"Of all the groups with major holes to fill this spring, the defensive line had the most encouraging month," Rob Moseley observes in his post-spring review of the defensive line. In Wade (Special) K, Ricky Heimuli and Jared Ebert, d-line coach Jerry Azzinaro has three stout, strong bodies who can play the nose with authority. Whoever winds up at middle linebacker (probably Michael Clay), these three will make him look better by clogging and penetrating in the middle, and finishing their share of plays on their own.
Their emergence inside, along with the rapid development of Dion Jordan at drop end, really enhances the prospects for this year's defense. The Ducks will be tougher at the line of scrimmage next fall. Don't look for these guys to back down to anyone. When you factor in Hart, Hanna, and senior leader Terrell Turner, this is a strong rotation.
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