WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (March 26, 2012) - With
spring practices rapidly approaching the midway point, William and Mary
standout wide receiver Ryan Moody recently sat down with TribeAthletics.com to
discuss his offseason preparation as well as his future goals both on and off
the field.
Below is a
quick look at the Tribe's spring two-deep at the wide receiver position.
Coaches Call:
Offensive
Coordinator / Wide Receivers Coach, Zbig Kepa:
"We have some
experience in the current wide receivers group, but the majority of the depth
chart hasn't seen much time on the field. That being said, we have an athletic
group with good ball skills and I expect it to be an impact position this fall.
Our staff will be working hard to turn this potential into production during
the spring."
Wide Receivers
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Wide Receiver
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#9 Ryan Moody, Sr. (5-11, 175)
2011 Season Highlights - Video
Athletic
wideout with exceptional hands who is one of the conference's top returning
playmakers at the wide receiver position ... Overcome multiple serious injuries
throughout his career, but has entered fall drills with full availability ...
Suffered a serious knee injury last spring but returned to appear in six games,
earning three starts, in the fall ... Made 2011 season debut against James
Madison, totaling three catches for 82 yards, all of which came in the second
half ... Earned all-conference second-team honors as a sophomore when he led
W&M with 47 catches for 731 yards. |
#48 Sean Ballard, So. (5-11, 180)
Good technique
and routes ... Solid ball skills ... Appeared in two games last season and had one
catch for 24 yards in the win at VMI. |
| Wide Receiver |
#3 Tre McBride, So. (6-0, 184)
2011 Season Highlights - Video
Athletic, fast
wide receiver with good hands and playmaking abilities ... Explosive talent which
gives Tribe attack big-play potential ... Saw action in all 11 games last season,
becoming the first W&M true freshman wideout to play since D.J. McAulay in
2005 ... Finished the year with 14 receptions for 146 yards ... Also totaled four
carries for 29 yards ... Honored as the W&M QB Club Rookie of the Year. |
#17 Anthony Johnson, RFr. (6-1, 167)
Had potential
to challenge for reps as true freshman until fall camp injury derailed his
development ... Will challenge for playing time this fall ... Very athletic player
with long frame ... Good quickness and ball skills. |
| Slot |
#88 Joey Brady, Sr. (6-3, 205)
Veteran wide
receiver who posses excellent size ... Good knowledge of attack and very
consistent in routes ... Appeared in all 11 games last season and had one
reception for 13 yards in the victory at VMI. |
OR #13 C.J. Thomas, Sr. (6-3, 215)
Excellent
frame who provides quarterbacks with a big target ... Athletic player with
outstanding strength who has flashed big-play capabilities in practice ...
Possesses the potential for a breakout season and could make a significant
impact this fall ... Seen action in 18 games as a reserve and on special teams
during the past two seasons. |
