Travian Robertson is humbly starting his junior year even though he has a lot to be proud of after his first two seasons.Robertson has played in every game since joining the team as a freshman. Each year he has improved; from seven tackles and four solo stops as a freshman to 17 tackles as a sophomore, including a pair of tackles for a loss. After a productive offseason, Robertson was dubbed the team's Most Improved Defensive Lineman. Now a starter on the defensive line, Robertson expects an even better year as an upperclassman.
"I am trying to step up," said Robertson. We lost one guy over the spring and an opportunity came to me so I knew I had to show Coach Lawing that I can lead by example. I want too make plays on the field and show him I can play the position and that I really have improved." Earning the title of Most Improved Defensive Lineman over the spring has not been Robertson's only recent achievement. He was recently given the title of the strongest pound for pound player on the team, squatting 600 pounds, bench-pressing 420 pounds and power cleaning 350 pounds. Robertson didn't gain this title by just showing up to workouts and practice. According to Strength and Conditioning Coach Craig Fitzgerald, Robertson shows up to practice early and is completely focused and diligent when it comes to getting better.
"Travian mentally plows through the nicks and bruises that come with playing football," said Coach Fitzgerald. The SEC Rocks!
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