WR (TWO DEEP) PLAYER FOCUS - SUMMER

As the summer is rapidly approaching and the UB BULLS gear up for another season, we will be focusing on each of the positions listed in our two deep summer roster. The first group that we will focus on is the WR core, coached by Coach Juan Taylor. Coach Taylor is one of the most talented WR coaches in the country. He has helped develop the likes of Naaman Roosevelt (Buffalo Bills), Ernest Jackson and Brett Hamlin. UB is very talented at the WR position and should do very well this fall with current talent on the roster and an infusion of very talented freshman in the 2010 class. The two deep features a mixture of speed and size that will help the UB pass game in the spread offense. The following are the characteristics of each player on the two deep and how they have improved through the spring and into the fall.


5 – Terrell Jackson (Jr., 511, 183) - Terrell is a great mixture of size, speed and strength. He is a natural team leader and will be looked to heavily as an on the field coach and mentor to the incoming freshman. Terrell has gained size to go with his great burst. Terrell will follow in the mold of Naaman Roosevelt and Brett Hamlin as a primary go to WR. Over the summer Terrell will continue to work on his size and speed. As he is a very physical player, Terrell will also be a great blocking WR come this fall.

10 - Ed Young (Jr., 511,192) - Ed brings a great mixture of speed and versatility. Ed is an athlete in the truest sense. He is a very smooth and reliable athlete that can do many things to challenge a defense. As Ed Young develops and gains more experience the Offensive Staff looks to Ed's "big play" ability. Ed will concentrate on speed and size in the off season. We expect big things from this guy.

2 – Marcus Rivers (Jr., 64, 207) - Marcus is the fastest WR and has developed during the spring into a very reliable go to guy. As this is his first opportunity to be a featured WR, Marcus has stepped up to the challenge and should have the best year of his career. He has matured into a team leader. Marcus had a very productive spring camp and is looking better than ever. While the coaching staff expects great things out of Marcus Rivers, it is Marcus Rivers that expects great things out of himself. Marcus has great size and his speed has translated into tighter routes and great ability to come back for the football.

83 – Alex Neutz (RFr.,63,200) - Alex took a major step toward becoming the player that he was recruited to be. Alex is a very physical receiver and shows to have the ability of being a bigger version of Brett Hamlin. Alex has the ability to go over the middle as well as make amazing catches on the side lines as was seen in the spring game. Expectations are high and this young player should do well in the spread concept. His intelligence and hard work will continue to serve him well as he prepares for his first season as a main player in the offense.


80 – Fred Lee (RFr., 61,193) - Fred has great potential. He has good size and speed and his technique is very advanced for such a young player. Very few on the field out work Fred Lee. His conditioning is one of his top qualities along with his instinctive football sense. Fred is the kind of the player that wants the ball every chance he gets but is not a selfish player. Fred epitomizes the term "team player."

16 - Saron Hood (So., 62,180) - Saron has shown great progress through the spring. He has added size and is proving to be a player with potential. In a very talented WR core, Saron has stepped up his game and looks to gain more playing time as the season progresses. Saron's top quality is his dedication to the refinement of his game. As Saron continues to strive to achieve his goals as a player, his hard work will most certainly payoff on the field.


Our next focus group will be on the Offensive Line - Coached by Coach Adam Shorter.