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October 18, 2007

Defense Re-stocked

Linebacker Andrew Downey (ankle) and cornerback Lamir Whetstone (knee) were cleared to participate in full-contact practice today, making a return likely for Saturday's game at Stony Brook.

Downey and Whetstone

Both Downey and Whetstone have missed Maine's last two games - Hofstra and William & Mary - and it showed.

Downey was Maine's leading tackler (41 total, 19 solo) before his two missed starts. He is in the midst of a breakout season, and will be a significant help.

Whetstone leads Maine's cornerbacks with 19 total tackles - that's despite missing the two games.

Posted by Jenn Menendez at 02:49 PM

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Jenn covers the University of Maine for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram.

A former Portland Pirates beat writer who has covered two winter Olympics for the paper, she will tackle the Maine beat for a fourth year this season.

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Though she is a graduate of rival New Hampshire, she almost never thinks of that 1999 hockey game anymore.

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