Emerging leader

Posted Aug 17, 2011
The distractions and pressure from outside forces continue to haunt this program into training camp and the season, with the firing of Coach Butch Davis and a date with the NCAA looming in October. None of it has dampened Bryn Renner’s enthusiasm or desire to win football games, however. “Training camp and 12 games are a long haul,” Renner said. “Every day in practice, I try to get everybody’s energy and enthusiasm up.” (Rivals.com)

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