to think on the move," Sean Kugler said. "He understands playing, the preparation part, and that's a big part of it. I
defenses. He understands what's about to happen before really think he's a neat kid. I'm certainly proud of him.
it does. He understands all the calls. I would say that's his
"To go a school like Purdue with the tradition they
strongest point because he is an undersized linemen (at have and go there as a tight end and never having played
6-3, 285 pounds). He's not the biggest or strongest, but he offensive line and go there and be successful in playing
does have quick feet, and his smarts and his desire are his two different positions just speaks a lot about what he's
two biggest strengths."
about." j
Patrick says it like this: "He's probably the smartest
nerd I've ever met in my life. He's smart and he's also
football smart, which is pretty rare,
actually. Usually people who are
football smart aren't usually the
smartest (academically). But he'll
get it done because he's so smart
and he also plays with such a competitive edge. He's got the body to
play center, too."
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