Things that make Al Groh happy … let me see, how many can I list? His family certainly. A game with no turnovers or penalties. Yes, that will make him teary eyed. His music, absolutely. Film review after a big win has to be on the list. Let me see … anything else I am forgetting? Oh, yes, a quality depth chart at linebacker.

On that last point, Groh should be awfully happy going into this season. And Mike London? He will be downright giddy. In fact, I continue to believe that the biggest issues the staff will face with the linebackers this season will not be the talent, but how to get all of the talent – particularly the young speed – onto the field and how best to use them. Those questions underscore any discussion of the individual linebackers.

The Starters

At outside linebacker, Clint Sintim and Jermaine Dias ; at inside linebacker, Jon Copper and Antonio Appleby .

Clint Sintim seems poised for a strong season.

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