WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (March 29, 2012) - With
two weeks of spring practice in the books, William and Mary all-conference
cornerback B.W. Webb 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 cornerback position.
Coaches Call:
Defensive
Coordinator Scott Boone:
"We have one
of the best cornerbacks in the nation with B.W. Webb, and our goal this spring
is to continue developing our other corners to that level. DeAndre
Houston-Carson has had a very productive start to the spring and possesses all
the tools to become an excellent player. Ryan Smith, Jesse McNeal III and Blake Cooksey have also taken advantage of their reps this spring and will add
quality depth to the position."
Cornerbacks
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Cornerback
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#2 B.W. Webb, Sr. (5-11, 175)
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One of the
nation's top returning cornerbacks ... Earned first-team all-conference honors at
cornerback each of the past two seasons ... Has six career All-CAA honors
entering his senior season ... Possesses tremendous speed and excellent ball
skills ... Has 11 career interceptions, which ranks tied for eighth on W&M's
all-time list ... Finished last season with 40 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss
and two interceptions ... Honored as the CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2009
after ranking second nationally with eight interceptions. |
#5 Jesse McNeal III, So. (5-11, 180)
An outstanding
athlete who was a 6-10 high jumper in high school ... Good feet and hips ... Working
his way back into the mix after missing last season ... Will look to earn his
first game action this fall. |
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#36 DeAndre Houston-Carson, RFr. (6-1, 171)
Exceptionally
talented young player who has good size and athleticism ... Has developed quickly
and possesses very good technique ... Did not see any action as a true freshman last
season but was on the travel squad for all 11 games. |
#26 Ryan Smith, Jr. (5-10, 180)
Worked hard to
improve skill set in the offseason ... Good understanding of the defense and has
done well with the reps he has earned thus far in the spring. |
