WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (March 20, 2013) – The Tribe football team will return to the field for its fourth practice of the spring Wednesday afternoon, as it continues preparing for the Green and Gold Spring Game scheduled for April 13.

Senior defensive tackle George Beerhalter recently sat down with TribeAthletics.com to discuss his offseason preparation as well as life off the gridiron.

Below is a quick look at the Tribe's spring two-deep at the defensive line position.

Defensive line coach Trevor Andrews:
“We have lots of experience returning, plus, we'll have the added benefit of having some depth. We were able to redshirt some talented players last season, while also getting some younger guys game action. Our goal this spring is to become a much more productive and disruptive unit than last season.”

Defensive Line

Defensive End

#90 Bryan Stinnie, Sr. (6-4, 255) Very experienced player with long arms and good height … Various injuries have limited his game reps in each of the past two seasons, but comes into camp healthy and looking to build towards productive fall … Started all 11 games last season.

#95 Mike Reilly, Jr. (6-4, 265) 2012 Video Highlights Most productive down lineman last fall after totaling 4.5 sacks and seven tackles for a loss … Sack total ranked tied for seventh in the CAA … Took advantage of opportunity to play and showed consistent improvement … Tremendous work ethic on and off the field.

Defensive Tackle

#92 George Beerhalter, Sr. (6-3, 280) 2012 Video Highlights Most experienced returning player on front … Will enter his fourth season as a key contributor … Comes into spring healthy and full-go for first time during his collegiate career ... Parlayed healthy off-season into increased performance winter conditioning … Will challenge for all-conference honors with continued health.

#99 Tyler Claytor, So. (6-3, 270) 2012 Video Highlights Joins Beerhalter and fellow tackle Jasper Coleman as current members of the Tribe defensive line who earned game reps as a true freshman … Displayed flashes of great potential last fall … Will use spring to work on consistency … Good size.

Defensive Tackle

#94 Jasper Coleman, Jr. (6-4, 284) 2012 Video Highlights Great size and explosiveness … Coming back healthy after injury that slowed him over final half of last season, although he still started the final six contests … Tremendous potential, as he has size, speed, strength and experience to be impact player … CAA Academic All-Conference Team selection.

#45 Spencer Bopp, So. (6-3, 255) Working to challenge for reserve reps this spring … Tough, hard worker … Shown consistent improvement in time on campus … Member of the travel squad for seven games last season.

Defensive End

#96 Stephen Sinnott, Jr. (6-4, 245) 2012 Video Highlights Coming into his third year as starter … Plays with great motor and has good instincts for game … Uses his experience to maximize his strengths … Tough, aggressive player.

#87 Braxton Hicks, So. (6-4, 235) Good speed and explosiveness … Has tools to be threat as edge rusher … Needs to continue to add size and strength … Will work on gaining experience with defense this spring … Appeared in six games as a reserve last season.