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12-16-2009, 01:22 PM
From Fuller's blog today. Sorry if it has already been posted. Strong message sent by Lewis (in bold)
One of Minnesota's expected mid-year signings today is Citrus Community College (Calif.) cornerback Christyn Lewis, who wants to be a defensive leader next season.
Lewis, a 6-foot-1, 165-pound sophomore from Los Angeles, said he has come a long way physically (he was only 135 pounds as a senior) and mentally since high school. He hopes his work ethic rubs off on the younger players in spring practice next year.
"Coming in, I know what it takes to do the extra work; I most definitely will put that extra work in like I do here," said Lewis, who plans to enroll in January. "I'm probably going to be (spending) all day in the film room doing extra things that some of the younger guys probably won't be used to."
Losing senior starters Marcus Sherels and Traye Simmons, Minnesota could have an entirely new look at cornerback next season. Freshman Michael Carter should be in a good position to take over since he started to end the regular season this year.
But Lewis said the Gophers recruited him to be an immediate impact player on defense.
"I can be a big-time playmaker," he said. "That's what I did here. Everytime my coach asked me to make a play, I made a play -- whether it was blocking a kick or picking off a pass. Whatever they need me to do, I will do. I make big plays."
Lewis said Minnesota coach Tim Brewster and co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Ronnie Lee impressed him the most.
"When I came out there, they made me feel like I was family," he said. "Talking to coach Brewster, he made me want to come out there right now and play for him."
One of Minnesota's expected mid-year signings today is Citrus Community College (Calif.) cornerback Christyn Lewis, who wants to be a defensive leader next season.
Lewis, a 6-foot-1, 165-pound sophomore from Los Angeles, said he has come a long way physically (he was only 135 pounds as a senior) and mentally since high school. He hopes his work ethic rubs off on the younger players in spring practice next year.
"Coming in, I know what it takes to do the extra work; I most definitely will put that extra work in like I do here," said Lewis, who plans to enroll in January. "I'm probably going to be (spending) all day in the film room doing extra things that some of the younger guys probably won't be used to."
Losing senior starters Marcus Sherels and Traye Simmons, Minnesota could have an entirely new look at cornerback next season. Freshman Michael Carter should be in a good position to take over since he started to end the regular season this year.
But Lewis said the Gophers recruited him to be an immediate impact player on defense.
"I can be a big-time playmaker," he said. "That's what I did here. Everytime my coach asked me to make a play, I made a play -- whether it was blocking a kick or picking off a pass. Whatever they need me to do, I will do. I make big plays."
Lewis said Minnesota coach Tim Brewster and co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Ronnie Lee impressed him the most.
"When I came out there, they made me feel like I was family," he said. "Talking to coach Brewster, he made me want to come out there right now and play for him."