Even with spring practice being cut short, the Georgia Southern football coaching staff was able to evaluate its program through offseason lifting and conditioning, as well as six on-field practices. GSEagles.com was able to catch up with each coach via email to get their thoughts on their group, as well as a preliminary two-deep heading into the fall.

Today, we hear from Travis Cunningham, who coaches the inside linebackers.

Who stood out for your group in the short amount of time you were practicing?:
Given the dynamics of our position group, it would be hard to say that anyone separated themselves in the two-deep given where we were in spring practice and the fact that we have a mature group who have played a lot of college football.

Who's someone who didn't see a lot of game action that has impressed you this offseason?:
I'm excited to get Jon Ferguson and Caree Collier back on the field. Both have done a great job with their rehab this off season and continue to stay engaged with our program demonstrating great gains in the weight room. We were anticipating both to return to the practice field once we returned from Spring Break.

What will be a top priority for your group when you return to the field?:
We need to bridge the gap between our knowledge and our physical execution.

What excites you about your group?:
We have a great group of experienced guys who demonstrate leadership as well as some young athletic and talented underclassmen. I'm excited to see our older players help mold our newer players.

Who is or are the vocal leader(s) in your meeting room?:
Rashad Byrd

Who leads more by example?:
Reynard Ellis and Todd Bradley

Post-Spring Two-Deep:

MLB: 36, Reynard Ellis (6-1, 230, r-Jr.)
32, Chris Harris Jr. (6-1, 240, Sr.)

WLB: 45, Rashad Byrd (6-0, 230, r-Sr.)
11, Todd Bradley (6-0, 225, r-Sr.)