Monday Update

Even though Monday was our last day of "Phase 1" (lifting as a team ) before we begin "Phase 2" (spring practice), the Bisons refused to put it on cruise and coast through the end of the phase, which was not the easiest thing because we're all primed and ready for spring practice. But tough guys and champions finish strong, so that's what we did. We had a great day with lots of hard work and commitment. Both groups worked with great intensity, and, best of all, a purpose.

We also had some impressive updates for the goal board. Joey Stallings (OL, Sugar Land, TX)moved up to 355 on hang clean, Kyle Young (RB, Phoenix, AZ) moved up to 339, and Alex Franklin (OL, Charlotte, NC) made it on the board at 300.

Other impressive numbers: Mark Gutierrez (DE, Lancaster, CA) repped 225 a total of 33 times on the bench press, and Travis Davis (DL, Greenwood, AR) repped 225 a total of 45 times. Thirty-three reps would have put Mark tied at number six for the defensive linemen at the 2009 NFL Combine. As for Travis, his 45 reps would have put him at number one overall. The next highest total was Louis Vasquez, a 6-5, 333 lb. OT from Texas Tech, at 39. To see all of the 2009 NFL Combine numbers click here.