Unlike in previous years, the players will stagger in throughout the day because they still have summer school, but we caught starting CB Tony "Red Dread" Burnett entering the building.The coaches decide the roommate pairings and they can be strategic in some cases.
Of note, Matt Barkley will build chemistry with highly-touted receiving recruit George Farmer. Another Serra alum Marqise Lee will learn the necessary camp preparation from former high school teammate Robert Woods, who wowed the coaches with his work ethic in fall camp last year.
Christian Tupou is the vocal leader of this team, so roommate Aundrey Walker, who is a massive freshman offensive lineman, would be wise to keep his ears open at night. And on the defensive side, T.J. McDonald will get a chance to mentor LB Lamar Dawson, who has already had the coveted #55 bestowed upon him.
The team will meet tonight as a complete unit for the first time and then begin practice Thursday at 7 p.m.
(Photo by John McGillen)
