![]() ![]() ![]() Those quotes sound like a pair of Gophers willing to do whatever it takes to follow their in alums’ footsteps.With 20 years of experience under his belt, and as a previous partner in the London based companies The Location Partnership and Amazing Space, Eddy is a Location Manager who has worked with, and has long-standing relationships with some of the most highly regarded directors and photographers in the industry. “That would be a true blessing,” Sori-Marin said, “But again, at the end of the day, I’m just looking for an opportunity to go and showcase what I can as a football player and add value to a team, any team.” A shot with his hometown team would be a dream. Sori-Marin grew up in suburban Chicago as a big fan of Brian Urlacher and the Bears. I’m going to work as hard as I can and make it as difficult as possible to get rid of (me). … I’m willing to fit in a role and whatever it needs to be like. “If a coach says I need to play this, I’m going to go and do everything I can to learn about it. “That’s phenomenal to hear from him,” Rush said in response to Fleck’s 10-year comment. At 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds, he ran a sub-4.6-second 40-yard dash, and has the option to play multiple positions, including on special teams. If Rush can do it, his versatility will be the ticket. “I’m not saying he will - he wouldn’t shock me, if 10 years from now, we are saying, ‘Thomas Rush is still in the NFL!’ ” Fleck said. Fleck said he is asked by NFL personnel about which players would and would not surprise him if they were still in the league a decade from now. Come out here and give myself exposure and get to the next level.” “It was great to pick his brain and just being able to replicate that. ![]() “I’m fitting that same career path (as Coughlin) and being able to have a conversation with him once or twice about what that is like and what that journey is like,” Rush said after the Pro Day in mid-March. Blake Cashman had the healthiest season of his four-year career in 2022, playing 16 games for the Texans. ![]() Super Bowl champion Damien Wilson just finished Year 8 in the league. The Packers’ De’Vondre Campbell was the program’s first NFL All-Pro in 30 years in 2021. Linebacker is the best represented position for Gophers in the NFL. “That just goes to show how hard we prepare and how we truly value detail and understanding of the game because when your opportunity is called you better be ready to have a full understanding of your job. “That embodies Gopher football,” Sori-Marin said of Gibbens’ rookie year. They might not hear their name called by the time the draft finishes Saturday, but they will be ready for their shot. Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin and defensive end/linebacker Thomas Rush are in a similar position this year. He had 28 tackles in the final five games, making two starts. While Gibbens didn’t make the team to start the season, he hung around on the practice squad and was ready to help the Titans in a playoff push to end the season. He impressed Titans coach Mike Vrabel with his intelligence and earned the nickname “Dr. In last year’s draft, Gibbens wasn’t picked but signed as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans. Jack Gibbens was a major source of pride within the Gophers football program last season, and with the NFL draft this weekend, the former U linebacker is an example for two players to try to replicate. ![]()
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