Keeping weight off no issue for St. Louis
CORAL GABLES — Miami Hurricanes tackle Tyree St. Louis would love to say it has been some strict diet and workout routine that has kept his weight in check during the offseason.
Then again, he’d rather keep it honest.
St. Louis has dropped 10 pounds since last year and lowered his body fat to 16 percent.
“I don’t really know how I do it,” St. Louis said. “I don’t do extra cardio work. I just do the stuff that we do here.”
St. Louis said he expects to enter preseason camp at 310. The lowered weight should allow him more leeway should he gain weight during the season.
If he were to pinpoint one reason for the improvement, it would be getting more acclimated to the weight-training program.
The Hurricanes are more about specializing workouts for each position group.
“I feel like last year, they were trying to hit everything cylinder,” St. Louis said.
“We were doing all types of workouts last year. We were lifting four times a week.” provide a solid supporting cast.
“We have enough talent on the D-line,” said McIntosh, a sophomore tackle. “We have enough depth. We’re going to have a lot of people playing this year.. The coaches want to keep fresh legs out there.” Senior
says he’s fully adjusted to moving from cornerback to safety in the offseason.
“It’s going Redwine said.
“I feel comfortable back there. The transition was good for me. I already know the cornerback spot. Going to safety, I already know what the corner is doing.”
Redwine sped the process by watching film on former UM standouts
and who are both in their first NFL seasons.
Redwine also viewed film of several top college safeties at least three times a week.
“Just to try to get a better feel for the position,” Redwine said. real good,”
After yet another knee injury, defensive end
appears finally ready for a return.
Patchan has looked good in 1-on-1 drills, according to McIntosh.
“He doesn’t look like he’s still hurt. He’s going to be in the rotation, too,” McIntosh said.
Patchan has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. He’s had three knee surgeries since his senior year of high school. After being a fourstar recruit, his health has only allowed him to play one game at UM.
Of the young members in the secondary, Redwine said he has been most impressed by freshman
“He’s one of the hardest hitters on the team,” Redwine said. “He’s real aggressive and he’s good a kid, a good learner, a fast learner.”