Zach Carpenter: On gameday, it's a "controlled rage"

[DMoney]

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...

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[JG13]

"7.62 millimeter..."

 

[ReggaeCane]

 

[JamesQuall]

"7.62 millimeter..."

 

[JHallCanes]

Big shoes to fill here

 

[canes461]

Thats what I see...

Love it.

 

[DMoney]

Big shoes to fill here

I expect him to be less athletic than Lee, but more powerful in the run game.

 

[canesfanmpls]

Just my opinion but center is still a very undervalued position both in college and pro. You see all the tackles get the big $$$ - but the C touches the ball on every offensive play. Like @JHallCanes said - big shoes to fill with Lee. We got really lucky to have him (Lee). Always need a good snapper!

 

[grover]

I listened to the interview. It was a nice one liner. But the reporter pushed him into manufacturing it. Kept asking how he was different from Lee and how he could be such a nice, quiet guy off field and still be a fighter on the field. Kid is reallllly mellow.