The Tigers had their first official workout in the brand new 13,000-square football Tiger Football weight room on February 28, 2011. The $3 million facility dedicated solely to the football program was made possible by private donations.
In spring 2011, defensive lineman Dontari Poe was named one of the Top 5 strongest players in college football by ESPN.com. Poe is capable of a 700-pound squat, a 500-pound bench and a 400-pound power clean according to strength and conditioning director Ryan Cidzik.
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