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Golden had mention the weight gains of Chick, Perrymen, and Gaines. Here is a summary of the offseason heading into trainning camp.
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When spring practice began in March there were 87 players on the roster. By the time camp opens tomorrow there will a total of 109 scholarship and walk-on players on the roster for 2013 season. 7 of the 87 players that were with the team at the end of April are no longer on the team in August for various reasons:
87 Jacoby Briscoe DL 312 RFr. - Transfer
66 Dequan Ivery DL 303 So. - Left Team
6 Robert Lockhart Jr.WR 188 So. - Transfer
46 Ricky Perez* K 182 So. - Left Team
58 Gabe Terry LB 215 So. - Left Team
19 David Thompson QB 207 RFr. - Focus on Baseball
90 Ricardo Williams DL 251 So. - Transfer

The remaining 80 players went to work and focused on getter bigger, faster and stronger for the 2013 season.
-40 of the players worked hard to get bigger by putting on weight (gained 4+ lbs) – Pierre gained 40lbs this offseason!
-7 players lost weight to get faster (lost 4+ lbs) – Isidora lost 37lbs since end of last season!
-33 worked to maintained their weight while getting stronger (+/-4 lbs)

These 80 players came back in August and added a combined total of 323 lbs. in the offseason after spring football. That is an extra lineman added to the roster!

Olsen Pierre led all players this off-season by gaining an additional 9lbs since April and a total of 40lbs since the end of last season.

The linebackers made the biggest gains led by Armbrister and Blue added a combined weight of 65lbs since April and 134 lbs since the end of last season.

# Player Name Pos. Wt. Class Gains Since April Since 2012
34 Thurston Armbrister LB 233 Jr. 11 22
54 JaWand Blue LB 232 RFr. 22 38
2 Deon Bush DB 203 So. 8 24
94 Kelvin Cain DL 250 Sr. 5 12
71 Anthony Chickillo DL 275 Jr. 10 17
82 Asante Cleveland TE 260 Sr. 0 -10
31 Tyrone Cornileus LB 225 Sr. 10 15
35 Nate Dortch DB 173 RFr. -2 21
49 Dyron Dye DL 255 Sr. -3 -20
59 Jimmy Gaines LB 240 Sr. 8 10
33 Maurice Hagens FB 250 Sr. 12 10
99 Jelani Hamilton DL 285 So. 14 23
3 Tracy Howard DB 184 So. -1 14
63 Danny Isidora OL 308 RFr. -4 -37
26 Rayshawn Jenkins DB 215 So. 12 17
8 Duke Johnson RB 196 So. 8 13
56 Raphael Kirby LB 235 So. 12 15
54 Hunter Knighton OL 278 Fr. 13
17 Tyriq McCord LB 235 So. -1 20
57 Sean McNally LS 200 Sr. -8 -12
88 Jake O'Donnell TE 250 RFr. 7 20
95 David Perry DL 277 Jr. 12 12
52 Denzel Perryman LB 240 Jr. 10 15
91 Olsen Pierre DL 305 Jr. 9 40
96 Curtis Porter DL 316 Sr. 8 16
93 Luther Robinson DL 303 Sr. 13 8
46 Clive Walford TE 259 Jr. 11 9
6 Herb Waters WR 193 So. 8 21
64 Hunter Wells OL 310 So. 10 10

29 players were added to the 80 that remained from spring:
13 Scholarship players
-11 True Freshmen
-1 Div I Transfer (O’Donnell)
-1 JC Transfer (Kamalu)

16 *Walk-ons
-12 True Freshmen
-2 returning from 2013, missing in spring (Delapenha, Kelly)
-1 Div I Transfer (Johnson)
-1 JC Transfer (Naser)

Added to Roster:
1 Artie Burns DB 190 Fr.
6 Jamal Carter S 207 Fr.
3 Stacy Coley WR 180 Fr.
7 Gus Edwards RB 225 Fr.
29 Corn Elder DB 173 Fr.
67 Alex Gall OL 304 Fr.
5 Jermaine Grace LB 210 Fr.
90 Ufomba Kamalu DL 285 Jr.
20 Ray Lewis III DB 185 Fr.
98 Al-Quadin Muhammed DE 230 Fr.
16 Pat O'Donnell P 220 Gr.
19 Kevin Olsen QB 200 Fr.
44 Walter Tucker LB 220 Fr.
48 Josh Bacon* P/K 165 Fr.
84 Austin Barnard* WR 190 Fr.
40 Keion Berry* DB 185 Fr.
98 Isai Cetoute* TE 245 Fr.
41 Wyatt Chickillo* DB 204 Fr.
40 Grant Coffman* P/K 170 Fr.
48 Hugo Delapenha Jr* DB 190 Sr.
84 Greg Golden* WR 192 Fr.
53 Jared Goldenberg* LB 205 Fr.
47 DeAndre Johnson* RB 201 Jr.
61 Paul Kelly* LS/OL 255 Sr.
16 Garrison Lassiter* QB 208 Fr.
31 Malik Mayweather* WR 180 Fr.
45 Andrew McClelland* DB 175 Fr.
58 Anthony Naser* DE 240 Jr.
2 Michael Welch* QB 218 Fr.
 
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Pierre was playing dt at around 260 last year ?!?! That's crazy, I didn't think he was that light.
But dam, we're definitely a bigger and stronger team this year, that's a good sign.
 
JohnZarrilli said:
Pierre was playing dt at around 260 last year ?!?! That's crazy, I didn't think he was that light.
But dam, we're definitely a bigger and stronger team this year, that's a good sign.
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No he came in here 2 years ago at 260 or 270.. He was 300 last year and is about 305 right now..
 
jandman514 said:
JohnZarrilli said:
Pierre was playing dt at around 260 last year ?!?! That's crazy, I didn't think he was that light.
But dam, we're definitely a bigger and stronger team this year, that's a good sign.
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No he came in here 2 years ago at 260 or 270.. He was 300 last year and is about 305 right now..
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He is listed at 305 now. Was listed at 296 during spring.

His came out of high school listed at 6'4" 245, then after Prep school he supposedly grew to 6'6" 280. When he got to UM in Jan of 2011 he was listed at 6'4" 260. According to an article from March 2011, Golden stated that he had put on 15lbs and was up to 280. He was officially listed at 265 the past 2 years. But I think you are right, he probably came in around 260-265 as a freshmen and most likely played around 285 last year as a sophmore.
 
All signs are pointing to a massive turnaround in defensive performance this year.
don't sleep on a top 25 defense.
 
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We on the good juice now, it's not just for the SEC anymore. Thank Christ. Goldens just gets it.
 
CaneAlmighty said:
All signs are pointing to a massive turnaround in defensive performance this year.
don't sleep on a top 25 defense.
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I agree, a lot of young players got significant playing time last year, although the defense sucked they did get valuable experience. Look at the improvments physically from 2012-2013.

DT:
Our weakest position last year, but that will change with a healthy Porter and improved Pierre and Robinson. We should also have more experienced depth now with King, Grimble and Moore. Darius was serviceble but should be easily replaced. I believe we got our top 3 DTs back from last year.

Key Losses: Darius Smith
Possible Early contributors: Ufomba Kamalu

91 Olsen Pierre DL 305 Jr. 9 40
96 Curtis Porter DL 316 Sr. 8 16
93 Luther Robinson DL 303 Sr. 13 8


DE:
Everyone is about 10-20 lbs bigger this year. Green should be quicker this year as he is 1 more year removed from knee surgery. We'll also be adding some help from newcommers AQM and Gilbert. This unit should be much improved.

Key Losses: Tyriq McCord
Possible Early contributors: AQM, Ufomba Kamalu

71 Anthony Chickillo DL 275 Jr. 10 17
94 Kelvin Cain DL 250 Sr. 5 12
99 Jelani Hamilton DL 285 So. 14 23
95 David Perry DL 277 Jr. 12 12
49 Dyron Dye DL 255 Sr. -3 -20

LB:
Denzel and Kirby are both much bigger this year. If the starter can remain healthy and add Fig and Grace to the equation, I really don't think we'll miss Eddie and Paul much this year. Remebmer niether Eddie nor Paul were full-time starters.

Key Losses: Eddie Johnson, Gionni Paul
Possible Early contributors: Alex Figueroa, Tyriq McCord, Jermaine Grace

52 Denzel Perryman LB 240 Jr. 10 15
56 Raphael Kirby LB 235 So. 12 15
34 Thurston Armbrister LB 233 Jr. 11 21
59 Jimmy Gaines LB 240 Sr. 8 10
17 Tyriq McCord LB 235 So. -1 20
31 Tyrone Cornileus LB 225 Sr. 10 15
54 JaWand Blue LB 232 RFr. 22 38

CB:
Tracy's added muscle will allow him to be more physical this year. Hopefully, he and Crawford can make up for the losses of McGee and Finnie. Dortch and Burns will provide some depth.

Key Losses: Brandon McGee, Thomas Finnie
Possible Early contributors: Artie Burns, Corn Elder

35 Nate Dortch DB 173 RFr. -2 21
3 Tracy Howard DB 184 So. -1 14

S:
Bush and Jenkins should step up big time this year for a unit that returns both starters who may not start this year.

Key Losses: Vaugh Telemaque
Possible Early contributors: Jamal Carter

2 Deon Bush DB 203 So. 8 24
26 Rayshawn Jenkins DB 215 So. 12 17
 
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He may get in but I'm not sure how much he will contribute this year. I think he is more of a project since he lacks football experience. Not sure we need him this year.
 
The transformation of the linebacking unit under Al has been impressive. Those are some big boys, only getting bigger.
 
Key loss McCord? WTF are you talking about? He'll be a SOPH this year!
 
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He got moved to LB, he was one of our best pass rushers on the line last year. He can still play that role but is no longer listed as a DE. That's why you see him listed as a Possible Early contributors at LB.
 
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CaneAlmighty said:
All signs are pointing to a massive turnaround in defensive performance this year.
don't sleep on a top 25 defense.
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Unfortunately not enough depth at the DT position to be a top 25, but can they make a huge improvement? Yes! Thinking more like top 50 is Possible . JMHO
 
I genuinely cannot understand what I'm reading in the weight gains portion. Thanx tho


Edit: I get it now
 
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