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is this real?  they have our punter they have drafted this year and no other Horn on the team.  If you check their roster there are a lot of ****** on that team. Hope we don't start taking a lot of cr

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Here's a photo that has never been seen by anyone.  One of my readers was going through some slides taken by his father when he came across this photo of DKR on October 4, 1952, when # 5 Texas played

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12 minutes ago, Steamboat1874 said:

Funny how his defenses everywhere else are pretty damn good.

Not sure what that means....maybe we had shitty players.

Maybe we had a shitty head coach who refused to let the kids learn how to tackle in practice...?  Maybe we had a shitty strength coach, which prevented our players from physically developing sufficiently to compete with other teams in our conference...?  Maybe we had lazy recruiters who prioritized easy commitments and faux-momentum over evaluating talent and pursuing difference-making targets...?

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15 minutes ago, Katfid54 said:

Maybe we had a shitty head coach who refused to let the kids learn how to tackle in practice...?  Maybe we had a shitty strength coach, which prevented our players from physically developing sufficiently to compete with other teams in our conference...?  Maybe we had lazy recruiters who prioritized easy commitments and faux-momentum over evaluating talent and pursuing difference-making targets...?

You forgot a couple. Maybe we had misalignment between the DB coach and the DC. And maybe our players were coddled and had a sense of entitlement and our coaches fostered that environment as they were also coddled and had a sense of entitlement.

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Maybe we had a shitty head coach who refused to let the kids learn how to tackle in practice...?  Maybe we had a shitty strength coach, which prevented our players from physically developing sufficiently to compete with other teams in our conference...?  Maybe we had lazy recruiters who prioritized easy commitments and faux-momentum over evaluating talent and pursuing difference-making targets...?

 

15 minutes ago, Bevo said:

You forgot a couple. Maybe we had misalignment between the DB coach and the DC. And maybe our players were coddled and had a sense of entitlement and our coaches fostered that environment as they were also coddled and had a sense of entitlement.

Yep

Good reasons why we had shitty players.

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In the second installment of preseason positional previews, we'll look at the most important unit on the team, and definitely the most important heading into the season: offensive line.

A year ago we were already wondering what Texas would do at left tackle with Connor Williams certain to depart after the 2017 season. With the addition of Rice graduate transfer Calvin Anderson, Tom Herman and Herb Hand filled that void as capably as the situation allowed. The question of left tackle is now largely answered and play will almost assuredly be drastically improved over last season but other questions have emerged. Fortunately there are some positive answers.

Injuries were the key ingredient to the s*** sandwich the team was forced to eat last season. Coordination and coaching weren't great, more the wilted lettuce and green tomatoes, but not the meat of the problems.

Injuries are a crap shoot year in and year out. Predicting health is impossible though because fatigue often plays a role in injuries. It is encouraging the that the team is in good shape. Coordination is very likely upgraded with the addition of Herb Hand. He'll make the call on blocking schemes, and since he'll be the ones teaching scheme and technique coaching is also upgraded.

There are a couple more reasons to feel optimistic about improved line play: more experience at quarterback and significantly upgraded play at a tight end position that often serves as a 'help' offensive lineman.

SR Patrick Vahe, #77, 6-3, 325: Past: A highly sought after interior o-lineman, Vahe married transferable collegiate traits with stellar production in a fantastic high school career. Present: Has had a bit of an up and down career at Texas, though it's hard not to feel sympathetic for him given all the offensive line coaching shake-ups (fourth o-line coach in four years!) he's endured. Future: Vahe has run the gamut on level of play at Texas but is poised for a good finale. Though he and Calvin Anderson won't have much time to develop chemistry together, having nearly 70 career starts between them should foster a good relationship sooner rather than later. Texas has a pretty athletic left side for Herb Hand to get on the move.

SR Calvin Anderson, #66, 6-5, 300: Past: Very lightly recruited out of Westlake high school due to lack of size. Present: Statistically one of the best returning left tackles in the country. Plenty of size, athleticism, and experience with 36 career starts. Future: Anderson is assuredly going to win his spot on the line but he's going to face a dramatic increase in competition. Fortunately Texas has the defensive ends to acclimate him quickly. When asked how good Anderson was, Herman somewhat dismissively asked, "did you see his film at Rice?" What's important is Anderson will be a dramatic upgrade over anyone else on the roster and he improves the overall potential of the unit/offense, but he may have his share of struggles at times. No matter, he's very likely a gift from football gods who took a little too much the year prior.

RS SR Elijah Rodriguez, #72, 6-5, 305: Past: Was a late-bloomer and a late addition to the class of 2014. Present: Missed every snap of the season save the bowl game against Missouri in which he started at left tackle (does anything else underline the importance of adding Anderson than this?). The offense looked more cohesive at times when he was on the field than it did for long stretches of the season, though E-Rod isn't the long-term fix at the position. Future: E-Rod's versatility to play any position should be applauded, however, UT's best line may have him coming off the bench as the 6th man. He'll be penciled in as 1st team right guard but he'll have competition.

JR Denzel Okafor, #78, 6-4, 305: Past: Okafor profiled as an underrated but exciting guard/tackle with advanced technical ability. Present: The problem with poor depth extends beyond the obvious of forcing players to see the field before their ready. If depth is really bad, players are needed at a position they're unfit for. Okafor should have red-shirted but didn't. He should have been a guard, but he was needed at right tackle. Last year he was needed at left tackle meaning he was well out of position. In a healthy program this year would be our first look at him and there would be a measure of excitement around him. He spent the spring at left tackle where he still struggled. Because he's a guard. Future: I would try to play him in no more than four games this year and give him the red-shirt he deserves. If the staff can trust Sam Cosmi as the third tackle, Okafor would then be able to compete at his more natural position. His power is unquestionable (650 squat) and he's a plus athlete for guard. Don't give up on him yet.

JR Zach Shackelford, #56, 6-4, 305: Past: Texas desperately needed a center prospect and was able to flip Shackelford by telling the Belton product, "if you just commit here, you can save yourself a drive to Manhattan, Kansas." Present: Predictably Shackelford became an immediate starter and has remained a constant at center when healthy. He has often dealt with ankle injuries that certainly don't help when trying to anchor. The biggest negative of Shackelford thus far has been his issues snapping. Future: Texas would like to find competition for him but the staff has been busy addressing more pressing issues. Shackelford is a good bet to start with E-Rod serving as his primary back-up.

SO Derek Kerstetter, #68, 6-6, 305: Past: I don't see how he's 6-6 but I haven't stood next to him in a year and a half. Coming out of high school I felt his ceiling was center (where he played in the Army All-American game) or guard. I compared him to Chris Hall in his ability to play tackle out of necessity but I felt he would be an interior player on a good line. Present: Herman begrudgingly pulled Kerstetter's red-shirt early last season and started him 10 games at right tackle. To be entirely expected the season was a mixed bag with plenty of struggles, but on balance Kerstetter battled and showed promise. Future: Being thrown to the wolves undoubtedly prepared him for this season in ways a red-shirt would not have. If he makes the natural improvement players make from their first year to second he's going to be perfectly adequate this season and will have the look of a permanent fixture at right tackle.

RS SO Tope Imade, #67, 6-5, 330: Past: Big, powerful guard with decent feet that some felt was a reach for Joe Wickline. Not the most athletic lineman you'll find but I liked him. Present: First off the bus. He has yet to see the field though that shouldn't be considered a negative. Switching to defensive tackle for a time did his offensive line development no favors but he's back on the right side of the ball. Sidenote: He was the unofficial lead recruiter on high four-star Tyler Johnson. Future: He's known for being aggressive and powerful off the ball which lends itself to Herb Hand's favorite play -- inside zone. I think he's on a fine timeline to compete for what might be two open guard spots in 2019. Hopefully Texas fans get used to forgetting about offensive line recruits and the staff reaches the point where it's replacing grown men with grown men.

RS SO Patrick Hudson, #73, 6-5, 330: Past: Hudson was one of the top recruits in the nation for the class of 2016 but I urged patience because he was on a long timeline. Present: First off the bus Part II. He's only seen a handful of snaps but his power and athleticism are evident. An unfortunate injury early last season robbed him of important development. Future: The future is still as bright as it was when he was mauling poor kids in Silsbee. He still has technical aspects to iron out but his play-strength is Bunyan-esque and his athleticism can mitigate technical shortcomings somewhat. He should surface as Rodriguez's primary competition at right guard. Hope for a healthy, productive camp.

RS SO JP Urquidez, #71, 6-6, 295: Past: Like Hudson, Urquidez originally signed with Baylor before being let out of his LOI. Prior to that he was on the Texas radar for years. Present: He's currently listed at second team right tackle but that doesn't mean he's Kerstetter's direct replacement. Future: Like Hudson I felt Urquidez would require time to develop. Let the coaches earn their money and check back in a year.

RS FR Sam Cosmi, #52, 6-5, 295: Past: Originally committed to this staff when it was at Houston. I'd heard they were very high on him and he'd be a guy they wanted to bring to Texas. A red-shirt year later and he's competing. Present: Herman was very tempted to play Cosmi in the chaos of last year but made the correct decision to preserve the red-shirt. Internally expectations are high for Cosmi but he didn't have as good of a spring as many had hoped. I'm unconcerned, Cosmi can move his feet in pass protection and play with a flat back in the run game. Future: He's easily the most likely to start at left tackle in 2019, but first he needs to prove to the staff he's the third best tackle on the team.

FR Junior Angilau, #75, 6-5, 300: Past: A dirt moving Tonga truck in the ground game, the only question was if that truck could go in reverse. There was very little footage of him in pass protection. Who cares, he obviously has the athleticism to learn. Present: Probably has the athleticism and length for tackle but let's not overthink it, if you want to run the ball up the middle you need guys like Angilau inside. Plus he wouldn't have to be as refined in pass protection. Future: I suspect we'll see him within the four allowed appearances and then he'll be competing to start at guard in 2019. Eventually he'll become a dirt burglar moving Tonga truck.

FR Reese Moore, #76, 6-6, 295: Past: Known for being an exceptional athlete (good basketball player) for the position, though because he played tight end he was considered a pretty significant project. I'll quibble with that a bit because most of his time at tight end was spent as a blocker. Still, playing tight end against poor competition demands some patience. Present: He'll red-shirt and learn from Herb Hand and Calvin Anderson. He'll probably learn from Breckyn Hager and Charles Omenihu too. Future: I see the makings of a great left tackle but it's up to him to take to coaching, take to the weight room, and to put it all together.

FR Rafiti Ghirmai, #74, 6-5, 300: Past: Texas applied consistent recruiting pressure to land the tackle/guard prospect. I think he ended up being under-appreciated with his senior film being good. Present: The old adage 'you're a tackle until you're not' applies here. I've always been a fan of 'maybe tackles' because with the right build and temperament they have the chance to be a really good guard. Future: We know the staff prefers length at guard and Ghrimai has that, but it's still too early to know what his ultimate position will be. These next two years are important for any young offensive linemen. Embrace the grind and keep chopping at the depth chart.

FR Christian Jones, #70, 6-5, 305: Past: Only started playing football as a junior and because of that he largely depended on just running around and doing football-type things like running into people. It was pretty humorous to watch, but in between collisions it became clear he had a lot of unteachable traits. Present: His developmental curve makes Patrick Hudson seem like a day-one starter, but the staff took him knowing this full well. Future: No clue and I could even see him ending up on the defensive line if offensive line development is too long a row to hoe.

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3 hours ago, Steamboat1874 said:

Funny how his defenses everywhere else are pretty damn good.

Not sure what that means....maybe we had shitty players.

A lot of salient thoughts already posted about this comment, and I’d add that we are in a conference with some elite offensive minds, and officials who’ve been directed to call games in ways to ensure that it’s an explosive offensive league. 

 

Its the only thing this conference can hang it’s hat on. 

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9 minutes ago, BigBenBamboozle said:

@Machinator, how do you see the OL under Hand performing this season?

If injuries don't nut-punch us again, I think it's going to be better, but not necessarily "good". Hand's units are generally known for being solid run-blocking lines while more inconsistent pass-blocking. If Danny Young can improve from what he showed late last year, and Sam shows a modicum of caution, we might have something going with the inside zone game.

It's nice to have some experience on the line, but I feel that for the fourth- and fifth-year players, they are what they are at this point. ERod is the most versatile upperclassman of the group, but he's not a "plus" player. Anderson will be decent to above average, not the second coming of sophomore Connor Williams. Vahe will continue to be good at a couple things and look confusingly lost at the rest. The performance of the line, besides health, will really come down to the improvement of the second and third-year guys on the two-deep: Kerstetter, Shack, Hudson, and Okafor.

The other thing is that Hand is undeniably an upgrade from Warehime (not saying much), but he's probably not a magician. The OL troubles we have stem from years of recruiting whiffs, lack of continuity, and general poor development. Healthy O-lines are built from redshirted players going through thousands of well-taught reps in the multiple blocking schemes we teach, and that will probably take more than a single spring and fall to remedy, especially when Anderson didn't get to practice at spring, Hudson wasn't at full health, and Okafor was playing out of position.

TL;DR: competence is possible, but don't expect brilliance.

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1 hour ago, Machinator said:

IT Season Preview: Offensive Line:

 

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In the second installment of preseason positional previews, we'll look at the most important unit on the team, and definitely the most important heading into the season: offensive line.

A year ago we were already wondering what Texas would do at left tackle with Connor Williams certain to depart after the 2017 season. With the addition of Rice graduate transfer Calvin Anderson, Tom Herman and Herb Hand filled that void as capably as the situation allowed. The question of left tackle is now largely answered and play will almost assuredly be drastically improved over last season but other questions have emerged. Fortunately there are some positive answers.

Injuries were the key ingredient to the s*** sandwich the team was forced to eat last season. Coordination and coaching weren't great, more the wilted lettuce and green tomatoes, but not the meat of the problems.

Injuries are a crap shoot year in and year out. Predicting health is impossible though because fatigue often plays a role in injuries. It is encouraging the that the team is in good shape. Coordination is very likely upgraded with the addition of Herb Hand. He'll make the call on blocking schemes, and since he'll be the ones teaching scheme and technique coaching is also upgraded.

There are a couple more reasons to feel optimistic about improved line play: more experience at quarterback and significantly upgraded play at a tight end position that often serves as a 'help' offensive lineman.

SR Patrick Vahe, #77, 6-3, 325: Past: A highly sought after interior o-lineman, Vahe married transferable collegiate traits with stellar production in a fantastic high school career. Present: Has had a bit of an up and down career at Texas, though it's hard not to feel sympathetic for him given all the offensive line coaching shake-ups (fourth o-line coach in four years!) he's endured. Future: Vahe has run the gamut on level of play at Texas but is poised for a good finale. Though he and Calvin Anderson won't have much time to develop chemistry together, having nearly 70 career starts between them should foster a good relationship sooner rather than later. Texas has a pretty athletic left side for Herb Hand to get on the move.

SR Calvin Anderson, #66, 6-5, 300: Past: Very lightly recruited out of Westlake high school due to lack of size. Present: Statistically one of the best returning left tackles in the country. Plenty of size, athleticism, and experience with 36 career starts. Future: Anderson is assuredly going to win his spot on the line but he's going to face a dramatic increase in competition. Fortunately Texas has the defensive ends to acclimate him quickly. When asked how good Anderson was, Herman somewhat dismissively asked, "did you see his film at Rice?" What's important is Anderson will be a dramatic upgrade over anyone else on the roster and he improves the overall potential of the unit/offense, but he may have his share of struggles at times. No matter, he's very likely a gift from football gods who took a little too much the year prior.

RS SR Elijah Rodriguez, #72, 6-5, 305: Past: Was a late-bloomer and a late addition to the class of 2014. Present: Missed every snap of the season save the bowl game against Missouri in which he started at left tackle (does anything else underline the importance of adding Anderson than this?). The offense looked more cohesive at times when he was on the field than it did for long stretches of the season, though E-Rod isn't the long-term fix at the position. Future: E-Rod's versatility to play any position should be applauded, however, UT's best line may have him coming off the bench as the 6th man. He'll be penciled in as 1st team right guard but he'll have competition.

JR Denzel Okafor, #78, 6-4, 305: Past: Okafor profiled as an underrated but exciting guard/tackle with advanced technical ability. Present: The problem with poor depth extends beyond the obvious of forcing players to see the field before their ready. If depth is really bad, players are needed at a position they're unfit for. Okafor should have red-shirted but didn't. He should have been a guard, but he was needed at right tackle. Last year he was needed at left tackle meaning he was well out of position. In a healthy program this year would be our first look at him and there would be a measure of excitement around him. He spent the spring at left tackle where he still struggled. Because he's a guard. Future: I would try to play him in no more than four games this year and give him the red-shirt he deserves. If the staff can trust Sam Cosmi as the third tackle, Okafor would then be able to compete at his more natural position. His power is unquestionable (650 squat) and he's a plus athlete for guard. Don't give up on him yet.

JR Zach Shackelford, #56, 6-4, 305: Past: Texas desperately needed a center prospect and was able to flip Shackelford by telling the Belton product, "if you just commit here, you can save yourself a drive to Manhattan, Kansas." Present: Predictably Shackelford became an immediate starter and has remained a constant at center when healthy. He has often dealt with ankle injuries that certainly don't help when trying to anchor. The biggest negative of Shackelford thus far has been his issues snapping. Future: Texas would like to find competition for him but the staff has been busy addressing more pressing issues. Shackelford is a good bet to start with E-Rod serving as his primary back-up.

SO Derek Kerstetter, #68, 6-6, 305: Past: I don't see how he's 6-6 but I haven't stood next to him in a year and a half. Coming out of high school I felt his ceiling was center (where he played in the Army All-American game) or guard. I compared him to Chris Hall in his ability to play tackle out of necessity but I felt he would be an interior player on a good line. Present: Herman begrudgingly pulled Kerstetter's red-shirt early last season and started him 10 games at right tackle. To be entirely expected the season was a mixed bag with plenty of struggles, but on balance Kerstetter battled and showed promise. Future: Being thrown to the wolves undoubtedly prepared him for this season in ways a red-shirt would not have. If he makes the natural improvement players make from their first year to second he's going to be perfectly adequate this season and will have the look of a permanent fixture at right tackle.

RS SO Tope Imade, #67, 6-5, 330: Past: Big, powerful guard with decent feet that some felt was a reach for Joe Wickline. Not the most athletic lineman you'll find but I liked him. Present: First off the bus. He has yet to see the field though that shouldn't be considered a negative. Switching to defensive tackle for a time did his offensive line development no favors but he's back on the right side of the ball. Sidenote: He was the unofficial lead recruiter on high four-star Tyler Johnson. Future: He's known for being aggressive and powerful off the ball which lends itself to Herb Hand's favorite play -- inside zone. I think he's on a fine timeline to compete for what might be two open guard spots in 2019. Hopefully Texas fans get used to forgetting about offensive line recruits and the staff reaches the point where it's replacing grown men with grown men.

RS SO Patrick Hudson, #73, 6-5, 330: Past: Hudson was one of the top recruits in the nation for the class of 2016 but I urged patience because he was on a long timeline. Present: First off the bus Part II. He's only seen a handful of snaps but his power and athleticism are evident. An unfortunate injury early last season robbed him of important development. Future: The future is still as bright as it was when he was mauling poor kids in Silsbee. He still has technical aspects to iron out but his play-strength is Bunyan-esque and his athleticism can mitigate technical shortcomings somewhat. He should surface as Rodriguez's primary competition at right guard. Hope for a healthy, productive camp.

RS SO JP Urquidez, #71, 6-6, 295: Past: Like Hudson, Urquidez originally signed with Baylor before being let out of his LOI. Prior to that he was on the Texas radar for years. Present: He's currently listed at second team right tackle but that doesn't mean he's Kerstetter's direct replacement. Future: Like Hudson I felt Urquidez would require time to develop. Let the coaches earn their money and check back in a year.

RS FR Sam Cosmi, #52, 6-5, 295: Past: Originally committed to this staff when it was at Houston. I'd heard they were very high on him and he'd be a guy they wanted to bring to Texas. A red-shirt year later and he's competing. Present: Herman was very tempted to play Cosmi in the chaos of last year but made the correct decision to preserve the red-shirt. Internally expectations are high for Cosmi but he didn't have as good of a spring as many had hoped. I'm unconcerned, Cosmi can move his feet in pass protection and play with a flat back in the run game. Future: He's easily the most likely to start at left tackle in 2019, but first he needs to prove to the staff he's the third best tackle on the team.

FR Junior Angilau, #75, 6-5, 300: Past: A dirt moving Tonga truck in the ground game, the only question was if that truck could go in reverse. There was very little footage of him in pass protection. Who cares, he obviously has the athleticism to learn. Present: Probably has the athleticism and length for tackle but let's not overthink it, if you want to run the ball up the middle you need guys like Angilau inside. Plus he wouldn't have to be as refined in pass protection. Future: I suspect we'll see him within the four allowed appearances and then he'll be competing to start at guard in 2019. Eventually he'll become a dirt burglar moving Tonga truck.

FR Reese Moore, #76, 6-6, 295: Past: Known for being an exceptional athlete (good basketball player) for the position, though because he played tight end he was considered a pretty significant project. I'll quibble with that a bit because most of his time at tight end was spent as a blocker. Still, playing tight end against poor competition demands some patience. Present: He'll red-shirt and learn from Herb Hand and Calvin Anderson. He'll probably learn from Breckyn Hager and Charles Omenihu too. Future: I see the makings of a great left tackle but it's up to him to take to coaching, take to the weight room, and to put it all together.

FR Rafiti Ghirmai, #74, 6-5, 300: Past: Texas applied consistent recruiting pressure to land the tackle/guard prospect. I think he ended up being under-appreciated with his senior film being good. Present: The old adage 'you're a tackle until you're not' applies here. I've always been a fan of 'maybe tackles' because with the right build and temperament they have the chance to be a really good guard. Future: We know the staff prefers length at guard and Ghrimai has that, but it's still too early to know what his ultimate position will be. These next two years are important for any young offensive linemen. Embrace the grind and keep chopping at the depth chart.

FR Christian Jones, #70, 6-5, 305: Past: Only started playing football as a junior and because of that he largely depended on just running around and doing football-type things like running into people. It was pretty humorous to watch, but in between collisions it became clear he had a lot of unteachable traits. Present: His developmental curve makes Patrick Hudson seem like a day-one starter, but the staff took him knowing this full well. Future: No clue and I could even see him ending up on the defensive line if offensive line development is too long a row to hoe.

 

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23 minutes ago, Machinator said:

If injuries don't nut-punch us again, I think it's going to be better, but not necessarily "good". Hand's units are generally known for being solid run-blocking lines while more inconsistent pass-blocking. If Danny Young can improve from what he showed late last year, and Sam shows a modicum of caution, we might have something going with the inside zone game.

It's nice to have some experience on the line, but I feel that for the fourth- and fifth-year players, they are what they are at this point. ERod is the most versatile upperclassman of the group, but he's not a "plus" player. Anderson will be decent to above average, not the second coming of sophomore Connor Williams. Vahe will continue to be good at a couple things and look confusingly lost at the rest. The performance of the line, besides health, will really come down to the improvement of the second and third-year guys on the two-deep: Kerstetter, Shack, Hudson, and Okafor.

The other thing is that Hand is undeniably an upgrade from Warehime (not saying much), but he's probably not a magician. The OL troubles we have stem from years of recruiting whiffs, lack of continuity, and general poor development. Healthy O-lines are built from redshirted players going through thousands of well-taught reps in the multiple blocking schemes we teach, and that will probably take more than a single spring and fall to remedy, especially when Anderson didn't get to practice at spring, Hudson wasn't at full health, and Okafor was playing out of position.

TL;DR: competence is possible, but don't expect brilliance.

I’d expect out progress to be a bit of a shuffle forward over a definitive  step. 

Next year could be above average if we find a LT with upperclassmen manning 4/5 positions, and possibly Okafor/Hudson/Kerstetter blossoming into plus players. Add to that a TE group not hoping to garner a Gaskamp nomination, not playing its first year of collegiate football or coming off of significant knee injury and we may be cooking with gas. All skill positions should be seasoned and  ready to take steps forward too. 

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4 minutes ago, Bobby_Batronic said:

I’d expect out progress to be a bit of a shuffle forward over a definitive  step. 

Next year could be above average if we find a LT with upperclassmen manning 4/5 positions, and possibly Okafor/Hudson/Kerstetter blossoming into plus players. Add to that a TE group not hoping to garner a Gaskamp nomination, not playing its first year of collegiate football or coming off of significant knee injury and we may be cooking with gas. All skill positions should be seasoned and  ready to take steps forward too. 

I think 2020 is the year for the OL.

2019 for the TEs. 2019 for the QBs as well, but if Tim Beck is still coaching that unit, all bets are off.

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6 minutes ago, Machinator said:

I think 2020 is the year for the OL.

2019 for the TEs. 2019 for the QBs as well, but if Tim Beck is still coaching that unit, all bets are off.

I don’t believe Beck survives this season. 

I believe 20-21 is the first time we’ll have a healthy OL program since the aughts. 

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Why is it no surprise that there's only one person not on board in this picture?

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He is a really good dude and if he were our WR coach he would be one of my favorite. Dude works hard, represents us well on the street and can recruit. Such a poor OC, lets hope Herman has figured out a way to make our offense go forward.

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Re: JT Daniels, it's always the ruddy-faced dudes that you have to worry about. Since they're not mixed up with girls, they have nothing better to do than study how to beat you. And due to their rough they have this overwhelming desire to prove themselves. 

However, I still think Orlando, Roach, Johnson etc. will be able to feast on any true freshman QB.

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