2014 OL Projections/Outlook

ElkhartTider · Jan 10, 2014

BigEasyTider said:
Won't be what anyone wants to hear, but 2014 could (and some would say probably will) be a step back on the offensive line. We lose what were undoubtedly our two best players from the 2013 line -- Cyrus and Steen -- as well as the sixth man (Kellen Williams). By contrast, the three returning starters were generally solid and played well enough, but none of them were standouts by any stretch and all had issues in their own right.

In general, I think it's safe to say there is a legitimate battle for just about every starting position across the board on the OL as we head towards spring camp. Nothing is really settled up front at this point

Coach Cristobal's got his work cut out for him...

trenda · Jan 12, 2014

b2v4ua said:
I believe it was Cyrus with the false starts not Arie.

It's really a moot point, but both basically had the same amount with Arie having one more.

IMO, we had way too many false start flags for an OL that has the expectations our team carries. If it continues into this next season, you have to look beyond the players.

bamanix · Jan 12, 2014

i may be off base, but, i think cyrus was spending a lot of time looking out for his brother arie. also, once we left cyrus without tight end support he just was not quick enough for speed rushers. the okla game was a disaster with the smaller striker rotating from end to end to rush aj. when vogler was injured, it seemed we did not trust anyone else to block. not even a back. aj was clobbered that last quarter. howev er, we may have the best class ever assembled for the off line. i really believe two of them may start. robinson, and the young man from iowa, cant remember the spelling of his name. guard or center.

TUSKtimes · Jan 12, 2014

bamacon said:
I wouldn't be surprised if we put a TE (like M. Williams) by the LT. Left CYKo by himself and despite being a first rd. NFL score he could NOT handle a speed rush. The new LT is going to have to earn a lot of trust otherwise we are going to have a mobile pocket for sure.

If we could find a left handed pocket passer that should solve that.

jenk56 · Jan 12, 2014

I think Arie played well for a first year starter...he played hard and through the entire play. I recall seeing him blocking hard down field on many occasions. Cyrus is responsible for his own film just like everyone else on the field.

Just don't like the way people point out certain players for whatever reason.

bamablood6 · Jan 12, 2014

TUSKtimes said:
If we could find a left handed pocket passer that should solve that.

My take: I dont think a true Frosh no matter who it is will be ready, but hope so!
And this is contingent with Jackson making it into school.

The names will be in the battle: Some players will battle for several positions to get the best 5. Highlighted guys are the same just in different positions.

LT Jackson 6-7 315 Jr/Brown 6-6 320 Sr/Robinson 6-7 330 Fr
LG Arie K 6-5 335 Sr/Taylor 6-5 330 Soph/Bozeman 6-5 315 Rfr
C Kelly 6-5 290 Jr /Lindsay 6-2 315 Sr/Hassenauer 6-3 300 Fr
RG G.Hill 6-6 315 Soph/Brown 6-6 320 Sr/Luatua 6-2 315 Jr/Lindsay 6-2 315 Sr
RT Shep 6-5 325 Sr/G.Hill 6-6 315 Soph /Brown 6-6 320 Sr/B. Hill 6-6 365 Rfr

Redshirts:
Casher 6-1 290 Fr/Ross P. 6-5 285 Fr/McBride 6-4 330 Fr

Brandon Greene 6-5 290 Soph, I think will stay at TE, hence not signing a TE in this class but I guess could be considered in a pinch.

gamersfuel · Jan 12, 2014

the talent will never be an issue. Wasnt an issue this year. it's all about playing as one cohesive unit. Gelling as one single unit. thats more important as an offensive line than anything.

Bamabuzzard · Jan 12, 2014

BigBama76 said:
I don't know that I'm being optimistic. I'm pointing out that the talent level of our incoming OL recruits and the ones already here are rated higher than OL we've had in the past. Every OL recruit this year is a high 4 star with Robinson a 5 star and #1 in the country at his position.

It's up to our coaches to coach them up, which they certainly did with the 2012 group you mention. Warmack, Steen and Jones weren't recruited very heavily by anyone.

In fact, this year's overall recruiting class is unreal. If we end up with Marlon Humphrey, that would give us 5 of the top 20 recruits in the country. The only other team with more than 1 top 20 recruit is for some reason, Virginia.

We've had top OL talent coming in for several years. Talent isn't a problem...

TideFan in AU · Jan 12, 2014

I think the quick strike passing game that Kiffin has ran before will go a long way in taking pressure off a young OL and a young QB.

hacksaw830 · Jan 12, 2014

I think the draft has proven that also.

Bamabuzzard said:
We've had top OL talent coming in for several years. Talent isn't a problem...

RTR91 · Jan 12, 2014

I believe we missed Stoutland more than most expected. Just look at what the Eagles did this season.

trenda · Jan 12, 2014

RTR91 said:
I believe we missed Stoutland more than most expected. Just look at what the Eagles did this season.

I think so too. 2014 may validate this.

Hope I'm wrong.

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