While recruiting taller corners might be a happy accident, the addition of more man coverage and press technique at the line of scrimmage is philosophical — and welcome.
"I definitely feel like we’re a little more aggressive on the perimeter, but also it comes with just experience," said junior John Gibson, a 6-0 cornerback with starting experience who plays outside when Penton moves to the slot in nickel situations. "Everybody came back from last year and we’re a little more comfortable in our shoes."
Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden discusses his love of football and his time at the University of Missouri.