If you want an offensive lineman, the Midwest is a pretty safe spot to shop. Miami went to the well with C Zach Carpenter, an Indiana transfer (and Michigan signee) who originally hails from Cincinatti, OH. Carpenter spoke to reporters about the transition and spring practice:

On the decision to come to Miami: I had a lot of good memories at Indiana and everything, but just needed to change the scenery. Miami's definitely that.

Both schools have their pros and cons, but I just I think here it's more OLine focused.



On his personality on the field: I just try to be as calm as possible, stay in the moment. Sometimes you get caught up in emotions and start ******** up, so you gotta just focus and be the same player every day. I think everybody has their own style of leadership.

I’m super chill on a game day. I mean, it's supposed to be fun. It's a game. That's why we do it. It’s a controlled rage.



On the difference between Miami’s defensive line and Big 10 defensive lines: There's a lot more speed. But that's good. It's good to face different competition and show I'm versatile.

On the toughest defensive line to face: Rueben Bain, for sure.

On his fishing trips: It's been cool. I haven't really fished on the ocean before. The fish are a lot bigger than bass.