27 Tickets To Team 138: Post-Signing Day Edition
What is this? Folks who cover the USMNT drop lists like this projecting the 23 guys who end up on the next World Cup team. I have appropriated it. Regarding the number of tickets: 22 starters on offense and defense + 2 kickers + nickelback + FLEX TE + SLOT.
PREVIOUSLY: 137 post-spring. 138 pre-bowl.
PACK YOUR BAGS
1. 3TECH Maurice Hurst, Sr.* [Last time: 1]
Crazy productive interior DL. Had just about the same grade at PFF as Michigan's NFL-bound stars despite getting about 60% of their snaps, with more QB hurries than anyone on the team. That's overall, not on a per-snap basis. Likely first rounder in the next NFL draft. Could have gone this year. Get in his belly.
2. C Mason Cole, Sr. [Last time: 2]
Bounce to guard a possibility if Michigan decides that starter #5 is Kugler or Ruiz; even so Cole is a lock to start. Needs more power if he's going to be a star. PFF liked him (+10.8) a year ago; they did not love him. Addition of Greg Frey and (possible) increased focused on outside zone might help him, as he is highly agile. Excellent in pass pro.
3. SDE Rashan Gary, So. [Last time: 3]
Omar comin', except his name is Rashan and he is not little. Like Hurst, stuck behind future pros in 2016. Still flashed freaky ability; year two should be a breakout year so enormous it shatters windows across the Midwest. #1 overall prospects are in fact guarantees, and Gary showed plenty to indicate he would not be an exception.
4. ILB Mike McCray, Sr* [Last time: 4]
Sole returning member of the front seven had some edge issues last year. Tackling in space was an Area For Improvement, as they say. Positives outweighed negatives, though, as McCray was an outstanding blitzer and reliably in the place he was supposed to be. Probably moves to MLB.
5. OT Ben Bredeson, So. [Last time: 6]
Projecting him on the outside now since Michigan's tackle recruiting ended with a bit of a splat. Bredeson was reputed to be neck and neck with Grant Newsome for the LT job in fall camp; while that turned out to be fiction, Bredeson started most of the season at G after Newsome's injury. Cole-like gentleman will get a lot better in year two.
6. QB Wilton Speight, Jr* [Last time: 7]
Bumped him to a lock. Because, I mean, obviously. 63%, 8.1 YPA, 17-5 TD-INT sophomore year. Impressive pocket presence, plus—but not perfect—accuracy, and increasing command of the offense will be tough to compete with. If he improves like Harbaugh quarterbacks always do you're looking at an All Big Ten player. (And an ugly shirt.)
UNLESS SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENS
7. FS Tyree Kinnel, Jr. [Last time: 8]
Got more playing time than any other secondary backup, and played well. Defense did not miss a beat when he was in for extended periods. Used as a dimeback, mostly, for a four-safety look. Recruiting rep suggests he fits what Brown wants in his safeties—man coverage capable hitters. Old-ass-looking-man game strong. M needs to fill that role w/ Hill to the NFL.
8. WDE Chase Winovich, Jr.* [Last time: 9]
Ebullient pass rusher produced five sacks despite playing time often measured in single-digit snaps. 27 pressure events on just 277 snaps is outstanding production, and PFF even liked him as a run defender (+6.5). Best case scenario for him after spending 2015 as an H-back. Jake Ryan-at-DE comps look spot on so far.
9. OG Mike Onwenu, So. [Last time: 14]
Bounce for Onwenu since we're hearing that he was outstanding in practice last year and is widely regarded as a lock to move into the starting lineup by people close to the program. A 350 pound grape-destroying guard does sound rather like something Jim Harbaugh would favor. +3 in 91 snaps to PFF last year. That's like +30 for a full season. Caveat: Rutgers.
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10. ILB Devin Bush, So. [Last time: 11]
Hearing that Bush's active hands and advanced ability to read plays has him well in front of his competition. Size is the only issue at the moment, and while he's always going to be 5'11" he can still pack on some muscle. Having dad around doesn't hurt his development, either. Brings a much-needed infusion of dreads to the starting lineup. Has no idea how to draw a Wolverine.
11. FLEX Ian Bunting, Jr.*[Last time: 15]
Ol' Skillet Hands did not have the breakout season many anticipated thanks in part to injury; flashed massive receiving upside after Butt's exit against FSU. Also blew a pass protection rather spectacularly, but Bunting's around to not be covered when he's covered, if you get my drift. Blocking is a sidelight. Should get most of Butt's targets this year.
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12. CB Lavert Hill, So. [Last time: 23]
Bounce for both corners from the 2016 class w/ Jeremy Clark's exit. Hill edges Long thanks to late-season playing time and a couple of nice, Lewis-like PBUs. Ambry Thomas will push; bet here is that St-Juste needs at least a year of seasoning. Hill passed the rest of the roster by midseason last year.
13. CB David Long, Fr.* [Last time: NR]
Bet here is that lack of playing time for long was more about an opportunity to redshirt him after he missed a couple early games rather than a talent thing. Long was regarded as the highest-floor guy in the class by Lorenz and others last year and would have borne that out without a series of nagging injuries.
14. NT Bryan Mone, Jr.* [Last time: 10]
Slight ding for Mone since Michigan added a couple of threats to play early in Aubrey Solomon and underrated James Hudson. Still in the near-lock category because young DL are usually bad. Flashed his talent late in the year, most prominently vs OSU. Now is the time to deliver. Deliver meats.
15. FB/H-back Khalid Hill, Sr.* [Last time: 20]
If I had a Panda / I'd hammer in the morning / I'd hammer in the evening / but only in the endzone. Impact Fullback Khalid Hill specialized in two-for-one edge blocks, one yard touchdown runs, wide open flare routes, spectacular catches, and self-nicknaming that was so amazing people just ran with it.
FAIRLY SAFE BET
16. RB Chris Evans, So. [Last time: 16]
Quick-twitch athlete emerged into clear #2 behind Smith by season's end. Capable of nasty short-area jukes; doesn't break many tackles; home-run hitter. Receiving upside unexplored last year but will emerge as his career wears on. Will split snaps with Isaac, Higdon, and others in crowded backfield. Should be allowed to wear a helmet that has his hair on it.
17. SLOT Grant Perry, Jr. [Last time: 5]
Looming legal issues bust him down several spots, not to mention the addition of Oliver Martin. Accusations are of the suspension, not expulsion nature, and the fact that Perry's going to court about it means this might be more like that thing with Marlin Jackson back in the day. Worst case is probably a diversion. Still a route artisan who sold various double moves and a redzone weapon.
18. WR Kekoa Crawford, So. [Last time: 17]
Emerged as clear #3 option on the outside thanks in large part to terrific blocking. Had one bad drop and one badass catch to go with some more routine events. Arrival of mondo WR recruiting class doesn't occasion major hit for him since freshman WRs are usually bad, and that blocking tho. Meanwhile only DPJ was clearly a higher-rated recruit.
19. TE Tyrone Wheatley Jr, So.* [Last time: NR]
Kaiju coin flip currently easy choice since there are deeply unfortunate rumors that Asiasi is seeking a transfer to the West Coast. Both guys flashed A+ blocking ability and receiving that should not be a thing given their size. Both have huge upside, and should start paying that off this year. Someone get a big ol' butterfly net for Asiasi.
IN A BATTLE
20. K Quinn Nordin, Fr.* [Last time: 12]
Never should have had him as high as he was since he is a kicker. A kicker who was 2/3 on field goals as a senior. He could be an Aguayo or go 0/20 before returning to his home planet. This is the way of the kicker. Ryan Tice also an option; reportedly decent in practice.Committed to Penn State w/ ridiculous video, which we 1000% approve of.
21. SAM Noah Furbush, Jr* [Last time: 21]
Peppers's backup last year, and well-liked by the coaches. But how does Furbush replace a safety? Because that's what Peppers is, a safety. Most Don Brown SAM top out at 215, and Furbush is much bigger than that. Wouldn't be surprised to see him move inside, or reprise his backup role behind a Hudson type.
22. SS Khaleke Hudson, So. [Last time: 18]
Drop for Hudson as reports indicate he's had some struggles in coverage. Still here because the alternatives are all freshmen, and also he is an MGoFave-Rave. Spring will confirm or dis-confirm his ability at safety; if not there's always VIPER(!!!) or RB. Blocked two punts a year ago.
23. VIPER(!!!) Josh Metellus [Last time: NR]
Metellus bounces Watson as it's clear Michigan will deploy a spacebacker type. Metellus prime candidate to be that guy after spotting Jabrill Peppers in the bowl game and adding insult to injury with six mean-ass tackles against Rutgers. Won't be Peppers unless someone unearths a terrible ritual from Earth's ancient past and what are you waiting for go do it.
24. P Brad Robbins, Fr. [Last time: NR]
Foresight of using Jordan Glasgow in a bear shirt instead of a picture of the punter in question should now be undeniable, as I can leave Jordan Glasgow in a bear shirt up instead of scouring the internet for a picture of Brad Robbins, new scholarship punter and hang-time specialist.
25. OG Patrick Kugler, Sr.* [Last time: NR]
W/ Bredeson outside there is an available G spot. We're going with redshirt senior Patrick Kugler over Cesar Ruiz because we just saw a highly touted freshman OL at this very guard spot and it was a bit grim. Kugler was the clear #6 on the line a year ago, occasionally spotting Kyle Kalis when he was dinged. PFF had him +0.3 in 118 snaps. This was in fact better than the starters. Caveat: Rutgers.
26. WR Drake Harris, Jr.* [Last time: 22]
Harris is under significantly more threat than Crawford because he's less likely to take a big step forward since he's been on campus a couple more years and he hasn't erased a bunch of DBs. Keeping him a hair in front of DPJ, et al., because he is apparently good buds with Speight and looked like he might approach his HS self on various downfield opportunities last year.
27. OT Andrew Stueber, Fr. [Last time: NR]
Hearing conflicting things about Grant Newsome's availability; we'll take the pessimistic road here and project a redshirt for him. Michigan will thus be choosing between JBB (-2.6 in just 179 snaps last year) and a freshman. We're thinking freshman. Stueber has the size at almost 6'7" and Lorenz swears up and down he's underrated, so here's a 27th ticket.
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TECHNICALLY NOT STARTERS BUT CLOSE ENOUGH
RB Drake Johnson—Michigan will apply for sixth year, but do they have the room?
RB Ty Isaac—spring hype petered out into decent play.
RB Karan Higdon—Impressed with his quick cuts and low pad level. Will continue to see snaps.
FB Henry Poggi—less dynamic Michigan fullback, and one who had some issues getting his hat on someone last year.
WR Eddie McDoom—MCDOOOOOOOOM
WR Donovan Peoples-Jones—Braylon 2.0? Except with better hands? Maybe.
TE Devin Asiasi—baby please don't go.
T Grant Newsome—maybe he can get there this year. Maybe not.
CB Ambry Thomas—let's have a tiny war.
CB Brandon Watson—nickelback sort got a reasonable amount of PT last year.
PUSHING FROM BEHIND
QB Brandon Peters—first Harbaugh-selected QB on the roster comes with massive expectations.
QB John O'Korn—iffy Indiana outing was a win, at least.
RB Kareem Walker—academic redshirt out of the way and time to start displaying that talent.
RB Kingston Davis—some transfer chatter.
FB Ben Mason—will get shot at LB but FB depth chart is wide open next year
WR Nate Johnson—mean-ass slot receiver, if that's a thing. Golden Tate is ceiling.
WR Moe Ways—passed by Crawford and Harris. Getting late early.
WR Tarik Black—mondo outside WR impressed at Army game.
WR Oliver Martin—slot-ish guy with downfield upside and not-just-a-shooter athleticism.
WR Nico Collins—Funchess 2.0?
TE Sean McKeon—probably did get a redshirt after all.
T Juwann Bushell-Beatty—sixth OL after the Newsome injury so there's probably some chance, but played poorly.
C Cesar Ruiz—advanced C prospect will push for starting job
SDE Carlo Kemp—well liked by coaching staff and should be Gary's backup.
NT Michael Dwumfour—hearing positive things about his ability; Glasgow-esque.
NT Aubrey Solomon—monster five star nose prospect will be in two deep from the drop.
3T James Hudson—Henry 2.0.
WDE Ron Johnson—hyped edge rusher could be Winovich's backup.
WDE Luiji Vilain—big mover after Army game will push for PT immediately.
ILB Elysee Mbem-Bosse—most likely ILB backup given roster.
SAM Josh Uche—Don Brown dude could be chaos generator.
S Jaylen Kelly-Powell—Cass's pick to cover Ambry Thomas. Promises to be slot-coverage safety.
S J'Marick Woods—3.5 out of Alabama was a favorite of the coaching staff
S Brad Hawkins—we're just going to make this position switch now.
WAITING THEIR TURN
QB Alex Malzone—not really in the race, it seems.
QB Dylan McCaffrey—oblig redshirt year coming up.
RB O'Maury Samuels—just too many bodies in front of him
RB Kurt Taylor—Vincent Smith-alike will likely spend year getting pass pro down
TE Nick Eubanks—Funchess 2.0
TE Zach Gentry—actually played WR for much of last year. Development will be fascinating.
C Jon Runyan Jr.—right bloodlines at least.
G Stephen Spanellis—road grader needs seasoning.
G JaRaymond Hall—only incoming OL listed at under 300.
G Phil Paea—two-way DL/OL will probably land on O.
T Nolan Ulizio—some playing time he seemed iffy in. Reportedly had mono and was too light.
T Chuck Filiaga—had some Army game struggles; redshirt likely.
T Joel Honigford—redshirt, weight, etc.
3T Lawrence Marshall—now 285 and a three tech, which is one too many moves.
3T Deron Irving-Bey—raw prospect but did enroll early.
SDE Donovan Jeter—ND decommit w/ salty comments afterwards will be fan favorite
WDE Reuben Jones—worker popular with teammates.
WDE Kwity Paye—seasoning necessary, but Don Brown dude.
MLB Drew Singleton—coming off ACL surgery and probably needs a year
SAM Jordan Anthony—heated VIPER competition in front of him
WLB Josh Ross—younger brother of James brings more size, fewer instincts.
CB Keith Washington—did not find PT last year, will try again.
CB Benjamin St Juste—probably needs some seasoning after playing in Canada.
February 7th, 2017 at 12:44 PM ^
in that shot. Hopefully much better in the clutch next year.
February 7th, 2017 at 3:57 PM ^
We don't know who's going to be at LT, but at least Lomas Brown won't be.
February 7th, 2017 at 12:49 PM ^
Sorry to ask but this was before I went to M for grad school, What was the Marlin Jackson thing?
February 7th, 2017 at 1:10 PM ^
he allegedly punched some dude that was harassing him at a party or outside a club or something.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:55 PM ^
Just before his junior year at Michigan, some dude alleged that Jackson hit him in the face with a bottle during a bar fight. Turns out that the dude was making it up, and Jackson actually won a bunch of money from him in a defamation lawsuit stemming from that allegation.
I think Brian is saying that since Perry is fighting this, there's a chance that there is very little fire behind the smoke.
February 7th, 2017 at 2:22 PM ^
If that's what Brian means it's bad analysis. Perry is charged with resisting arrest because he tried to run away from the cops and was tackled. I don't think that was fabricated or involves mistaken identity. There is also a minor in possession charge. Perry's problem is that resisting arrest is a felony. My understanding is that he contests the 4th degree criminal sexual contact charges.
Generally, a prosecutor wants to plead out everything before he is willing to make a deal. If the prosecutor has to go to court anyway he has little incentive to plead out the easily proved charges of resisting arrest and MIP. Don't imagine that prosecutors don't keep score of convictions won. In that record keeping, a felony conviction is better than a misdemeanor conviction. They won't plead down a felony except to avoid going to court at all.
Just because Perry's attorney says they'll go to trial doesn't mean it will happen. Not having any knowledge of the prosecutor and judge involved, my best guess is Perry will plead to something like drunk and disorderly or causing a public disturbance and MIP. If Perry goes to trial he's screwed.
February 7th, 2017 at 3:24 PM ^
February 7th, 2017 at 3:45 PM ^
The cops showed up and he tried to run away when they approached him. They tackled him and a cop was injured in the pursuit. That's all that's required for resisting arrest. As I wrote, I don't see much likelihood of fabrication or mistaken identity. There were a lot of witnesses.
February 8th, 2017 at 3:10 AM ^
February 7th, 2017 at 12:55 PM ^
February 7th, 2017 at 2:44 PM ^
I got Ruiz starting at G this season.
February 7th, 2017 at 3:05 PM ^
The Asiasi situation has been reported both as a "family matter" and that he has already left school to be with them, perhaps rendering him ineligible in 2017 even if the matter is resolved and he returns to school.
So with only "insider reports" of the situation available, I'm not even counting on him to return or be readmitted if he does. I'm sure there are both laws and University rules about family emergenies and leaves of absence - but the insider reports did not suggest Asiasi had followed those procedures, and that returning would only be a matter of him wanting to.
The closest schools to his home are Cal & Stanford, not likely schools to admit someone who failed to complete the school year at his previous school - but he could be just a short plane ride away at ASU, or Oregon if they're going to use TE under Taggart. I don't believe those schools give a Tinker's Damn how you performed academically, only on the field.
February 7th, 2017 at 3:19 PM ^
Don't forget about UCLA, with Fisch as OC and his buddy Boss Tagaloa both present.
February 8th, 2017 at 12:27 PM ^
February 7th, 2017 at 12:56 PM ^
in pack your bags. I don't know who is going to supplant Khalid's badass rushing, receiving, and linebacker-hurtin' skills. I'd put him around #5 or #6 because we all know he's gonna have another awesome season where he gets 15 TDs at 2.0 YPC
February 7th, 2017 at 12:57 PM ^
Speight as a lock to be our starting Quarterback is cringe worthy.
February 7th, 2017 at 12:58 PM ^
Please don't take away our QB rhetoric/controversy with a possible Mr. Yost meltdown when true clarification arises.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:15 PM ^
but but but Peters is a lock to surge past Speight because hand picked!!! Don't kill the dream Brian!
February 7th, 2017 at 2:48 PM ^
February 7th, 2017 at 3:56 PM ^
One could argue that if Speight is starting at the END of the season, we must have won at least one of the big boy games.
February 8th, 2017 at 11:11 AM ^
One could also argue if he was healthy (and Newsome) we would have won more.
And, it's hard to put FSU on him...we couldn't block anyone. There's not much you can do when the DL is in your face immediately when you recieve the snap.
February 8th, 2017 at 7:53 AM ^
February 7th, 2017 at 12:59 PM ^
"Old-ass-looking-man game strong"...I think we need an Order of St. Delano for this.
February 7th, 2017 at 6:56 PM ^
Shut up.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:01 PM ^
else disappointed to see the first RB on the board hit at 16?
February 7th, 2017 at 1:29 PM ^
You missed Najee Harris in font size 1 and in white font, higher up the page as 3A.
No in all seriousness I read this list as ordered in a combination of skill + need. Not just skill. So to me without a Peppers type talent at RB Brian is simply saying if 1 guy goes down you have 2-3 other like options.
i.e. if Higdon goes down you have Evans, if Evans goes down you have Walker. Is it going to shake the team to the core? Now ask what happens if Hurst or Mone goes down or Cole or Bredeson? What's the next replacement - what's the variance between starter and replacement.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:33 PM ^
agree with your assessment. Just disappointed we don't have that far and away top-back to carry our hopes and dreams. LOL
February 8th, 2017 at 3:03 AM ^
why in the world do we have 8 scholarship RBs (if Drake is getting a sixth year)? There is one RB on the field at any given time. There is no need for so many of them when we barely have more than that many OL and 5 (!!!) of them need to be on the field at once.
I hope they prove me wrong but I just don't see the point of trying for a sixth year for Drake, or signing Davis last year or Taylor this year when we have dire depth issues at far more important positions (OL and DL).
Watching the Packers do what they did with literally no RB or the Pats do their thing with RBs from the scrap heap, I just don't see why we take up so many valuable scholarships on guys that have no chance of seeing the field and won't be any better than the other guys anyway.
February 8th, 2017 at 12:29 PM ^
The coaches misplayed Terrance Davis last year, but they didn't miss out on anyone this year because of space. The recruits they wanted just didn't return the love.
February 8th, 2017 at 7:57 AM ^
February 9th, 2017 at 7:56 AM ^
umm it's college football, everyone is young. How many universities would gladly trade their skill guys for are's?. In the big ten mostly everyone.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:42 PM ^
I disagree, I think this list is ordered in level of confidence that the player will start. For example, it wouldn't be shocking if Chris Evans was not the starter, so he is at 16. It would be shocking if Maurice Hurst was not a starter, hence his position at 1. Your logic and this logic arrive at similar conclusions, however.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:50 PM ^
Yes it's an estimate of starters - based on need + skill.
February 7th, 2017 at 6:29 PM ^
this isn't a real list. Khalid Hill is a weapon and he was TOTALLY forgotten in terms of "ranking" ... and Chris Evans is the REAL DEAL. What we saw last season was total instinct .. and a threat catching the ball out of the backfield (and so is Hill). True the O line is starting over .. but we haven't had a great O line since ... hmmm I don't even know !
Go Blue!
February 7th, 2017 at 1:02 PM ^
I am super concerned about the offensive line after reading this. Considering we have been less than pleased with the OL the last two years, and this OL may be worse, at least at the beginning of the season.. Yikes.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:13 PM ^
We all knew this was coming, you don't lose three fifth year senior starters without paying some sort of transition cost. Hopefully they become much stronger by the end of the year.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:24 PM ^
I was going to say you must be new here but checking join date that's not the case.
You have 2 returning starters - one a freshman who was overwhlemed last year... 1 practice hype guy (Onwenu) everyone has penciled in as a guaranteed "star" based on ... talk, and 2 open spots, which most people here seem to be hoping are filled with freshman rated below Bredeson but expecting 10x the production of freshman Bredeson.
But aside from that, things will be fine!
I am hoping one of the lower rated guys like a Ulizio / Runyan take over 1 spot as a 3rd year mid tier prospect gives me more hope on the OL than nearly any freshman.* OL is 1 place you should be able to get functional guys out of guys rated lower - Indiana has been doing it, so should we.
Also if one of those 2 main guys goes down you are playing with 4 new OL starters. We avoided injuries almost everywhere except LT and CB last year. DT and OL are our 2 "wrap in bubble wrap" positions this year...replacing S and LB last year.
*Always a Cole exception; Cole being exception not rule.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:25 PM ^
Well I had been thinking along the same lines, but actually seeing it on screen like this really drives it home lol. And like you said, if we have any injuries... WOOF. We saw how bad it got after Newsome went down last year.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:47 PM ^
The more I look at the OL, the more I think Ruiz is going to start (G or C). My guess is they give him a great shot in the Spring to win the Center job.
He two guys out of this group to take a major step: Washington, Johnson, Ulizio or Runyan. If not, the 2015 class is brutal.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:54 PM ^
You sound like you think it is better to be rated lower for an OL. It's not. The fact that some of Indiana's OL were badly misranked coming out of HS and became very good in college doesn't mean that the misranking made them good.
February 7th, 2017 at 2:20 PM ^
February 7th, 2017 at 2:35 PM ^
That's the conventional wisdom and I don't disagree with it. My quarrel with Alum96 is his suggestion that because Indiana has had success with lower rated guys performing on the line we can reasonably expect to have similar success with our lower rated recruits. A major problem with his suggestion is JBB, Runyan and Ulizio are no longer recruits. They've been on campus for 2 or 3 years. JBB has had significant playing time. In our analysis of these guys today their rankings in HS are completely irrelevant.
(Note: This is not saying that stars are irrelevant or that there is no correlation between stars and success. The rating is irrelevant because we now have actual performance to judge players by. After Spriggs and Feeney showed up in Bloomington the analysis of their performance didn't take into account how they were rated before enrolling. I would expect that there will still be significant correlation between how we rate players today and their rating in HS but the prior rating has no impact on our analysis today.)
February 7th, 2017 at 10:57 PM ^
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February 7th, 2017 at 1:34 PM ^
Filiaga played his HS ball in CA and TX. I gotta think he's ahead of someone who played in Connecticut in terms of adjustment to the college level. I do think Stueber is going to be very good after he adjusts to college, but I think he would benefit from a redshirt more than Filiaga.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:17 PM ^
No love for Eubanks? I think he'll be a sleeper this year. Nothing insane but I recall the scouting report of freakish athlete that will need to put it together. Asiasi's news probably moves up his time table.
February 7th, 2017 at 2:08 PM ^
I am expecting something out of him this year. Could be redzone gold.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:18 PM ^
but I felt the guys we lost never really reached their potential and I blame most of that on 3 years of very poor coaching.
Next year we have a mixture of young and experienced players who will either have had Drevno their entire career or at least going into their third year now of good coaching. I'm confident they can find 5 players to put together a very good and cohesive offensive line and now that Drevno will be getting help from Frey I think there is a shot our OL could be very good next year. If Ruiz comes in and lives up to expectations we could move Cole and give us some good flexibility. I could see a line of:
Cole - Kugler - Ruiz - Onwenu - Bredeson.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:30 PM ^
I don't think they're going to be B/B+ territory, but probably in that C+/B- territory.
I'd rather have a young line that is performing C+/B- than a line with (4) 3-year starters that's performing at that level. Hopefully we'll see Drevno/Frey earn their pay this year by getting those young guys to perform.
February 7th, 2017 at 1:34 PM ^
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