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So many key seniors ...
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Buffskier
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They just keep multiplying!!! Wowee
8Jah
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Our DL will take a step back, but not detrimentally (Franke, Jackson, Umu, Lopez and probably a play-ready major recruit) . Our line backers will improve a lot (Gillam, Gamboa, Falo, McCartney, Lewis, and watch out for Maka) and our secondary will be better than everyone thinks (Oliver will be huge, Laguda, Moeller, Sanchez, just need one more CB to step up or come in). If JL sticks around these guys, as a total defense, will be just as good as this year.
Medford M.
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I would be more concerned if we werent returning EVERYONE on offense. Might give up a few more points next year, but we will be scoring a ton.
King_George_XXIV_Rules
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Like Julmisse?
I think this is a pretty rosy outlook, especially along the DL. Umu and Lopez are complete unknowns at this juncture. There is a reason Nik keeps hammering home the point about finding a JUCO DT in this class. Linebackers should be solid, especially if McCartney returns to form. FWIW, Maka is likely taking a mission after this season. Secondary should be pretty good, provided we find an impact safety to somewhat replace Thompson.
Really, the defense will take some time to gel, but considering our early season schedule, not the worst thing in the world. No trips to Michigan or anything of the sort.
HuskerHater
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Is McCartney coming back? Thought he was out of eligibility.
One more year.
Speaking of time to gel, let's not forget we get another month of practice with one more victory. That's going to help everyone, non-starters included.
Probably the biggest reward for getting bowl eligible. Those extra practices are so valuable, and it has really held our program back not having them.
Yup. Defensive line is going to be one big ??? until otherwise proven.
vinniew_11
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So were Sampson, Solis, Tupou and Carrol. This staff does seem to have an eye for DL talent
I'm not going to assume their replacements are all going to be as good. That would be extremely optimistic. Those guys are really good this year. I'm not saying the replacements will suck or anything, but to just assume no drop off isn't a more probable than not position.
241Volcanos
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DL definitely a big question mark and freshman can't step in and produce at that position.
McCartney has a few more years I think and can get a medical RS.
McCartney has a few more years I think and can get a medical RS.
Nice I totally forgot about this.
Young defensive players need to get PT the last 5 games. W3 saw Franke spelling Tupou last game in meaningful snaps.
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
The extra practices with a bowl game is such a plus.
I'm also thinking that the off season work outs may be a little more energized because of the recent bowl game.
I'm also thinking that the off season work outs may be a little more energized because of the recent bowl game.
We definitely need to address the dline in recruiting. It makes your whole defense better at every level.
There was A LOT of concern just 2 months ago about multiple positions on this team, including WR, RB, OL, LB and QB. A lot of overreaction in here 10 months before the 2017 opener.
DexBuffsteen
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Overreaction??? Here on Allbuffs? Unpossible, I say!
Buffenuf
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ARRRGGGGHHH! THIS!
Buffenuf
massive tool
Ain't askin' freshman to.
How about RS sophs and Jrs at all positions on the DL, all after one more year with Drew Wilson as S&C coach?
Never underestimate a S&C guy who emphasizes the basic OLY lifts. NEVER!!!
They do circuit work too I'm guessing.
Don't underestimate guys who have been in the system for three years and are getting their chance, either. That's what MM is building here and it's a system that takes a while to get going but once it does can be extremely effective. Guys like Solis, Tupou and Kafovalu were not big time recruits, either. They were guys who had potential. We have a lot of those types of guys on the two deep who will be getting a lot of playing time next year.
That said, I worry most about the loss of Tupou. He is a monster and it will be difficult to replace him.
That said, I worry most about the loss of Tupou. He is a monster and it will be difficult to replace him.
I'm going to totally enjoy this season.
cu62nu36
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Laguda, Moeller, Oliver, Gillam, Evan White, Gamboa, Falo, Leo Jackson, Franke have all played well this season or in the past.
As others have said we probably need a JC CB and JC NT to step in and the Defense will be fine. The loss of Jalin Burrell hurts.
Getting Thompson and Rogers on the Dline would go a long ways toward easing the transition.
What's up with Lyle Tuiloma?
As others have said we probably need a JC CB and JC NT to step in and the Defense will be fine. The loss of Jalin Burrell hurts.
Getting Thompson and Rogers on the Dline would go a long ways toward easing the transition.
What's up with Lyle Tuiloma?
Weren't Samson and Solis pretty big recruits? They had atleast a couple power five offers from some bigger programs.
I don't recall there being a great deal of excitement over those guys when recruited. I'm just going off memory, though. Seems like the last four years have been a steady diet of two or three guys in each class who we really liked (Carr, for instance), and a bunch of guys we hoped would develop if given time and experience.
There's a strong foundation to build around next season on defense.
Linebacker will be the strength. McCartney-Gillam-Gamboa-Falo is an excellent group that has experienced depth behind it.
In the secondary, we have one shutdown corner in Oliver. Experience from Laguda and Moeller. Some guys are going to need to step up, but the foundation is there to be a good secondary.
Similarly on the DL. Guys like Jackson, Franke and Coleman give a nice foundation to build from but we need players to step up.
Everyone I named above is at least a 3rd year guy next year. So that's why I say there's a solid foundation on defense. Most of the 2-deep will be juniors or seniors. It's just going to be time for some of the youth to make an impact. Fortunately, it's a weak 3-game OOC schedule to give the defense time to get its sea legs before Pac-12 play starts.
Linebacker will be the strength. McCartney-Gillam-Gamboa-Falo is an excellent group that has experienced depth behind it.
In the secondary, we have one shutdown corner in Oliver. Experience from Laguda and Moeller. Some guys are going to need to step up, but the foundation is there to be a good secondary.
Similarly on the DL. Guys like Jackson, Franke and Coleman give a nice foundation to build from but we need players to step up.
Everyone I named above is at least a 3rd year guy next year. So that's why I say there's a solid foundation on defense. Most of the 2-deep will be juniors or seniors. It's just going to be time for some of the youth to make an impact. Fortunately, it's a weak 3-game OOC schedule to give the defense time to get its sea legs before Pac-12 play starts.
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