Arizona LBs Taye Brown, Chase Kennedy turn experience into leadership
Taye Brown and Chase Kennedy are setting Arizona’s defensive tone this spring — with new transfers arriving and bigger roles up for grabs.
When experience accumulates over time, it becomes wisdom. For Arizona linebackers Taye Brown and Chase Kennedy, their experiences playing college football over the last few years have steered them into leadership roles for their last season. Brown and Kennedy's vocal leadership has been on display this spring.
The leadership "is natural, but we've also been around for a long time," said Kennedy. Arizona defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales said Brown and Kennedy "have stepped up in an elite manner. " "Coaches push you to elevate on the field, but off the field, as well," Kennedy said.
"We do the best we can to bring the guys along — young guys, new guys, freshmen and even guys who've been here. The longer you've been in the program, the more comfort and trust you get with people. We try to bring that juice and energy any time we can.
" Brown said, "It's natural for both of us, just coming out to bring juice every day. " "That's the type of players we are," he added. "Just go out there and have juice and have fun with it.
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