2016 OFFENSE: OL, QB, RB's looking ahead

I still think Zach Rogers is going to be our center and Ragnow the emergency backup.

There is no way Skipper is going to LT. He's nowhere as agile as he was as a FR.

Maybe his footwork is naturally suited to the left side of the line, but I don't think he had a great year at all. His dumb penalties were down but he got beat a lot.

It'll likely be ?????? who knows, there's a new Oline coach, maybe Ragnow kicks out to tackle, maybe the kid from Conway blows up in the spring and summer, maybe Wallace gets it all together. Or maybe Anderson pulls some recruiting miracles and grabs a couple dudes that can come in and step into the role.

I'm excited to see what Anderson can do.

It's not like starting a true FR like OM will be doing. Wallace will have had two full years on campus at that point. He should be ready to take live reps now at this point.

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I have the same concern with Skipper, but right now I don't see putting a first year starter at the LT position, do you?

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Skipper was arguably our worst OL by the end of the year, and he was constantly getting worked by DEs. I'd rather take our chances with a newcomer than put him at LT.

Pretty sure Cam Robinson and CyKo both started as true freshmen.

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Denzell Evans(6 carries, 49 yards, 8.0 ypc)

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What is holding Evans back? That's not bad production on 6 touches.

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Devwah Whaley(#3 RB in nation)

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he'll play day 1 and has the potential to be as good as AC was.

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Juan Day(4 carry, 18 yards, 4.2 ypc)

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he's been hamstrung by injuries but you gotta hope he can play.

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Kody Walker(410 yards, 90 carries, 4.4 ypc, 6 TD)

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he really shouldn't get touches beside in the 4th quarter. He's a great guy and I wish him the best but he's too damn slow to even be an effective power back half the time.

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Rawleigh Williams III(259 yards, 56 carries, 4.5 ypc, 1 TD)

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we could really use him coming back in a big way.

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4* Austin Allen
4* Ricky Town

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Qb battle will between these two and i'd be surprised if Austin wins. He may have more years under bert but has the same exposure to enos's style for the most part.

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LT: Dan Skipper
LG: Jalen Merrick(4* RS-FR)
C: Frank Ragnow
RG: Terrance Malone(3* JUCO) or Josh Allen(4* RS-FR) or Colton Jackson(4* RS-FR)
RT: Brian Wallace(4* RS-SO)

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I unlike most in this thread like skipper and think he does a pretty good job. He's not the best in the world but he's a load and for the most part does his job, faster guys do tend to work him a bit when he's tired but he doesn't get bull rushed by anyone and running around him still take a long time even if you beat him. I think our oline will be fine next year though may take some time to gel.

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I think Gibson will be our LT. he was the back up this year, not wallace. Wallace is a RT I'm afraid.

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Gibson and Wallace both played LT at various times this year when Kirkland was out.

Yea, I remember Wallace getting quite a few snaps this year in some games. He is going to be legit.

I am not worried about Wallace, Ragnow, and Skipper.

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he really shouldn't get touches beside in the 4th quarter.

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What makes you say this? He produced every time he got a chance to carry. If he can be a factor against LSU, he can be a factor against anyone. He's a grown arse man out there who is a load to bring down and has great cutting ability and speed for his size.

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He produced every time he got a chance to carry.

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Not really. He gave it his best but there are clearly limitations there. He's good in the right situation bUT if he's our main guy we are fricked. I like his running when the defense is worn down in the 4th. I don't like his running when everyone is fresh in the first. I think a Stat breakdown would back me up on that as well.