Other than wide receiver, another position coaches at Texas State are excited about in 2010 is the secondary. The Bobcats return 10 defensive backs including Iowa State transfer Drenard Williams who sat out 2009 due to a shoulder injury.
In Williams' place last year, it was crucial another cornerback stepped up for Texas State. Well, that's where Darryl Morris found his niche.
It wasn't easy for Morris, as he was tested early and often in games. Morris didn't back down as he amassed 26 solo tackles (40 total) and led the team with six pass break-ups.
The Bobcats hope Morris continues to blossom into the role of a shut-down defensive back. Here is what Morris had to say at the 2010 Texas State Media Day.
On the Bobcats' first game of the season against Houston: "We know U of H is going to throw it around, but we're going to be ready. I know our coaches are going to have a good scheme, we're going to watch plenty of film and it's just going to come down to us going out there and executing."
On what it means to face Case Kennum, a Heisman-worthy quarterback so early in the season: "It's more than you can ask for. I don't want to go out there and play against the worst. We're not scared of anybody, no matter how good a team is. We'll go out there and play with the best of them. Not one of these guys [Morris points around the room] are scared. We're just ready to have some fun."
On seeing all of the improvements to Bobcat Stadium (West Side Expansion and new FieldTurf): "It means that we're only going up as a program and we have people believing it too. When I'm back home in San Antonio, I see more and more stickers and stuff on the back of cars that say 'Texas State' or 'Texas State Alumni' and that's good."
Check back in tomorrow for more quotes from Texas State Media Day. Tomorrow, the Cats' Cradle will feature preseason All-America offensive lineman D.J. Hall.
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