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AUB vs Wash - Week 1 starting OL ...
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So, how's UWs OL shaping up? Injuries? I know you all thought Adams wouldn't play ... but what these trainers can do, with the likes of a torn ACL, has gotten to the point where
these players can come back earlier than expected. We had our third and fourth best WR tear their ACLs back in April and they were out practicing yesterday ... Coaches say they expect them back at some point in the season.
Here's a bit of info on our OL (which if I had to say ... would be our biggest concern)
The Center position would've gone to a highly touted redshirt freshmen (Brahms) but he broke his leg. Jr Kaleb Kim (former 4 star who hasn't lived up to his billing) was slated to start their.
However yesterday we got word that they moved our most experienced OL (RG Mike Horton) to Center. We had a bit of a log jam at RT (Grad transfer Driskoll, 5* RF Ashley & RF Austin Troxell were battling it out) but this actually makes a lot of sense when you're talking about "Best 5".
Now, this is based off the first practice of Fall camp .. But I think If I had to bet, our starting OL would be (From LT -RT):
Tega Wongo, Harrell, Horton, Ashley, Driskoll. I'm going with Driskoll at RT over the highly recruited Troxell based on experience.
Wongo - freak but cost us dearly in the Clemson game. Played one year of HS ball, redshirted then started against arguably the best DL in college football last year. Gave up several sacks.
He lost his job after week 2 but came on towards the end of the year and earned it back.
LG Harrell - He and Horton started several games last year, we feel very good about our guards (well, we feel good about Harrell and Horton)
C Horton - I like this move a lot, it lets 5* Ashley move inside to allow Driskoll and Troxell to battle at RT.
RG Ashley - Uber talented, offered by every school ... BUT .... 1st game against a great Defense (Sounds like Tega from last year ) we'll see how he holds up
RT Driskoll - UMass grad started many games on that level, but coaches raved about him in the Spring and he held his own against Miss State last year (didn't give up a sack) ..
MSU has a nasty DL which is ranked in the Top 3 of the SEC this year ... highlighted by the 5 star Jr Jeffrey Simmons a.k.a. the woman beater who Driskoll went head to head with often in that game
As an Auburn fan, I feel more comfortable about this group than I would with Kim starting at Center. I think Brahms could've been a 4 year starter ... but with him out, I'm glad the coaches have explored this instead of just settling for Kim at C.
Let me know about the poor souls on your OL that will have to face our DL (I'm sure some of you fags like @CuntWaffle feel the same about your DL vs our OL)
these players can come back earlier than expected. We had our third and fourth best WR tear their ACLs back in April and they were out practicing yesterday ... Coaches say they expect them back at some point in the season.
Here's a bit of info on our OL (which if I had to say ... would be our biggest concern)
The Center position would've gone to a highly touted redshirt freshmen (Brahms) but he broke his leg. Jr Kaleb Kim (former 4 star who hasn't lived up to his billing) was slated to start their.
However yesterday we got word that they moved our most experienced OL (RG Mike Horton) to Center. We had a bit of a log jam at RT (Grad transfer Driskoll, 5* RF Ashley & RF Austin Troxell were battling it out) but this actually makes a lot of sense when you're talking about "Best 5".
Now, this is based off the first practice of Fall camp .. But I think If I had to bet, our starting OL would be (From LT -RT):
Tega Wongo, Harrell, Horton, Ashley, Driskoll. I'm going with Driskoll at RT over the highly recruited Troxell based on experience.
Wongo - freak but cost us dearly in the Clemson game. Played one year of HS ball, redshirted then started against arguably the best DL in college football last year. Gave up several sacks.
He lost his job after week 2 but came on towards the end of the year and earned it back.
LG Harrell - He and Horton started several games last year, we feel very good about our guards (well, we feel good about Harrell and Horton)
C Horton - I like this move a lot, it lets 5* Ashley move inside to allow Driskoll and Troxell to battle at RT.
RG Ashley - Uber talented, offered by every school ... BUT .... 1st game against a great Defense (Sounds like Tega from last year ) we'll see how he holds up
RT Driskoll - UMass grad started many games on that level, but coaches raved about him in the Spring and he held his own against Miss State last year (didn't give up a sack) ..
MSU has a nasty DL which is ranked in the Top 3 of the SEC this year ... highlighted by the 5 star Jr Jeffrey Simmons a.k.a. the woman beater who Driskoll went head to head with often in that game
As an Auburn fan, I feel more comfortable about this group than I would with Kim starting at Center. I think Brahms could've been a 4 year starter ... but with him out, I'm glad the coaches have explored this instead of just settling for Kim at C.
Let me know about the poor souls on your OL that will have to face our DL (I'm sure some of you fags like @CuntWaffle feel the same about your DL vs our OL)
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Also hurtful.
I showed you mine .... show me yours ... what's the latest scoop on Adams? and IF he might play, how close to 100%?
They didnt have the attitude and werent ready to rumble
Not only would it be devastating to lose him again, if he's not in full form and gets abused on tape against your guys' all stars it could affect his draft status. Seems like a worst case scenario lose-lose for player and team.
He's great when we run and his natural position is C so this will be another trial by fire moment for him. Hopefully he won't be as exposed in this roll and his agility will inspire us to RUN THE BALL
Ossai and Center are going to be a lot for your poor guys up front to handle. White, Frisbee and Rosborough are in backup roles now but would start in the SEC.
That's all you're getting out of us out here. Fall camp is on and that means we're at war out here.
Even worse down south when you add the high humidity. That's what makes men out of boys.
I realize Seattle is baking in near 80 degree weather but it isn't the same
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