Spring practice kicked off Tuesday morning with a few surprises. Demetrius Jones, the QB transfer from Notre Dame, has traded in his #2 quarterback jersey for a #44 linebacker jersey. That move had already been talked about over the winter. The biggest surprise might have been when sophomore wide receiver Marcus Barnett was wearing a black jersey and working out with the defensive backs.
One of the big stories heading into spring is how the team will replace the 10 seniors they lost from the defensive side of the ball, including both starting defensive backs. The media at Tuesdays practice was quick to ask Brian Kelly about the switch, and his thought process behind it.
Barnett was quickly surrounded by members of the media to get his thoughts on the switch. Last years "experiment" of moving Connor Barwin to defense certainly worked out well for everyone.
Going into spring practice the coaching staff has a number of receivers to look at, one of the reasons Barnett is being looked at as a defensive back. However, questions still remain. Number one being, will Vidal Hazelton be able to play this fall. He is the highly acclaimed transfer from USC. UC is currently working with the NCAA to see if Hazelton could be eligible for the Bearcats this year. That decision will have an effect on the future of Marcus Barnett as a defensive back.
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