Buff Bites: Addison Gillam poised for big sophomore season

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By Jon Woods

Gillam may have been left off of the watch lists but he is poised to make a big impact in year two. SLAM digs into Dom Collier. Buffs Football!Snub: Addison Gillam, LB, Colorado | Biggest Snubs and Surprises from College Football's Preseason Awards Watch Lists | Bleacher ReportWhy he should be on there: If not for some guy from UCLA who decided to show off and play both ways last...

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"We're so much further ahead than last year," Gillam told ESPN.com's Ted Miller. "Last year, we were learning a new defense. That really shows. A lot of people are showing more effort. Last year, people weren't running to the ball. This year, we're having fun out there, making plays. Everybody is cheering each other on."

This is encouraging. Sounds like Mac is turning the culture around where people really want to play hard and have fun. Maybe the D won't be so horrific this year!

 

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Gillam wants to be at 240 by fall camp. He played at 225 last season.

Also had this to say about what was going on when he arrived.

In the spring of 2013, Gillam brought his high-motor self to a team that had been indifferently sputtering along. Some Buffs were angry about former coach Jon Embree's controversial firing after just two seasons. It's fair to say that some players weren't terribly motivated.

"The team wasn't as cohesive," Gillam said. "There were a lot of fights, [guys] were unfriendly to each other."

He admits that his quickly pushing to the top of the depth chart by the end of his first spring surprised him. When he watches film of himself from 2013, he likes his consistent effort and fight. He thinks he needs to be quicker with his reads and improve in pass coverage. He'd also like to be around 240 pounds in fall camp.

While Gillam sees improved trust and effort on the team, things aren't yet where they need to be.

"There are still some guys, like on every team, that don't want to," he said.

 

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2016...all of JE's kids should be gone, many kids will be seniors (i.e. Sefo), this kickass 2015 class will have a year under their belt. Should be good to very good by then...I hope...

 

[Quattro]

2016...all of JE's kids should be gone, many kids will be seniors (i.e. Sefo), this kickass 2015 class will have a year under their belt. Should be good to very good by then...I hope...

Most of the bad influences or people who don't want to work will be long gone. Most are already gone or on their way out.

 

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I think the feeling we all had around here about the team is really starting to show itself. Embree took way too many character risks into the program. Tried to luck into success. HCMM is picking up very specific types of players and the difference is really showing itself.

 

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Most of the bad influences or people who don't want to work will be long gone. Most are already gone or on their way out.

Do you know if these bad influences or lazy kids get any playing time?