I bet Jake Morreti and Jake Morretti give each other one hell of a competition for the backup LT and LG spots.So many spelling errors.
I bet Jake Morreti and Jake Morretti give each other one hell of a competition for the backup LT and LG spots.So many spelling errors.
I agree. I think Lynott is likely to start, but I wouldn't rule out some combination of Moretti, Sherman, or Sauvao being better than him at Guard. That also doesn't factor in Ray or Roddick, either.
IMO, Hambright is the closest thing to a lock to start on the entire team, outside of Viska and Montez.
Did he just have this surgery?Moretti had tendon surgery. Likely last chance. Maybe procedure plus Jaylon Smith brace is the answer.
You are dumb argument.
Within last 6 weeks as I understand it. Not sure on SC or PRP.Did he just have this surgery?
Also, stem cells.
Stem cells have shown tremendous promise in nerve induced drop foot.Did he just have this surgery?
Also, stem cells.
I'm going to bet that if they are that productive, the NCAA has or will shortly ban them, for all universities not named Alabama.Stem cells have shown tremendous promise in nerve induced drop foot.
Nahhhhhh.I'm going to bet that if they are that productive, the NCAA has or will shortly ban them, for all universities not named Alabama.
Well for now Pursell is running with "1s" at center. Who do you see challenging him for that spot?I think Hambright at LT and Sherman at RT are almost certainly the way it plays out. I think they get Fillip enough reps to come in and be the LT next year, but not necessarily burn his redshirt.
The interior on the line is much more undecided. I don’t know if Purcell has that center spot locked up just yet.
Well for now Pursell is running with "1s" at center. Who do you see challenging him for that spot?
I'm encouraged by the recent reporting on Sherman, and I think we all expect Hambright to lock up LT. If the coaches already clearly believe that Pursell/Lynott have separated from the pack enough to be the starters there, that's also probably good news. It's a lot better to be looking for one more guy to elevate to a starter than 2/3It seems pretty obvious at this point that the hope from the staff for the O-line is to have Hambright start of Left Tackle, Pursell start at Center, Lynott start at Right Guard, and Sherman start at Right Tackle. The only position that really seems to be up for grabs (based off feedback from practices and other chatter) is the Left Guard spot where Tonz, Kutsch, Sauvao, and Moretti are all factoring in to varying degrees.
I was hoping Sauvao would come in and close the door on the competition...but maybe that is unrealistic considering he just got here.It seems pretty obvious at this point that the hope from the staff for the O-line is to have Hambright start of Left Tackle, Pursell start at Center, Lynott start at Right Guard, and Sherman start at Right Tackle. The only position that really seems to be up for grabs (based off feedback from practices and other chatter) is the Left Guard spot where Tonz, Kutsch, Sauvao, and Moretti are all factoring in to varying degrees.
Its been three practicesI was hoping Sauvao would come in and close the door on the competition...but maybe that is unrealistic considering he just got here.
Yeah was wondering if you thought Lynott. Hopefully a new staff will give everyone a clean slate and rebuild the past O-line shortcomings. I wasn't impressed with Lynott at center as much as I had hoped; but that doesn't mean he isn't capable of doing better. Kutsch was also someone who came in with the versatility to play guard or center.Lynott would be the principal challenger in my opinion. It all depends on how much bigger and stronger Pursell has gotten, and how much the staff likes some of the other guards. Timmy isn’t the biggest guy in the world and center is probably a good position for him, although he seemed to struggle there when HCMM slid him over in the past.
I was hoping Sauvao would come in and close the door on the competition...but maybe that is unrealistic considering he just got here.
LT-Hambright
LG- Sauvao(sp)
C- Pursell
RG- Lynott
RT- Sherman
I’m sure Tonz is a great guy and all but, and I can’t be alone on this, please please please someone besides Tonz at guard.It seems pretty obvious at this point that the hope from the staff for the O-line is to have Hambright start of Left Tackle, Pursell start at Center, Lynott start at Right Guard, and Sherman start at Right Tackle. The only position that really seems to be up for grabs (based off feedback from practices and other chatter) is the Left Guard spot where Tonz, Kutsch, Sauvao, and Moretti are all factoring in to varying degrees.
You are not alone.I’m sure Tonz is a great guy and all but, and I can’t be alone on this, please please please someone besides Tonz at guard.
God, I hope Tonz doesnt have to see the field at all this year. He was just dreadful last year.I'm actually very OK with the possibility of Sauvao taking a redshirt this season if Left Guard gets settled between one of Tonz, Moretti, and Kutsch. That way next season he can step in at RG taking over for Lynott as a junior with 2 seasons to go; thus allowing Roddick, Ray, and/or Johnson to be in position to take the reins when they are upperclassmen. Similar to Fillip doing the same this season at tackle now that we have Hambright.
Last year is so last year.God, I hope Tonz doesnt have to see the field at all this year. He was just dreadful last year.
Sure, but it'll also mean we have a glaring weak spot on the O-line.Last year is so last year.
I remember most everyone dreading Nembot doing anything his senior year other than being first off the bus. He put it together. There have been lots of similar examples. If Tonz plays this year I'm confident he'll have earned it.
Reading the articles this spring, I'm getting pissed off over stuff that's in the rearview mirror. Now that I know that Sherman and Fillip were listed 20-30 lbs heavier than their actual playing weight, I'll also assume it was true of others on the OL. Was Kaiser our only OT who legitimately weighed over 265 lbs? How is that possible in year 6 of a coach's tenure?
The silly thing about that is that you can never have an OL that keeps up with the speed of the DLs and LBs at any level of football. The idea that it's a good idea to narrow that gap a bit by giving up your OL being bigger and stronger than the DLs and LBs is about the dumbest thing ever I've ever heard. It's one thing to say that you're going to emphasize quickness and fitness with your OLs in the 290-300 range instead of 310+ maulers. That scheme can work. But you never take it to the point where your OLs are lighter than the DLs they are facing.Think it has been well documented that Mac valued speed over size. Didn't think we could have big OL that could keep up with the DL/LB's in this conference.
Point me to that article that talks about that, so I too can be super pissed.Reading the articles this spring, I'm getting pissed off over stuff that's in the rearview mirror. Now that I know that Sherman and Fillip were listed 20-30 lbs heavier than their actual playing weight, I'll also assume it was true of others on the OL. Was Kaiser our only OT who legitimately weighed over 265 lbs? How is that possible in year 6 of a coach's tenure?