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So what's the deal with Shane Callahan?
- Thread starter Joe Theismann's Leg
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A bit early to ask this question. Didn't he also have some personal issues? If we see him on the field (or not) this year we can see his growth, or lack thereof.
Don't the former OL guys say it's hard to just show up and gel with the other OL. A skill guy who is gifted can come in and make a bigger impact immediately. OL need to know their assignments, something we weren't great at when running (or have nasty streaks).
Don't the former OL guys say it's hard to just show up and gel with the other OL. A skill guy who is gifted can come in and make a bigger impact immediately. OL need to know their assignments, something we weren't great at when running (or have nasty streaks).
He did have a situation in his family that was a significant part of why he returned to Colorado. He has kept the details of that situation private so I will honor that wish and not go into it any further. It would be very reasonable to expect that he was distracted to some extent by that situation.
You are also correct in that a big part of playing OL involves the coordination with the other players as well as both understanding the assignments and being able to execute those assignments in concert with the other players. It has a lot to do with space and timing. FlaBuff could probably explain it better as it relates to the college level.
Bottom line is that it is very usual for even very good offensive linemen to need some time to adjust to the college game and their teams. We have been a bit of an exception because in recent years we have been so short on talent that a large number of guys have been forced into action earlier than they would have been in most other programs.
I still have high expectations for Callahan and expect him to eventually be a quality starter for us. If he doesn't start this season it probably says more about the other guys we have now in the program than it does about Shane.
I remember that as well. Its taken some time for him to fit in, as would be expected, especially since he moved inside since coming back.
I expect he'll start or be first off the bench in a rotation at guard.
Really going out on a limb with that prediction ain't ya
Didn't I tell you my middle name was "DangerouslyRisky"
Hey Ive heard otherwise when it comes to Callahan being the second or third off the bench. Lisella is practicing at all positions other than center and may be the first off the bench.
Joe Theismann's Leg
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I've heard rave reviews about Lisella too... granted, I heard them from you... but still. I'm excited about him.