Rocky Biegel, Bob Davis, Brad Martin, Brady Poppinga, Rob Morris, Shay Muirbrook, Alema Fitisemanu, Kurt Gouveia, Leon White and Bryan Kehl headline a rich Cougar linebacking tradition. Year in and year out the names may change but the position continues to roll forward. With Kehl taking his services to the next level David Nixon (6.3/223 SR) slides over to the inside. Nixon had 66 tackles in 2007 and is a candidate for All MWC Honors. There was one major setback during spring when starter Terrance Hooks was lost for the year with a severe knee injury. Vic So'oto switched positions and now will take care of business in Nixon's old position at OLB. The remaining two slots will be manned by Shawn Doman (cousins with QB coach Brandon Doman) and Matt Bauman. Bauman (6.1/225 JR) was also ranked #1 in his graduating class with a 4.0 GPA. Brandon Ogletree (former first team all state TX linebacker in high school)returns from his mission but will likely redshirt in 2008. Some of the depth will be provided by Grant Nelson and Matt Ah You. Nelson is a sophomore from Hopewell PA. JC transfer Coleby Clawson (3 star recruit from Snow College) will likely help fill in the LB depth.
02 July 2008
Linebacker Preview
Rocky Biegel, Bob Davis, Brad Martin, Brady Poppinga, Rob Morris, Shay Muirbrook, Alema Fitisemanu, Kurt Gouveia, Leon White and Bryan Kehl headline a rich Cougar linebacking tradition. Year in and year out the names may change but the position continues to roll forward. With Kehl taking his services to the next level David Nixon (6.3/223 SR) slides over to the inside. Nixon had 66 tackles in 2007 and is a candidate for All MWC Honors. There was one major setback during spring when starter Terrance Hooks was lost for the year with a severe knee injury. Vic So'oto switched positions and now will take care of business in Nixon's old position at OLB. The remaining two slots will be manned by Shawn Doman (cousins with QB coach Brandon Doman) and Matt Bauman. Bauman (6.1/225 JR) was also ranked #1 in his graduating class with a 4.0 GPA. Brandon Ogletree (former first team all state TX linebacker in high school)returns from his mission but will likely redshirt in 2008. Some of the depth will be provided by Grant Nelson and Matt Ah You. Nelson is a sophomore from Hopewell PA. JC transfer Coleby Clawson (3 star recruit from Snow College) will likely help fill in the LB depth.
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