Chris Elmore loves hitting guys. That is, lining up at fullback or tight end, springing forward when the ball is snapped and blocking oncoming defenders. That’s part of the reason why he earned the nickname “Rhino” last season — because of his willingness to run through anyone and anything.
This summer, Elmore made an effort to shed some of the weight that partially earned him the moniker as one of the biggest mammals in the world. He’s now down to 279 pounds, 16 fewer than his listed weight on the Syracuse roster.
“I definitely tried to cut down, be more of a technician-type dude, not just use my size all the time,” Elmore said.