Wednesday practice notes

[Junior]

Personally, I want my best athletes on defense. And Fields is one of the best athletes on the team.

Agree to some extent, but there's a lot to be said for the positional experience factor. If he has the natural instincts for LB, then it might not be a stretch. Given his history at RB, understanding angles, etc., he might very well be able to contribute soon.

[ponyboy]

It's an experiment. If anybody's getting switched right now it's going to be Pope. He's proved he can play at LB. Fields is just getting a tryout.

[lwjr]

I'm just speaking in generalities with nothing specific to the SMU roster.

That said, I hate June's offense anyway. You win with defense.

In reference to your comment about defense. AMEN!!!!

[Stallion]

Based on the recruiting analysis I've seen-I doubt Moreland starts ANY game this year unless there is an injury. I do think he will quickly find the field in Pass Rush situations. My understanding is that he is not a polished prospect in some aspect of pass defense for example but he is superlative in rushing the passer. Only played 2 years of high school football.