[madmat]

Just getting a handle on lineups for 1 off, 1 def, etc. and where position decisions will be made for the fall.
Center - Cosby
LG - Mosier
RG - Bama Stadler
RT - Weaver
LT - Vargas
In the mix: White, Hartman, Wendland, Tassarra
TE - Shaver?
QB - Landis or Brown, (Beecher in the summer.)
FB - Bishop
RB - Hayes, Broggins, ...?
WR - Summers, ?
Nose - Jacobs/Chapman
DE - Bannon
DE - Robertson
ILB - Brown
ILB - Bolt
ILB - Tinsley/O'Donnell
OLB - Cheek
OLB - Connolly?
C - Duffey
C- Manns
SS - Torrence
FS - Rocco
Not sure about the DB's
I know there are those who have been watching regularly. What should we be looking for in terms of position battles?

[Chris Lang]

I'll admit Matt, I'm embarrasingly out of the loop in regards to a lot of this because of the 1) basketball coach drama and 2) eight-game Hillcat homestand. Both have prevented me from getting out to football much.

Receiver, quarterback and running back will probably be unsettled after camp because some of the key players aren't here right now -- Holloway at tailback, the USC transfer at receiver (who still has to gain NCAA transfer clearance). Garner will figure in prominently at receiver, and who knows how Beecher will fit in once he gets on campus.

Jon's right on the defense ... has a chance to be very good. Bannon moved to end and Cheek looked great in the one practice I saw at weakside backer. Bolt could suprise some people at the Mike. Giddens fits prominently into the strongside plans. Claiborne's got big upside at safety, considering the experience he gained in key games last year.

Jon has a much better grasp on this than I do. Looking forward to seeing how they look Saturday.

[SeoulFlame]

After watching a few practices my main concern is the lack of competition at the center position. I seems like Mario is getting dominated at the line and we don’t really have another guy that is competing against him for the spot. We have been so blessed with Mike for the last four years but I think this is going to be the biggest drop off compared to last year.

[El Scorcho]

After watching a few practices my main concern is the lack of competition at the center position. I seems like Mario is getting dominated at the line and we don’t really have another guy that is competing against him for the spot. We have been so blessed with Mike for the last four years but I think this is going to be the biggest drop off compared to last year.

Scary. I'm not used to seeing penetration into the O line very often. Let's hope that gets worked out so I don't have to be out of my comfort zone.

[libertyFANatic123]

yea the practices i watched the o-line got completely dominated in 1on1s, i didnt know we still had vargas, thats good thatll help

[SuperJon]

yea the practices i watched the o-line got completely dominated in 1on1s, i didnt know we still had vargas, thats good thatll help

We return Vargas, Stadler, Weaver, and Mosier. That's four pretty good guys with some experience. The center position is the biggest hole to fill.

[madmat]

You can always help the center by doubling down, or getting him help in pass pro, but that detracts from the edge somewhat. Two experienced and talented guards will help as Mario gets acclamated. Schemes are adjusted to the strengths of the o line unit. Adjustments will take some time, more so than 3 d-linemen trying to push your face through your exit hole. Advantage defense at this point.

[SuperJon]

I was on the field tonight. A play was about 20 yards from me. Giddens shed a block and went after the ball carrier. I was scared for my own life at that point, and I wasn't even close.

What am I saying?

He's a freak.

[jcmanson]

I was on the field tonight. A play was about 20 yards from me. Giddens shed a block and went after the ball carrier. I was scared for my own life at that point, and I wasn't even close.

What am I saying?

He's a freak.

I've been saying that for a year now

[jcmanson]

From the SID's:

the three-time Big South Coach of the Year has named rising redshirt sophomore Mike Brown his starting quarterback for the annual spring game.

[Rocketfan]

From the SID's:

the three-time Big South Coach of the Year has named rising redshirt sophomore Mike Brown his starting quarterback for the annual spring game.

I like Landis i really do, but i think i timed his throwing motion last year and it was twice as long as Brock's. You gotta be able to get out of the pocket and get rid of the ball if needed. I haven't seen Mike throw a ton so ill be interested to see him at the spring game.

[PAmedic]

I'll admit Matt, I'm embarrasingly out of the loop in regards to a lot of this because of the 1) basketball coach drama and 2) eight-game Hillcat homestand. Both have prevented me from getting out to football much.

whatev.

step it up man










PS: I love this. Quote of the week.

Adjustments will take some time, more so than 3 d-linemen trying to push your face through your exit hole.

[SuperJon]

Players you won't see tomorrow:

Offense
BJ Hayes
Pat Kelly
Sirchauncey Holloway
Justin Hilton
Justin Vargas

Defense
Pat Bannon
Brandon Robinson

[libertyFANatic123]

what happened to vargas?

[SuperJon]

Off-season surgery. He's done some stuff in practice but he's been in a non-contact jersey and it's hard to play a live game as an offensive lineman in a non-contact jersey.

[olldflame]

Are these all injuries, or are there any eligibility issues?

[Th3rd]

Pat's status said spring game today, why is he not playing? injury??

[libertyFANatic123]

pat pulled his hamstring and is going to be out a few more weeks