“Last year, I didn’t even think Gary could even be here,” said Richardson, a senior tackle. “But right now, this Gary has done some great things. I keep seeing him grow every day and every week, too.”
At a glance, Moore looks the same as last year. He’s the same size, and he’s still rocking dreadlocks.
“But I grew a lot,” Moore said, “basically from the point of I was thinking about giving up to the point of just working hard, following Coach’s lead and starting to get better at what I do now.”
Three years ago, Moore played in four games as a true freshman. After redshirting the following season, he played only four games in 2016. Moore matched his four career tackles in two games this season, along with a sack, forced fumble and pass breakup.
Beyond better stats, Moore also has improved his quickness, stamina and fundamentals by driving hard at practice.
“Gary Moore is a changing man,” Fleck said. “What an amazing story he is and what he’s about. Just his attitude, just the way he speaks, just the way he walks, holds himself, talks, the way he plays. Gary Moore made a ton of plays [Saturday]. … If you would have told me that would have happened with Gary Moore five months ago, I would have said no way.”
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