- August 5th, 2007, 12:56 am
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From Chris' LU Notebook Saturday:
The 11 starters on offense are mostly set, but there are some battles worth watching throughout training camp on defense.Click Here for Full Story
At free safety, Virginia transfer Ryan Best will battle for playing time with incumbent Pat Dickerson. Strong safety Chris Rocco will be on the field in the nickel package and will battle with preseason all-Big South selection Ryan Greiser for reps.
At cornerback, Virginia Tech transfer Kent Hicks and junior Patrick Calvary are penciled in at the top of the depth chart. But Donald Manns and Chuck Duffey are both capable of stealing playing time.
Rocco raved about the offseason work junior Kevin Richard put in to solidify his starting spot at defensive end opposite Steve Ackley.
"Kevin Richard worked too hard and has done too well," Rocco said. "He's held off the competition."