Tag: Chase Smith
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Chase Smith sees mental leap from Miami’s young linebackers
Miami linebacker Chase Smith says sophomores Ezekiel Marcelin Jr. and Kellen Wiley Jr. have made their largest progress in the mental part of the position, giving the Hurricanes two young defenders who can anticipate plays instead of only reacting to them. Smith discussed their growth after Miami’s second preseason scrimmage in a media session detailed…
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Chase Smith says freshman Karsten Busch can help Miami immediately
Freshman linebacker Karsten Busch has made an early impression on one of the veterans responsible for organizing Miami’s defense. Chase Smith said Saturday that Busch has learned quickly enough to give the Hurricanes a potential first-year contributor instead of a player ticketed only for developmental snaps. Smith described Busch as someone who has picked up…