Bonsu and Richter to redshirt... Simmons to play

[Buffnik]

Bonsu's not quite 100% on that knee and the emergence of Obi and Goree (plus Kasa showing he can play inside) has made a redshirt possible.

Richter didn't crack the 2-deep and there was quite a bit of talk that he needs to work on technique and flexibility in the offseason.

Simmons didn't dress Saturday but it looks like he's going to play this season.

Here's what this does to the 2011 roster at WR, DT and OL (scholarship players):

Wide Receiver
Seniors: Kyle Cefalo (assuming he's put on scholly), Kendrick Celestine, and Toney Clemons
Juniors: Will Jefferson
Sophomores: Jarrod Darden and Paul Richardson
RS-Freshmen: Keenan Canty
Freshmen: Donnie Duncan + New Recruits

Defensive Tackle
Seniors: Curtis Cunningham, Eugene Goree, and Conrad Obi
Juniors: Will Pericak
Sophomores: Nate Bonsu
RS-Freshmen: Dakota Poole and Kirk Poston
Freshmen: New Recruits

Offensive Line
Seniors: Ethan Adkins, Matt Bahr, Blake Behrens, Shawn Daniels, Mike Iltis, Ryan Miller, and Sione Tau
Juniors: Ryan Dannewitz, Bryce Givens, Eric Richter, and Max Tuioti-Mariner
Sophomores: David Bakhtiari, Gus Handler, Jack Harris, and Shaun Simon (if he signs)
RS-Freshmen: Kaiwi Crabb and Daniel Munyer
Freshmen: Alex Lewis + New Recruits

I've got to say that I love what this does for our class balance. I'd like to see 1 freshman and 1 juco WR (junior) to fill that out. We only need 1 DT this class. And OL could use 2 more freshmen, although 1 could work if we don't get blue chip guys (I'm still hoping we flip Austin off of Stanford).

 

[SpacemanSpiff]

Clemons is a junior, right? Travon Patterson is a senior.

 

[Buffnik]

Clemons is a junior, right? Travon Patterson is a senior.

Correct. Travon will be one-and-done for us.

 

[SpacemanSpiff]

my bad...i just figured out that you were showing the 2011 roster. nevermind. and thanks for the info on plans for redshirts.

 

[BehindEnemyLines]

Bonsu's not quite 100% on that knee and the emergence of Obi and Goree (plus Kasa showing he can play inside) has made a redshirt possible.

Prolly a good move here - let big Nate get healthy.

Richter didn't crack the 2-deep and there was quite a bit of talk that he needs to work on technique and flexibility in the offseason.

Another good move, both for him and the team. He should be a beast next season.

Simmons didn't dress Saturday but it looks like he's going to play this season.

Not sure what to think of this one. Since he didn't play, he may still get the r/s, so who knows.

Here's what this does to the 2011 roster at WR, DT and OL (scholarship players):

.......... Defensive Tackle
Seniors: Curtis Cunningham, Eugene Goree, and Conrad Obi
Juniors: Will Pericak
Sophomores: Nate Bonsu
RS-Freshmen: Dakota Poole and Kirk Poston
Freshmen: New Recruits

I've got to say that I love what this does for our class balance. I'd like to see 1 freshman and 1 juco WR (junior) to fill that out. We only need 1 DT this class. And OL could use 2 more freshmen, although 1 could work if we don't get blue chip guys (I'm still hoping we flip Austin off of Stanford).

Based on the list, I'd love to see the staff pull in one HS DT, and one JUCO DT, even if they both red shirt.

 

[buffsyko]

Move USSERY back to WR, he's going to be wasted at safety.

 

[ScottyBuff]

I agree with the moves, but wouldn't mind Simmons redshirting as well (should have last year, I think).

For 2011, I think we absolutely need 2 DTs. We can't go into 2012 with only 2 upperclassmen and 2 backups at that position. Both Poole and Poston still have some weight/muscle/strength to build up before they can handle a full season in the trenches. It should take 2 years to build up a DT, we have been forced to play Cunningham and Pericak since they were young and we struggled while they have grown into the position, I'd rather not repeat that.

Maybe Nuckols as a Juco next year? haha

 

[buffsyko]

I agree with the moves, but wouldn't mind Simmons redshirting as well (should have last year, I think).

For 2011, I think we absolutely need 2 DTs. We can't go into 2012 with only 2 upperclassmen and 2 backups at that position. Both Poole and Poston still have some weight/muscle/strength to build up before they can handle a full season in the trenches. It should take 2 years to build up a DT, we have been forced to play Cunningham and Pericak since they were young and we struggled while they have grown into the position, I'd rather not repeat that.

Maybe Nuckols as a Juco next year? haha

I agree but am not allowed to comment on DT's anymore....

 

[MtnBuff]

I agree but am not allowed to comment on DT's anymore....

Comment, comment, I usually agree with you. Defenses start with the guys closest to the ball and you can't hide weakness at the DT positions as easily as you can at most other positions.

I like the idea of stretching Bonsu's eligibility out another year and of making sure that he can come back healthy and hopefully another year stronger.

College football ready DTs are rare and usually go to the higher profile schools, Colorado is going to be in a position of having to find and develop guys but we have had a few guys end up in the pros using this system.

I also like the idea of having multiple guys who can rotate in. This keeps them fresher throughout the game, gives the O-Lines more to prepare for, and means that you have guys with experience if somebody goes down.

 

[buffsyko]

Comment, comment, I usually agree with you. Defenses start with the guys closest to the ball and you can't hide weakness at the DT positions as easily as you can at most other positions.

I like the idea of stretching Bonsu's eligibility out another year and of making sure that he can come back healthy and hopefully another year stronger.

College football ready DTs are rare and usually go to the higher profile schools, Colorado is going to be in a position of having to find and develop guys but we have had a few guys end up in the pros using this system.

I also like the idea of having multiple guys who can rotate in. This keeps them fresher throughout the game, gives the O-Lines more to prepare for, and means that you have guys with experience if somebody goes down.

I was one of the DT ready guys but as you stated, those guys go to higher profile schools and we have to try and develop guys who were DE's or in pericak's case,bigger LB's. Pericak and hypolite have worked out well. I like a rotation also, as you said, it keeps them fresh and have more energy in the 2nd half.