Offense: I want to see what happens on the interior line.
Defense: I want to see what happens at DE.
I'm interested in pretty much every battle. Each and every position has an interesting story line.
Good answer.:smile2:
I don't know how I forgot about QB on the offense, but that will be the one everyone watches. Hopefully we have a lot more answers than questions at the end of the spring.
I know it seems like a cop out answer but there are only three guys that I'd put money on being at the same starting position that they were last season, being Mohler, Miller and Solder.
I find it strange that only one person has mentioned LB. ALL of those spots are up for grabs, even mohlers due to the influx of injured/suspended talent.
Edit: Mohler seems more solid now that I think about it... but Major is coming! plus, if Katoa makes it in...
I've seen a couple Katoa references here. Guys, don't count on it.
I feel the same about Tau, what has he done to show us he'll get ont eh field? and if he does that he'll be any good?I've seen a couple Katoa references here. Guys, don't count on it.
I have nothing new to add to talk of the race at QB, RB or S. In my opinion, if we get the trenches figured out and healthy, alot of our ills will be solved. Cody might be as good as Reesing if he gets the time. I expect Nuckols to start right away at DT alongside Cunningham, with Obi and Kasa on the ends.
LB - I want the new blood (Major, Rippy, Katoa) to see the field alot. I know alot of you liked Mohler, but if you watch the long runs against CU last year (Florida St., Texas) that absolutely killed the team, Mohler was the guy out of position. Smart has guts but no speed. Beatty could be a real force. I really like Rippy's upside.
TE - The upperclassmen really need to step up here, or the young guys belong on the field. Geer and Devenney were relegated to blocking alot and Cody had trouble finding them over the middle, but they also appeared to regress. Thornton should redshirt, but he might be the specimen of the bunch.
Curious why you think Herrod will be left out at DE. I know people like Obi, but Herrod has a huge experience edge here (and I actually think he's better).
Actually, the guy who was regularly out of position on long plays was Dykes IMO. Mohler was the most consistent LB on the field last year, I don't think putting a young, inexperienced guy is an upgrade whatsoever. Also, as sackys says, counting on Kotoa to contribute this year is hoping for quite a bit.
I think you're a little harsh on Geer here. Remember he missed the first couple games due to knee troubles, not to mention his legal troubles last Spring. I think a more focused Geer should be just fine as the starter.
Punter:
DiLalo, The Moose, or D.Scott?
Darrell Scott had a better day as a punter than a running back. He was kicking the heck out of the ball. The crowd was ooohing and ahhhing on every punt. Him punting on the occasional play is going to be a great advantage for the Buffs.
I would say first and foremost QB- Does hansen take over? Does cody do better with healthy starting 5?
The quarterback battle is the most interesting to me. Oddly enough, I really want to see Ballenger break out and show us something special this spring.
I don't want it to be a two-way race; want to see all three competing their hearts out.
Each one of those guys has something to contribute, just can't tell which one of them will emerge from the pack as the clear QB leader.
Ballenger's arm, Hansen's feet and cody's knowledge of the offense, clone it now.