What do "G-Willis" and Joe Jackson have in common besides both being on the University of Miami defensive line?
New defensive line coach Jess Simpson mentioned them first Thursday afternoon after being asked to name some players who have impressed him since he arrived at Miami before spring practice began.
Both players' talents will be on display for Hurricanes fans at the spring game at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.
"We’ve been really fired up about Joe Jackson, the way he’s responded to what we’re doing and how we’re playing,'' Simpson said about defensive end Jackson, a 6-5, 258-pound soon-to-be junior who led all linemen last season with 59 tackles, 11 1/2 tackles for loss, 6 1/2 sacks, six quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.