TWO DEEP: THE RB'S

This week we will be looking at the UB BULL BACKFIELD. The BULLS have great depth and will display a mixture of veteran leadership and young legs that will most certainly provide the spark to take the BULLS new offense into the next era of UB FOOTBALL. The RB's are coached by Mike Daniels. Coach Daniels brings a new energy to the room. A former RB himself in this style of offense, Coach Daniels will help to mold one of the deepest groups in the MAC into one of the most productive groups in the MAC. If the sky is the limit for the RB's on the roster, then the discovery of new worlds is in our near future with the arrival of 2010 recruit James Potts from American Heritage HS (FLA). James Potts was listed on www.rivals.com as the number 24 ranked all purpose RB in the country and will have an opportunity to compete out of the gate. But before anyone steps on the field each of these UB BULL BACKS are working like never before to be in the best shape of the lives for this upcoming season.


RB 27 – Brandon Thermilus (Sr., 511, 224) - "Therm" is a great mixture of power and deceptive speed coming out of the back field. Brandon has fought through injury and is in the best shape of his career. He is poised to be a feature back in this offense and with his dedication and leadership will provide the necessary experience to be a go to guy.

or 36 – Ike Nduka (Sr., 511 217) - "Ike" has shown the ability to be a dependable back with moments of brilliant capability. With this being his last season, Ike is working harder to be the Number 1 guy than ever before.

21 – Jeffvon Gill (So., 511, 211) - Jeffvon had several breakout games in his freshman season and lived up to the expectations coming out of high school. Jeffvon is the perfect mixture of grace and power. Gill has tremendous vision for the hole and cutback lanes as many of his long runs last season came about due to his no quit attitude. He is one to watch.

or 32 – Branden Oliver (RFr., 58,196) - Of all the backs coming into this season "Bo" has the most excitement around him. Though he did not see the field last season, "Bo" is an electrical runner. He has great power in his frame and can cut on a dime. One of his greatest attributes is his ability to hit the hole quickly.

The RB's will be vital to the success of the 2010 UB BULLS FOOTBALL PROGRAM. They are one of the hardest working groups on the field and they have great pride in running the football and taking many trips into the end zone.

NEXT: LB'S

COACHES ANSWER QUESTIONS - FROM THE TRUE BLUE

FROM THE UB TRUE BLUE! - Fans ask questions about the UB FOOTBALL TEAM

QUESTION #1
Other than the obvious (Ohio and Michigan) what do you feel are the other states that the staff has good ties with recruiting?

ANSWER TO QUESTON #1

Recruiting is so much more than where a coach is from and where he has been. So much of recruiting is what has a coach accomplished with players from all over the country, what kind of guy is he and how will this coaching staff take care of a student athlete. We focus on many states but the state of New York is a major focus of our coaching staff. The UB Staff wants to go out and get the best student athletes that want to be a part of the University at Buffalo. Coaches constantly build relationships with coaches and players. That's what our recruiting is about, building relationships.

QUESTION #2
Coach Quinn - What do the players call you?

ANSWER TO QUESTION #2

I hope they just call me Coach.

QUESTION #3
Coach Quinn - What is something about Buffalo, whether it is the city itself or the university, that has surprised you?

ANSWER TO QUESTION #3

I love fishing and one of the things that I like best about Western New York is how many places there are to launch a boat.

The people in Buffalo are very much like the people I grew up around near Chicago. They are hard working and passionate people.

AS WE GET MORE QUESTIONS FROM THE TRUE BLUE WE WILL HAVE THEM ANSWERED.