At this time last year, Matt Caponi was preparing defensive backs for the wide-open offenses of the Big 12 — as a member of the staff at West Virginia. Now, the Cyclones’ new cornerbacks coach is helping usher the position group into the new reality of life without Brian Peavy. Hear how Datrone Young and Anthony Johnson have progressed and more in this CFTV.
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