WILLIAMSBURG, Va.
(March 18, 2013) - The William and Mary football team will be back on the
practice field this afternoon for its third practice of the spring.
Today's spring practice update features the linebackers. Rising
sophomore linebacker Luke Rhodes recently sat down with TribeAthletics.com to
discuss his offseason preparation as well as life off the field.
Below is a quick look at the Tribe's spring two-deep at the
linebackers.
Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach Scott Boone:
"We return a core of starters with a good deal of game
experience, as Luke Rhodes and Airek Green have been starters, while Quincey
September has been a key reserve. We
also have talented depth, but it is young and hasn't seen much game action.
Luke and Airek are athletic and physical on the inside, while we will have
explosive talent at the outside position."
Linebackers
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Mike Linebacker
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#50 Luke Rhodes, So. (6-2, 230)
2012 Video Highlights
Returns after starting as a redshirt freshman ... Named to
Jerry Rice Award watch list, an award that honors the nation's top freshman in
the FCS ... Third-team all-conference selection last season ... Gives team tough,
physical presence in middle of defense ... Will continue to emerge as one of the
league's premier linebackers.
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#49 Matthew Pocta, Jr. (6-0, 230)
Uses instincts and knowledge of defensive scheme to maximize
talent ... Tough, physical player who fits well against the run game ... Reserve
linebacker last season who was a member of the travel squad for seven games.
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Will Linebacker
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#6 Airek Green, Jr. (6-1, 210)
2012 Video Highlights
Moved to the inside position this spring after playing
outside position last fall ... Move will allow him to use athleticism and
instincts to have increased impact ... Posses ability to be impact player off
edge of defense.
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#40 Ian Haislip, So. (6-1, 225)
One of the team's most explosive linebackers with great
physical presence ... Will use spring to gain more experience in defense ... Good
speed ... Could also see time as reserve in middle position ... Member of the
travel squad for eight games during his redshirt freshman season last fall.
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Sam Linebacker
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#41 Quincey September, Sr. (6-3, 225)
Long, athletic player with outstanding toughness ... Has all
the physical tools to be an impact player ... Needs to continue to gain
experience with defense this spring ... Impact reserve last season, appearing in
all 11 games and earning a start against Richmond.
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#29 Marcus Harvey, RFr. (6-2, 195)
Posses outstanding speed ... Good instincts for game ... Needs
to continue to gain experience ... Long and athletic frame ... Honored as the 2012
W&M QB Club Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year as a freshman ... Honored
as one of Virginia's top 100 seniors by the Roanoke Times at Langley High
School prior to joining the Tribe.
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