What is Morton sophomore linebacker Jalen Arnold’s favorite thing in football? Hint: He did it a lot in the season opener.
Sophomore linebacker Jalen Arnold made 13 tackles and forced two fumbles during Morton’s 32-23 win against Portage on Aug. 18. It was his first varsity start.Consider the 5-foot-11, 220-pound sophomore’s quick response when he was asked about his favorite thing in football.There’s plenty of that to come for Arnold, who has earned a starting role and made a team-high 13 tackles during Morton’s season-opening 32-23 victory against Portage in Hammond on Aug. 18.Arnold also forced two fumbles.
Morton coach Mac Mishler offered nothing but positive reviews for Arnold and his position group, which has been revamped. Arnold had an idea there could be room for him on defense after spending the majority of his freshman season on special teams.As soon as last season ended, Arnold immersed himself in the weight room. He said he grew 2 inches and added 20 pounds of muscle, and he impressed Mishler with his work ethic.“He attacked the offseason like few kids do,” Mishler said. “He’s grown tremendously because of that and also from a football standpoint. He reads the game so well as a linebacker.
Senior linebacker Jermaine Johnson, Morton’s lone returning starter at the position, said Arnold’s grasp of the mental side of the game allowed him to put his physical attributes to good use.
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