WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 12, 2012) - With
the Green and Gold Game just two days away, William and Mary offensive lineman
Trevor Springman 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 offensive line position.
Coaches Call:
Offensive line
coach Bob Solderitch:
"We've dealt
with a fair deal of adversity throughout the spring at our group, due to
injuries. But, the flip side is that younger guys have been given a great
opportunity to both learn the offense and improve their technique. We've had to
shuffle some players into unfamiliar roles, but everyone has responded to the
challenge and been very consistent in their efforts to improve. I believe this
experience we've gained will make us a stronger unit in the fall."
Offensive Line
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Left Tackle
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#74 Mike Salazar, Sr. (6-5, 296)
Missed spring
drills due to injury, but expected to make healthy return in fall ... Shown
improvement each year in program and should enter fall poised to be an
all-conference caliber performer ... Earned starts in all 23 games during the
past two seasons ... Started all 11 games at left tackle as a junior last fall. |
#63 Nick Easter, RFr. (6-3, 286)
Member of the
scout team as a freshman ... Hard worker who has gained lot of experience in
offense this spring ... A first-team all-state selection at Colonial Forge High
School in 2010 after helping the team post an undefeated regular season. |
Left Guard
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#73 James Johnson III, Jr. (6-2, 290)
Earned 15
starts at left guard during the past two seasons ... Played with purpose this
spring to earn starting role at guard and enters fall at top of depth chart ...
Entered program as walk-on and used his outstanding work ethic to play his way
to into scholarship last spring. |
#69 Andrew Jones, RFr. (6-1, 270)
Quick,
aggressive young player who has opportunity to be impact player with continued
improvement ... Good feet and hand placement ... Could also factor in at center ... Member
of the scout team as a freshman.
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| Center |
#75 Matt Crisafi, Jr. (6-4, 302)
Moved to
center this spring after starting at guard last season ... Most versatile player
among the front five ... Can contribute at any position along the front ... Very
consistent in alignments and assignments and good leader on the field for the
group ... Earned 18 starts during the past two seasons ... Started all 11 games
last season, six coming at left guard and five at right tackle ... Two-time
selection to the CAA Academic All-Conference Team. |
#51 Callen Larus, Jr. (6-4, 282)
Shown great
improvement in time on campus ... Had good start to spring season, but saw reps
cut do to illness ... Expected to make healthy return in fall ... Saw action in
two games last season after being on the scout team the previous two years. |
| Right Guard |
#61 Trevor Springman, Jr. (6-4, 283)
Strongest
player on team's offensive front ... Used his outstanding work ethic to maximize
his abilities ... Uses size and strength to be a force in run game ... Rose to
the challenge of learning tackle position this spring, due to injury, but
should return to more natural guard position in fall ... Started all 11 games at
right guard last season ... Chosen to the CAA Academic All-Conference Team. |
#67 Baron Goodman, So. (6-4, 290)
Possibly one
of team's most improved players this spring ... Has worked extremely hard in both
the film room and weight room to position himself for increased role this fall
... Quality reserve who saw action in just one game last season, the win at VMI,
but was a member of the travel squad for all 11 contests ... Primary position
will be guard, but also can contribute at center. |
Right Tackle
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#60 Robert Gumbita, Sr. (6-5, 300)
Missed spring
with injury, but is expected to make a healthy return this fall ... Will be key
piece to team's 2012 front five, as he is a proven starter with great size and
reach ... Smart and consistent performer ... Appeared in six games last season,
starting all of them at right tackle. |
#66 Zach Mahfood, RFr. (6-2, 280)
Big, strong
player with tremendous work ethic ... Earned a lot of reps this spring and has
responded to the challenge ... Member of
the scout team as a freshman last season. |
