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[QUOTE="ivorytower, post: 3131884, member: 6888"]
Only three weeks in and DM unit not at full strength. Helmer #2 ssdm played exclusively with pole, Barlow #3 ssdm was sidelined and scrimmage was Dami's first real comp in awhile. Only other ssdm were Small. Assume  others are practicing there  but only Dieball saw a few minutes
 2/3 backline will be new, take some time to jell on a few fronts. Agree on Bomberry and Cunnigham, greater appreciation for experience and specific strengths when gone but think unit be ok given core personnel. Even Mellen and Dearth didn't shine as normal  though no worries there.. Defense did gather itself after a very slow start in 1q, DiPietro was solid and there are strong options . 
Bothers a bit that at least 5 defensive candidates,  Barlow, Staats,  JKennedy, Hull, Lee were sidelined with returns unknown. That unfortunately takes away from their preparation and a full competition for spots. With less bodies in practice gotta guard agaisnt any overuse injuries.  Benefit is it affords young depth  additional reps but best to have the full defensive group healthy ,prepared and competing.
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