Toledo Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:12:28 PDT

After consecutive 5-7 seasons, the Rockets focused on returning to glory in the spring.

Coach Tom Amstutz used the 15 practices to shore up the defense by adding more depth to the defensive line looking for playmakers.

The good news for the Rockets is the return of defensive ends Sean Williamson and Doug Westbrook along with safety Tyrrell Herbert. All three defensive players received a medical redshirt last year. The Rockets need all three players to be healthy and contributing next fall.

The Rockets finished with just nine sacks last year. The Rockets have a quartet of solid cornerbacks with the return of Desmond Marrow joining Walter Atkins, Myshan Pettis and Greg Harris.

For the first time since Bruce Gradkowski left for the NFL, the Rockets didn't have...