M.Harris hopes Opening settled questions 
July, 13, 2012
7/13/12
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Corey Long | ESPN.com
ESPN 150 safety Marcell Harris (Orlando, Fla./Dr. Phillips) has heard it all before. He's heard the doubters say that he's too big to play safety and should prepare for a future as a linebacker.
Harris admitted it was a motivating tool for his efforts at The Opening this past week.
"I did go there with a little bit of a chip on my shoulder because I'm a safety and I want people to see that I can be a very good safety," Harris said. "I'm a bigger safety. I'm unique for the position but I've worked hard to succeed at this position."
Harris admitted it was a motivating tool for his efforts at The Opening this past week.
"I did go there with a little bit of a chip on my shoulder because I'm a safety and I want people to see that I can be a very good safety," Harris said. "I'm a bigger safety. I'm unique for the position but I've worked hard to succeed at this position."
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