How do you see things working out?
We have pretty good depth imo at tackle, but the interior line situation is a mess. We need someone to step up at guard. Hopefully Richter. I've just about given up hope that anyone will come in and impress at center. Looks like we'll have to stick it out with Keenan Stevens. No knock on the kid, I just thought we would've had someone, anyone step up at that position.
The whole season is riding on the OL's shoulders. If they struggle, goodbye Hawkins. If they actually gel, we could kick a lot of ass this year.
This is the CU's post spring depth chart:
LEFT TACKLE
78 Nate Solder, 6‐9, 315, Sr.‐5***
59 David Bakhtiari, 6‐4, 275, Fr.‐RS
79 Sione Tau, 6‐5, 350, Jr.
LEFT GUARD
63 Ethan Adkins, 6‐4, 305, Jr.*
66 Blake Behrens, 6‐3, 295, Jr.**
70 Eric Richter, 6‐3, 310, Jr. AND 55 Max Tuioti‐Mariner, 6‐3, 310, Soph.*
CENTER
56 Keenan Stevens, 6‐2, 290, Sr.‐5*
64 Mike Iltis, 6‐3, 290, Jr.*
76 Gus Handler, 6‐2, 290, Fr.‐RS
RIGHT GUARD
73 Ryan Miller, 6‐8, 310, Jr.***
68 Shawn Daniels, 6‐3, 275, Jr.*
60 David Clark, 6‐4, 300, Jr.*
61 Scott Fernandez, 6‐3, 275, Fr.‐RS
RIGHT TACKLE
77 Bryce Givens, 6‐6, 275, Soph.*
53 Ryan Dannewitz, 6‐6, 300, Soph.
75 Jack Harris, 6‐5, 290, Fr.‐RS
71 Matthew Bahr, 6‐4, 290, Jr.**
Incoming Freshman
Crabb, Kaiwi
Lewis, Alex
Munyer, Daniel
Last edited by VamosBuffaloes; 07-30-2010 at 06:11 AM.
The biggest disappointment imo is Behrens. I know he still has time, I just thought this kid was going to be a force when he came in.
Where is Jack Harris on your list? I thought he was the best OL recruit in the class a year ago. I don't know how much he will contribute but he should see the field some this year.
Whoops. :)Originally Posted by BlackNGold
We'll see
Not sure why they don't place Bahr in the mix at guard. He's 6-4 290. I know that height isn't the main factor, but I'd like to see him in the running at LG. Couldn't hurt. :)
I agree, he has filled in well when given the chance.
I like our starting line, if they stay healthy (knock on wood), I think it could be a very good line!
"You have to fail to get better." -Michael Jordan
I'd throw Adkins and Iltis into that pot, too. Two years ago when some of us were dreaming a B12 title in 2010 - wow, remember those days? - a big part of the reason was gonna be this bulldozing o-line. JMHO, but I think Valdez is dead on: shore up LG and C and the overall o-line play could still be a serious strength. If the other three spend the season having to block two guys in pass protection it won't matter who is QB.
Our O-line has the size to kick some ass. With a good scheme I think they should be pretty successful.
Iltis may still supplant Stevens at C.
Is Givens still at 275? Kinda thot he'd be somewhere around 290+ by now.
We should have listened to Colorado fans.
Iltis can also back up at Guard.
Givens is one of those guys who can't maintain weight. If we ever see him above 285 I'd be shocked.
It's all great on paper. Just like last year.
Would much rather see Behrens or Iltis step up at LG. Just don't think Ethan Adkins is very good..
Alex Lewis is grayshirting --- enrolling in January, so won't be a factor this season.
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