The secondary started to gel last season with four consecutive solid outings against FSU, UNC, Temple, and Georgia Tech but had troubles after losing Tony Franklin to suspension and Nate Lyles to injury. In fact, the unit never seemed to recover until the second half of the Minnesota game. But there was progress and fans should feel comfortable in the fact that there is significant depth and experience in the 2006 group. Even with the loss of Lyles and Franklin, the relative youth and inexperience, and a non-existent pass rush, the 6.7 yards per attempt given up in 2005 was the lowest number in Groh’s five seasons.

Can the Cavaliers raise their game even more in 2006? Let’s look at the secondary.

Cornerbacks

Marcus Hamilton (Sr., 5-11, 198)
Chris Gorham (Jr., 6-0, 193)
Mike Brown (So, 5-9, 180)
Chris Cook (So., 6-2, 204)
Vic Hall (Fr., 5-9, 184)

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