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CHERUBINI CHIMES IN
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One-on-One with the
Pirates
Thursday,
August 26, 2010
By Ron Cherubini |
Darryl Freeney
By
Ron Cherubini
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Each season, Darryl Freeney has
raised the bar, elevating his production and separating himself from East
Carolina's
corps of receivers to establish himself as one of the biggest receiving
threats on the team. He has already posted five (5) career 100-plus-yard
receiving games (high of 152 vs. UAB) and that was in a more conservative
offense. With a knack for the big play and a brash edge that he backs up with his
talent, Freeney is a guy who has star potential, particularly in an offense
predicated on the pass. Just a junior, he has been among the top
producers at WR since his redshirt season in 2008. He is poised for another
big season.
Darryl was kind enough to sit down for a chat with Bonesville to
share his insights on the upcoming season.
Q: What can Pirate fans expect
from our offense this year based on what you are seeing on the field through
summer?
A: We are going to make a lot
of big plays. Our receivers last year didn’t really get a chance to make a
lot of plays because of the offensive style we ran. I am so excited about
this offense and what I am seeing and doing out here. I am excited about all
the playmakers we have and how everyone is stepping it up. I think we are
going to put up a lot of points.
 Q:
Why is this offense good for Darryl Freeney?
A: You saw what Michael
Crabtree was able to do in this offense… the numbers he was putting up. I can
only imagine what is possible for me to do in this offense. I am here
working hard trying to be the best receiver he could be. I am pretty
confident how we are doing as a receiving corps. We had the spring to learn
it and also summer time so we know the plays, and the freshmen that came in,
we’re trying to teach them what we can. I am really confident in this group
of receivers and what we can do this season.
Q: Who on the offense do you
expect to be a star/stud this year that wasn’t a star last year?
A: Without a doubt, Justin
Jones. The things he is doing out here in practice is just jaw-dropping. Out
of all of the players we have here — and there are a lot of good ones — I am
most excited about seeing what Justin can do in games.
Q: Who on this team do you
most respect as a player and why?
A: Of course, Dwayne (Harris) has my
respect. He has been here the longest and has been making plays here for a
long time. But also, I would have to say (Michael) Bowman. Last year, he
missed most of the year with his injury, you know, and he handled everything
in stride. He never complained and he is out working every route very hard.
I am just in awe of what he is doing out here.
Q: Share your thoughts on the
QB battle going in camp right now?
A: I am loving that battle,
really loving it. Look, as long as they are battling it out, they are
getting better. Competition pushes them and even though they can’t all be
starters, they all have starter potential. So I am ready to receive passes
from them.
 Q:
What are your thoughts on the defense out there?
A: I will tell you, our
linebacking corps is looking really, really good. We are deep at linebacker,
but also our secondary is good. You know how good Emanuel (Davis) and
Travis (Simmons) are, but I have to say that Bradley (Jacobs) is doing a
great job and so is (Derek) Blacknall, starting back there at the other
safety. That group is looking very good, too.
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