Mallory will be second tight end to see the field, talks LSU

Mallory will be second tight end to see the field, talks LSU

Stefan Adams

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After coming into the program during the summer in June, freshman tight end Will Mallory hasn’t had as much time to adjust to college as maybe some of his fellow classmates that came in during January for the spring. That doesn’t really matter at this point though, because the Hurricanes’ depth chart is so thin at tight end that Mallory will be thrown into the fire early and often and has no choice but to grow up fast.

“It’s been good since I came in,” Mallory said. “There’s definitely been differences (in college), but the transition has been smooth and I’m enjoying it.”

The freshman from Jacksonville has spent this fall mainly working with the threes, however, head coach Mark Richt said earlier this week that Mallory would be the second tight end into the game on Sunday versus LSU. For his part, Mallory credits his improvement to getting bigger and stronger in the weight room over the summer and into fall.

“I’ve been putting on some good weight and some good size. They definitely feed you a lot here,” Mallory said. “The strength training was tough at first, but I got used to it and next spring and the years after that, it’ll help me a lot.”

The 6’5” 230 pounder has been taking most of his reps flexed out, but is learning two spots in the Canes’ offense. Mallory says getting down all the plays at both positions is still the biggest thing holding him back, as well as adjusting his blocking technique to go against college-sized defenders.

“I’m playing the Y and the F, so it’s like learning two sets of plays,” Mallory said. “Knowing the plays is a big deal, but you also just have to be more physical playing against a lot of bigger and stronger guys. I have a lot to work on, like my blocking technique and just knowing what to do on the field.”

Charged with helping Mallory improve his blocking is tight ends coach Todd Hartley. The bond between the pair is strong and Mallory talked about what it’s been like working with Hartley over the past few months.

“He’s awesome, he’s a great person and I love working with him,” Mallory said on Hartley. “He wants the best from us and he’ll get on you, but it’s no hard feelings and he’s a great coach.”

Miami opens the season in Arlington, Texas to face off against #25 LSU on Sunday. While Mallory didn’t have a prediction for how the game will go, he did give his thoughts on the Tigers and what he expects in his first college game in general.

“They’re big, they’re athletic, just a big SEC defense,” Mallory said on LSU. “So I have to get ready for that, we all have to get ready for that. It’s going to be a heck of a game.”
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, member: 19712"]After coming into the program during the summer in June, freshman tight end Will Mallory hasn’t had as much time to adjust to college as maybe some of his fellow classmates that came in during January for the spring. That doesn’t really matter at this point though, because the Hurricanes’ depth chart is so thin at tight end that Mallory will be thrown into the fire early and often and has no choice but to grow up fast.

“It’s been good since I came in,” Mallory said. “There’s definitely been differences (in college), but the transition has been smooth and I’m enjoying it.”

The freshman from Jacksonville has spent this fall mainly working with the threes, however, head coach Mark Richt said earlier this week that Mallory would be the second tight end into the game on Sunday versus LSU. For his part, Mallory credits his improvement to getting bigger and stronger in the weight room over the summer and into fall.

“I’ve been putting on some good weight and some good size. They definitely feed you a lot here,” Mallory said. “The strength training was tough at first, but I got used to it and next spring and the years after that, it’ll help me a lot.”

The 6’5” 230 pounder has been taking most of his reps flexed out, but is learning two spots in the Canes’ offense. Mallory says getting down all the plays at both positions is still the biggest thing holding him back, as well as adjusting his blocking technique to go against college-sized defenders.

“I’m playing the Y and the F, so it’s like learning two sets of plays,” Mallory said. “Knowing the plays is a big deal, but you also just have to be more physical playing against a lot of bigger and stronger guys. I have a lot to work on, like my blocking technique and just knowing what to do on the field.”

Charged with helping Mallory improve his blocking is tight ends coach Todd Hartley. The bond between the pair is strong and Mallory talked about what it’s been like working with Hartley over the past few months.

“He’s awesome, he’s a great person and I love working with him,” Mallory said on Hartley. “He wants the best from us and he’ll get on you, but it’s no hard feelings and he’s a great coach.”

Miami opens the season in Arlington, Texas to face off against #25 LSU on Sunday. While Mallory didn’t have a prediction for how the game will go, he did give his thoughts on the Tigers and what he expects in his first college game in general.

“They’re big, they’re athletic, just a big SEC defense,” Mallory said on LSU. “So I have to get ready for that, we all have to get ready for that. It’s going to be a heck of a game.”[/QUOTE]


I could be wrong but I thought Polendy came in with very good credentials this kid has really underperformed.
 
I must’ve missed the part where Polendey was brought here to be anything more than the 2nd or 3rd option as a blocking TE? Why would he be “encouraged” to transfer with only 4 TEs on the depth chart??
If Miami takes 2 tight ends for 2019, there will be 6 total on the roster. He’s gonna be the odd man out. No way the staff carries 6 tight ends next season.
 
I wonder what the depth chart would have looked like if Irvin hadn't gotten injured. I think Jordan would still be #1 with Mallory breathing down Irvin's neck for the #2 spot. He is just so talented.
 
We could go to our big boy line up with Cager , Langham and Mallory in the slot. All 6'5' guys. Can up say jump ball.
 
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Polendy will be encouraged to transfer next off-season. It took a month for 2 true freshman who both arrived in Summer B pass him up. This is why you don't do desperate signing near signing day.

Polendey was committed to Miami 10 months before NSD.
 
Yeah, until we're hurting for scholarship spots, I don't know why you encourage guys like Polendy or Martin to transfer if they're contributing and committed. That may happen with a great season if kids are banging down the doors to join this incoming class. But there's no forcing function right now.
 
We could go to our big boy line up with Cager , Langham and Mallory in the slot. All 6'5' guys. Can up say jump ball.



I actually joked that we can put Njoku, Cager, Langham and Mallory and run the Hail Mary at random points throughout the game. lol
 
I think Mallory will be over looked and will capitalize on his defensive mismatch. At least 1 TD on Sunday.
 
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I think Mallory will be over looked and will capitalize on his defensive mismatch. At least 1 TD on Sunday.
💯 dude is gonna be a mis match problem! Everybody gonna be worried aboit homer, dallas. Richards, jordan, an mallory gonna be wide open lol
 
Polendy will be encouraged to transfer next off-season. It took a month for 2 true freshman who both arrived in Summer B pass him up. This is why you don't do desperate signing near signing day.

No it not becuase look at what you said first? We needed a body we got one. We gave the kid a shot it didn’t work out. No one is worst because of it he’ll probably move on and we have the players we feel good about.
 
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My man right here gets it

Of course experience matters and is great if you have it but these kids are gonna be ready. They’ve known from the jump they were gonna be the guys.

Not too different than Shaq, Pinckney, McCloud

Agreed. They will struggle at times just like the three freshmen LB’s did 2 seasons ago. But boy oh boy, when they put it together it’s electric to watch. And with both Mallory and Jordan being pass catchers who will see the field often, I like the chances for some **** fine plays made from both of these two TE’s.
 
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