West Coast defender Tom Barrass is on edge - and the Eagles are reaping the benefits.Barrass has been a shining light for the Eagles this season, with the 20-year-old announcing himself as a star in the making with some strong displays in defence.The 194cm backmans contested marking has added further strength to West Coasts backline, and his solid form has kept 2014 club champion Eric Mackenzie out of the side for much of the second half of the season.Fellow defender Will Schofield said it didnt take him long to realise that Barrass was going to thrive in AFL ranks.Ive been working really tightly with Tommy for a couple of years now. He hasnt exceeded my expectations, Schofield said of Barrass, who was taken with pick No.43 in the 2013 national draft.Hes an extremely talented guy. Physically hes a big unit. Jumps high. Marks the ball at its highest points. He can match it with most blokes his size.For Tommy, it was just about getting that experience and confidence in the way he plays.Hes keeping Ezy out of the team at the moment. Hes under pressure every week, but I think hes probably playing better because hes on the edge.Barrass will receive another stern test in defence when he lines up in Saturdays clash with GWS at Spotless Stadium.The Giants are the second highest scoring team in the competition.Jeremy Cameron has led the way this year with 44 goals, while Toby Greene (36), Steve Johnson (35), Rory Lobb (21), and Jonathon Patton (21) have also been important.The match will play a huge part in deciding the make-up of the top four.West Coast currently sit sixth with a 13-6 record, while fourth-placed GWS (14-5) are just percentage adrift of second spot. Justin Tucker Womens Jersey . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. 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Im here to coach football, and Im here to be the best partner that I can for Baylor.The 41-year-old coach replaces former Baylor coach Art Briles, who was fired in May in the wake of the schools sexual assault scandal. While talking about his new players Wednesday, Rhule thanked Briles for bringing these young men to Baylor. He acknowledged he did not do much research on the more than year-long scandal before accepting the job, but said he trusts Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades.We dont have enough time in college football to do a ton of research, Rhule said. You have about 24 hours. But I felt really good about this university and these people.Rhule was asked specifically what disciplinary rules hell bring to running his Baylor program and replied: I think theres some non-negotiable things that you cant do. You cant hurt women. You cant hurt people that are less fortunate than you. You cant bully other people. You know, that was kind of the way I handled it at Temple. 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Of the hundreds of texts Rhule said he received from fellow coaches, one in particular from former NFL coach Jon Gruden urged him to bring some power to the Big 12.Rhoades, Baylors first-year athletic director, had known Rhule long before he began conducting the coaching search and said he contacted Rhule after Temple defeated Navy 34-10 in the AAC championship game on Saturday. Rhoades was adamant Wednesday that Rhule was the only coach he offered the job to during the process.You know, I think it was 30 minutes into the interview where my gut, in my heart, in my mind, this is our guy, Rhoades said.ESPNs Brett McMurphy reported Rhule received a seven-year deal. Rhule and Rhoades would not confirm that, but Rhule did say he appreciates being given long-term support to build the program the right way.We wanted to give us time to do it the right way and with the right kids, Rhule said. I want to recruit Texas high school football players. Get them here, develop them, watch them grow our four or five years, then see what you have. It worked at Temple, and its a different world, but there are a lot of similarities.Rhule met with his Baylor players shortly before the introductory event and said he hopes to meet with individually in the near future.He seems like a really energetic and fun guy to play for, quarterback Zach Smith said. We know hes a players coach, and hes a great coach. So, Im looking forward to what he can do here.Baylor interim coach Jim Grobe received a standing ovation from the crowd of Baylor supports who attended the event Wednesday and will remain on staff to coach the 6-6 Bears Motel 6 Cactus Bowl against Boise State on Dec. 27.Rhule has not revealed which assistant coaches hes bringing with him from Temple, but he is planning to meet with each of the Bears current assistant coaches and the possibility of some current staffers being retained has not been ruled out. ' ' '
