Linebacker has become a plug-and-play position for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team during Russ Huesman’s tenure as head coach.
First-year linebacker starters have been able to have immediate success despite being asked to do a lot in the Mocs’ 4-2-5 defensive scheme, being asked to span sideline to sideline and make plays.
Dale Warren is just the latest example of that.
In recent seasons, the Mocs have had players such as Gunner Miller, Wes Dothard, Muhasibi Wakeel, A.J. Hampton and Nakevion Leslie patrolling the middle of the Mocs’ defense.
Leslie has been the leader, playing his first two seasons at the Sam (outside) linebacker position before moving to the Mike (middle) position as a junior. His knowledge of playing both positions has been helpful for Warren, who was a leader on special teams last season before earning his chance to start on defense.