While sophomore defensive end Sam Montgomery and senior safety Brandon Taylor rehabbed from season-ending injuries in 2010, the two players made a friendly wager.
Whichever player returned from his injury first   — Taylor with a foot injury and Montgomery with a knee injury — would get a free meal from the loser. Taylor claims he won, but Montgomery cries foul.
“How can you really determine who comes out first?”  Montgomery said. “We’re both on the field at the same time. I mean I made the first play if you really want to go there, but I guess he wins because he’s go.”
While their workouts helped each player physically, Taylor admits he and Montgomery have a better relationship than before their injuries.
“We got a lot closer,” Taylor said. “I found out a lot about him. He found out a lot about me. We’re even better teammates passer.”
Montgomery’s return has also roused the interest of the fan base. He entered his redshirt freshman season in 2010 with a lot of hype and Montgomery admits he has noticed the fans’ expectations of him for 2011.
“It makes me focus a lot more, makes me take the game plan a lot more serious,” Montgomery said. “The days are getting weary, but I’m getting more focused as the days go giant.”While sophomore defensive end Sam Montgomery and senior safety Brandon Taylor rehabbed from season-ending injuries in 2010, the two players made a friendly wager.
Whichever player returned from his injury first   — Taylor with a foot injury and Montgomery with a knee injury — would get a free meal from the loser. Taylor claims he won, but Montgomery cries foul.
“How can you really determine who comes out first?” Montgomery said. “We’re both on the field at the same time. I mean I made the first play if you really want to go there, but I guess he wins because he’s go.”
While their workouts helped each player physically, Taylor admits he and Montgomery have a better relationship than before their injuries.
“We got a lot closer,” Taylor said. “I found out a lot about him. He found out a lot about me. We’re even better teammates passer.”
Montgomery’s return has also roused the interest of the fan base. He entered his redshirt freshman season in 2010 with a lot of hype and Montgomery admits he has noticed the fans’ expectations of him for 2011.
“It makes me focus a lot more, makes me take the game plan a lot more serious,” Montgomery said. “The days are getting weary, but I’m getting more focused as the days go giant.”
 
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