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Article: Skill of free safety, Gophers defense mature together.(SPORTS)

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October 21, 1999
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1/3 Gophers free safety Delvin Jones isn't in full bloom yet, but he's blossoming.

Consider: On Oct. 9, Jones had a game-high 18 tackles against Wisconsin. In the same game, won by Wisconsin in overtime, Jones missed an assignment that led to an 81-yard scoring play.

Jones is part of a suffocating defense that will be tested Saturday by Ohio State at the Metrodome. Once earmarked for the bench this season, Jones now is developing into a force at free safety.

"I just wanted to show the coaches that I could be counted on and that I could play Big Ten football," Jones said. "I wanted to show everyone what I'm about."

Jones has the ...

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