COLUMBIA - Defensive end Tommy Chavis is in full swing, running a defensive line drill on the west side of Faurot Field. He weaves through five pads situated in a 2-1-2 formation using a strong swim technique in which he slaps each pad to the ground. Chavis moves through the drill with ease.Each practice dummy topples after a quick strike from his hand.
Tommy Chavis set for bigger role on MU defense
Junior says he learned much from players he is replacing
Thursday, August 23, 2007 | 12:15 a.m. CDT;
updated 10:22 p.m. CDT, Sunday, July 20, 2008
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