Linebackers Francisco "Kiko" Mauigoa, Raul "PoPo" Aguirre, and punter Dylan Joyce answered questions from the media Tuesday after spring practice No. 7.

Mauigoa, out for spring and still recovering from a torn labrum, shared his thoughts on the linebacker room (0:06) and how he can improve his game (0:34).

He details his recovery from injury (1:02) and his brother Francis Mauigoa's recovery process (1:33).

He also shares thoughts on second-year LB Aguirre (2:09) and some of the other younger linebackers, Cameron Pruitt, and Bobby Washington (2:44).

Lastly, he discusses quarterback Cam Ward and what he brings to Miami, as both were former teammates at Washington State.

Aguirre talks about his growth from year one to year two and credits Mauigoa and linebackers coach Derek Nicholson for his progress (0:03).

He also details how Miami cross-trains the different linebacker positions (2:00).

His brother, Markel Aguirre, is a linebacker who follows in his brother's footsteps and shares the relationship dynamic (3:43). Aguirre answers a question about the leaders on defense (4:40).

Aguirre names his toughest tight end covers: Elijah Arroyo, Elija Lofton, and Riley Williams (5:45).

Lastly, he shares his impressions on Ward (6:05) and Lofton (7:00).

Punter Joyce starts by describing what he wants to improve this season and then talks about how special it is to continue the pipeline of Australian punters to the United States.

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