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Spring coach Sonny Karas has relied on his spread offense to win games over the past decade.
With the likes of former NFL running back Ben Gay, St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Daryl Jones and Georgia Tech split end Drew Gause headlining the Lion offense, Spring's defense was often overshadowed. His sons, Aaron and Adam, also parlayed an explosive offense into college scholarships.
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Over the next three seasons, Spring's defense will have some Division I headhunters.
"We just have some serious athletes here right now," Karas said. "They are young guys, but we are going with them."
Junior linebacker Kieyon Glenn (6-2, 200-pounds) is a move-in from the state of Virginia who will man the middle.
"I hope I haven't gotten lost in the shuffle in the move," Glenn said. "I'm going to have a great junior season and see where it takes me."
The most impressive athlete on the Spring practice field is Charles Soloman, a 6-3, 220-pound, chiseled defensive end.
"It's early right now, but I like some of the big schools like Texas, LSU and USC," Soloman said.
As you go further back on defense, the prospects get younger. Defensive back Tahare Ray (6-2, 200-pounds) mirrors a Daniel Johnson-type safety as a sophomore. Sophomore cornerback Josh Rowe (6-0, 170-pounds) fills the bill as the big, physical defensive back.
"Our defensive backs are going to be special," Karas said.
It's also notable that Spring's defense lost lineman Terrence Moore, who transferred back to New Orleans. Moore has a dozen offers and was a Hurricane Katrina evacuee.
On offense, Karras is laying his foundation with running back Kurtis Shaw (5-10, 165-pounds), who should start as a sophomore.
Times are changing at Spring.