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Countdown to Virginia Football: #41 Michael Guerci

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As a walk-on who is learning a new position, the chances of Michael Guerci ever seeing the field at LB are low. His most likely role is on special teams.

Position: ILB
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 225
Year: RS Sophomore
Hometown: Franklin Lakes, NJ

The MLB in a 4-3 scheme is similar to the ILBs in a 3-4, though obviously they differ somewhat as there are now 2 players in that role. Still, their role consists largely of stopping the run and picking up receivers coming over the middle on pass routes. Yes, they’ll do some pass rushing and they’ll pick up a RB on a pass route from time to time, but largely an ILB is an ILB regardless of the scheme.