Another DL move

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Mike Kramer’s penchant for using big words is well known. His current favorites are multiplicity and versatility, words that have led Kramer and his coaching staff to a continuing restructuring of the Bobcat defense.

Kramer said Friday that Ray Sebestyen, Montana State’s preseason All-America defensive tackle, made the move to the anchor end position in MSU’s base defense. With that move, junior college transfer Daryl Rogers is elevated to the top spot at defensive tackle. Ryan Cogley remains the backup at anchor end, while Clive Lowe returns to the rush end position to share time with starting senior Chad Gluhm.

“Multiplicity has really become the buzzword in the entire sport of football,” Kramer said. “That’s really happened in college football, being multiple and versatile have become key concepts.”

The ability to be multiple, to change looks and give opposing offenses different twists, led Kramer and MSU defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski to shift Sebestyen outside. “Ray has very good hands and excellent vertical blast,” he said. “He’s a guy who knows how to play, and plays relentlessly.”

Kramer said Sebestyen’s move is a response to a desire to optimize Lowe’s value at the rush end position, and to get emerging players such as Rogers, Tim O’Tool, and Andy Matakis on the field at the tackle position next to stalwart nose guard Beau Clark. “We look at this as a solution to a moral problem, which is that we have a lot of guys in that front seven that deserve a chance to be on the field,” Kramer said. “There is a wealth of intelligence and a wealth of ability, and utilizing it this way is a natural progression for our defense.”

Kramer comes back to the youth, talent, and depth at defensive tackle as keying the move of Sebestyen outside. “We feel really good about Andy Matakis, Daryl Rogers, Aaron Papich and Tim O’Tool,” Kramer said, referring to the players lining up behind and beside nose tackle Beau Clark. “I’m excited about their physical ability, and excited about the potential for growth at that position.”

* * * DAILY NOTES * * *
Injuries continue to affect the Bobcat depth chart, especially at cornerback. Projected starters Kahiam Hunter and Eddie Smith are doubtful for Saturday’s season opener against Adams State, leaving Kory Austin and Martin Henderson as the starting corners. Rick Gatewood is also doubtful at receiver, in which case Brandon Roosevelt would move from slot to Z and Michael Williams would start at the slot.

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. “We look at this as a solution to a moral problem...

Gosh I hope the team hasn't become immoral. I do hope the change will help any problems in morale!