> Both Porter and Chickillo say redshirt freshman Junior Alexis (6-2, 280) might be the strongest defensive lineman on the team. "I've never seen a freshman throw up 32 reps on 225," Porter said. "We just have to work on him keeping his leverage because he's a shorter guy. He has a low center of gravity. We're working on that now."
> The three players who missed practice due to suspension last week returned Tuesday, including former starting left tackle Seantrel Henderson.
"He's stronger than any point last year, is healthier, in better condition," coach Al Golden said Tuesday. "He's more flexible, is moving his feet better."
> Golden said former defensive tackle Jeremy Lewis,*now the backup at left guard is "fighting for a starting job."
Lewis, a four-star defensive tackle out Palm Beach Lakes in 2008, is "going to be a good player there for us," Golden said. "He moves his feet well, is strong. He's 325, in that range and can move. I'm happy with him."
> Porter (6-1, 312) said defensive line coach Jethro Franklin has him learning the three technique at defensive tackle this spring, something Porter considers a challenge because he's only played nose guard (one technique) most of his career.
"Having short arms is the challenge," Porter said. "I'm very strong, compact. But guys that I go against are usually taller and have longer arms. I got to find ways to beat them because there are always hands in my face and I can't get to them. It's a mission right now. I just have to find ways to beat these guys with long arms. I'm beating them off the ball with my quickness and explosiveness, but I need to engage them and beat them there also."
Porter said he's trimmed down his body fat percentage from about 28 percent to 20 percent since arriving at UM.
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This Alexis dude might just be a surprise if he can translate that on the field ****
> The three players who missed practice due to suspension last week returned Tuesday, including former starting left tackle Seantrel Henderson.
"He's stronger than any point last year, is healthier, in better condition," coach Al Golden said Tuesday. "He's more flexible, is moving his feet better."
> Golden said former defensive tackle Jeremy Lewis,*now the backup at left guard is "fighting for a starting job."
Lewis, a four-star defensive tackle out Palm Beach Lakes in 2008, is "going to be a good player there for us," Golden said. "He moves his feet well, is strong. He's 325, in that range and can move. I'm happy with him."
> Porter (6-1, 312) said defensive line coach Jethro Franklin has him learning the three technique at defensive tackle this spring, something Porter considers a challenge because he's only played nose guard (one technique) most of his career.
"Having short arms is the challenge," Porter said. "I'm very strong, compact. But guys that I go against are usually taller and have longer arms. I got to find ways to beat them because there are always hands in my face and I can't get to them. It's a mission right now. I just have to find ways to beat these guys with long arms. I'm beating them off the ball with my quickness and explosiveness, but I need to engage them and beat them there also."
Porter said he's trimmed down his body fat percentage from about 28 percent to 20 percent since arriving at UM.
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umia...ence-for-leadership-advice.html#storylink=cpy
This Alexis dude might just be a surprise if he can translate that on the field ****
