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Miami youth movement continues on defense
Two true freshmen are expected to be in the starting lineup on defense when Miami University opens its football season on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Florida.
Mwanza Wamulumba has jumped from third to first on the depth chart at defensive end and Dayonne Nunley has regained the starting nod from senior Brandon Stephens at cornerback.
“Mwanza’s really doing a tremendous job for a freshman,” Miami coach Michael Haywood said. “He continues to improve each and every day. We understand that Mwanza’s going to make mistakes because he’s a true freshman.”
Wamulumba has displayed a mixture of strength, speed and agility along the defensive line. As a high school junior in Maryland he won the state heavyweight title in wrestling.
Nunley is one of three Miami players from Gateway High School in Monroeville, Pa. — the others are senior tight end Jordan Stevens and true freshman tailback Orne Bey.
Two other true freshmen who could see action in “The Swamp,” otherwise known as Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, are cornerback Demetrius Quarles and strong safety Dante Taylor.
“Nunley is starting to perform really well at the corner position along with Demetrius Quarles, who’s going to come in, play a little corner, and Nunley moves into the nickel back position,” Haywood said.
“Dante Taylor is going to make the trip this week and he has a chance to play in this game as well,” the Miami coach said. “So you’re going to have a lot of young players in the secondary.”
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