wide receiver position, I wouldn't say it wasn't looking promising, but I feel more that I have running
back capabilities rather than receiver.
"I wanted to get on the field, whether that was at
wide receiver or running back. I was going to try my
best to get on the field. But running back, I feel that
if the coaches sit down and watch what I do in practice, they'll probably be more impressed with me being in the backfield rather than me being split out."
Sophomore Michael Rouse III found himself on the
opposite side of the line on Day 11, moving from defensive tackle to offensive tackle. The newbie O-lineman worked with the third team on his first day, and
Bridge, the position coach, was literally right behind
Rouse, directing him to a spot and in a stance. By
the end of camp, Rouse was getting snaps with the
second- and third-team lines, in an effort to get him
as many reps as possible and allow coaches to make
a decision as to whether the move would be permanent.
"I'm definitely marking off a lot of firsts for this
first week," said Rouse, who had never played on
the offensive line until Purdue's coaches made the
switch. "Nothing comes easy, especially in this sport.
first show Aug. 30!
There's a lot of stuff I have to pick up and pick up
quick. Luckily through some education, I'm used to
picking up things quick. Hopefully I can do it a little
bit quicker and get out there."
E.J. Johnson also made a move from DB to receiver, but he isn't expected to make a push for snaps
this fall. j
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