a lot right now, seeing who plays well with whom, who plays well at what positions. They're trying things out now.
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"We're all kind of fast-twitch guys,'' Thomas said. "I feel like we can all get to the ball. That's where the defense is going to build. They're testing us a lot right now, seeing who plays well with whom, who plays well at what positions. They're trying things out now.
Supinie
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