Southern lineman Chinyoung excited about playing again after tough 2007

Ramon Chinyoung gazed at his shiny, new No. 61 jersey and unfurled the purest smile of satisfaction Saturday. In his hands was all he had missed. In his hands was all he worked to regain. In his hands was his place and pride restored and the promise of a season to come. Gold numbers on a field of navy blue. “It’s been awhile since I’ve had this on,” Chinyoung said.

Chinyoung’s sophomore season ended during last season’s preseason camp. The Southern center was ruled academically ineligible after attending a summer school class he didn’t need. He never got to wear the game jersey. He’ll be back in the jersey this season. “My No. 1 thing with being back is I’m going to be play with a vengeance,” Chinyoung said at the team’s picture/media day.

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