Padron, Russo

[Stan R]

Carroll's Padron, Russo: One shade of green to the next

Linebacker Justin Padron and defensive end Kyle Russo both sported Mean Green paraphernalia as they signed national letters of intent to play for North Texas during Wednesday's signing day gathering.

Russo talked about how he wouldn't have to change his wardrobe. Padron talked about how his parents would love him even more after he saved them money to pay for college. These guys are jokers off the field. On the field, they're going to be valuable assets for coach Todd Dodge and the UNT contingent.

"It's a relief for us both," Padron said of he and Russo. "We get a chance to continue playing at the college level, but not too many high school players get to play for the same coach they had in high school."

Padron added that he and Russo were planning on being college roommates.

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