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Bears’ Blanchard believes he has talent to thrive at nickelback

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Travon Blanchard is one of two new starters on Baylor’s defense this season, taking over at the nickelback — or “Bear” — position.

Posted: Sunday, August 30, 2015 12:01 am

Bears’ Blanchard believes he has talent to thrive at nickelback By JOHN WERNER jwerner@wacotrib.com Waco Tribune-Herald

Travon Blanchard believes he has the talent and savvy to make Baylor’s nickelback position his own.

After watching Ahmad Dixon, Sam Holl and Collin Brence play there the last few years, Blanchard wants to up the ante.

“I don’t want to be like them, I want to be better than them,” Blanchard said.