To simplify, Rector said that means doing the hard things you don’ t always want to do. Whether that be training consistently and getting enough sleep, being studious in the classroom or taking the extra step to prepare in the film room, Rector hopes to build up a group of young men with expert focus and discipline.
“ Be committed to what you’ re doing, there’ s a lot of times you don’ t feel like doing something, but if we did everything we feel we wouldn’ t go anywhere,” Rector said.
Rector said the team isn’ t as upperclassman heavy this coming season but will have some key returners.
right behind him with 66 total tackles.
Both players also combined for four sacks. The front seven will be backed up by returning linebackers like Hunter Bolton to beef up the defense as well. Bolton finished with 49 tackles last season and a sack.
The Blue Devils have talent on both sides of the ball but once again, Rector is emphasizing building a roster of disciplined leaders over just talented athletes.
“ It’ s not always talent,” Rector said.“ When you have some good leaders, you can win some games.”
Quarterback Case Kittleson is returning for his senior season and will have weapons in the receiving game such as Levi Gross and Levi Melton. Both players combined for 367 yards receiving last season and three touchdowns.
The running game will be an area to watch as the team lost three seniors so young players like Lucas Robertson will be expected to take a leap this year.
The team also has some key returners on the defensive side of the ball. Two of those are prospects on the defensive line – Kayvian Dalton and Harvey Mc- Fee. Dalton had a highly-productive year last season, finishing with 82 total tackles, while McFee came in
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