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How many teams are dependent on their incoming Freshman every season?
Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:14 pm
I've noticed a lot of attention on SC's CB/DE recruits this cycle, probably more than even a national powerhouse, 3 consecutive year Top10 team might usually get.
I started thinking, 'well maybe that's b/c other teams are dependent on their incoming FR to change the direction their teams went last year,' or 'maybe some teams are worse off than us with attrition?'
SC was one of the nation's youngest teams last year, most of the guys were FR, RS Fr, or Soph's. Even guys like #1 Overall NFL Draft Pick, Clowney, couldn't crack a starting job their FR year at SC. Spurrier and the coaches have recruited really well for years, and done an even more phenomenal job developing that talent.
So who are the SEC teams who have critical needs that they're counting on FR to contribute as starters from the 1st game? How did that happen?
I started thinking, 'well maybe that's b/c other teams are dependent on their incoming FR to change the direction their teams went last year,' or 'maybe some teams are worse off than us with attrition?'
SC was one of the nation's youngest teams last year, most of the guys were FR, RS Fr, or Soph's. Even guys like #1 Overall NFL Draft Pick, Clowney, couldn't crack a starting job their FR year at SC. Spurrier and the coaches have recruited really well for years, and done an even more phenomenal job developing that talent.
So who are the SEC teams who have critical needs that they're counting on FR to contribute as starters from the 1st game? How did that happen?
This post was edited on 7/10/14 at 7:15 pm
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Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:15 pm to CockInYourEar
UGA at DB. Fortunately, all our guys are enrolled
Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:18 pm to CockInYourEar
What's with mark fields getting abused at the opening?
Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:26 pm to CockInYourEar
In my opinion, there's gonna have to be a couple Fr to step up for us to make a bowl. Dooley just didn't get many great athletes. The guys that are left have experience, they're just not very talented.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:34 pm to CockInYourEar
We relied heavily on them in Mullen's first year but haven't since. We redshirt pretty heavily, except for cases of guys that are clear NFL talents -- or guys that will be heavily relied upon in their second year. For instance, Chris Jones actually only got 3 starts for us last year...
This post was edited on 7/10/14 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:39 pm to CockInYourEar
My guess for Tennessee
RB: Jalen Hurd will be the cleacut #2. Derrell Scott could be used as a change of pace guy
WR: Josh Malone will be a starter most likely
TE: Ethan Wolf and Daniel Helm will be the top two tight ends
RT: Coleman Thomas likely starts
DL: Derek Barnett, Dewayne Hendrix and Dimarya Mixon will all see significant PT
LB: Dillon Bates possible starter, will see a lot of PT
CB: Emmanuel Moseley likely starter, Evan Berry likely a backup
NB: D'Andre Payne and Rashaan Gaulden will see PT, but won't start
S: Todd Kelly, Jr. and Cortez McDowell could battle for the starting FS spot with returnee LaDarrell McNeil, both will see PT
K: Aaron Medley will start
In total
5 or 6 starters
10 or 11 more will get significant PT
RB: Jalen Hurd will be the cleacut #2. Derrell Scott could be used as a change of pace guy
WR: Josh Malone will be a starter most likely
TE: Ethan Wolf and Daniel Helm will be the top two tight ends
RT: Coleman Thomas likely starts
DL: Derek Barnett, Dewayne Hendrix and Dimarya Mixon will all see significant PT
LB: Dillon Bates possible starter, will see a lot of PT
CB: Emmanuel Moseley likely starter, Evan Berry likely a backup
NB: D'Andre Payne and Rashaan Gaulden will see PT, but won't start
S: Todd Kelly, Jr. and Cortez McDowell could battle for the starting FS spot with returnee LaDarrell McNeil, both will see PT
K: Aaron Medley will start
In total
5 or 6 starters
10 or 11 more will get significant PT
Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:44 pm to CockInYourEar
TN will be one that relies on some true freshmen to make a big impact this year.
Dooley would be why.
Dooley would be why.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 7:59 pm to CockInYourEar
thread hijack
finally made it back, huh?
finally made it back, huh?
Posted on 7/10/14 at 8:57 pm to CockInYourEar
We're going to be heavily dependent on our incoming WR class which is rather surprising considering our tendencies under Petrino as the top passing team in the SEC.
We used a five WR rotation last year so of that hold true this year then the rotation will most likely be made up of two Petrino recruits and three newcomers. Two of those will be true FR and the other is a SO JUCO.
We used a five WR rotation last year so of that hold true this year then the rotation will most likely be made up of two Petrino recruits and three newcomers. Two of those will be true FR and the other is a SO JUCO.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:58 pm to CockInYourEar
Bama will be dependent on a freshmen at left tackle (yikes), punter, and likely cornerback. Is it bad that the punter scares me the most? 
Posted on 7/11/14 at 12:38 am to CockInYourEar
LSU always seems to need a true freshman DB to step up and play a pivotal role.
White/Robinson, Mills, Mathieu, Claiborne (I think, not 100% sure) Peterson all played huge roles. Then some guys played smaller roles, but still important ones at some point.
Usually it's not out of desperate need, but the guy is just too talented to keep off the field. (Mills was an exception as Mathieu's loss combined with attrition made him a necessity). Someone will be too damn good to keep on the sideline this year, just not sure who yet.
White/Robinson, Mills, Mathieu, Claiborne (I think, not 100% sure) Peterson all played huge roles. Then some guys played smaller roles, but still important ones at some point.
Usually it's not out of desperate need, but the guy is just too talented to keep off the field. (Mills was an exception as Mathieu's loss combined with attrition made him a necessity). Someone will be too damn good to keep on the sideline this year, just not sure who yet.
This post was edited on 7/11/14 at 1:06 am
Posted on 7/11/14 at 12:53 am to CockInYourEar
Auburn will have a FR at Punter and Kicker(RS). The rest that play will mainly be for depth on Defense.
This post was edited on 7/11/14 at 12:54 am
Posted on 7/11/14 at 1:53 am to CockInYourEar
We'll depend on freshmen at WR and depth in the back 7. And a we'll definitely have a Freshman kicker replacing Hocker. Possibly one on the O Line as well but that's only if he's better than the pretty decent incumbent.
This post was edited on 7/11/14 at 1:54 am
Posted on 7/11/14 at 8:56 am to CockInYourEar
It's college football. Even the best teams sometimes have to rely on freshmen.
In some cases, it's not a bad thing.
In some cases, it's not a bad thing.
Posted on 7/11/14 at 10:38 am to CockInYourEar
Whats that saying? Expect a loss for every freshman you start. Something like that. Not always true but holds some water.
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