Looking Forward - O Line

Key Departures: Morris(LT)

Returning Starters: LG McNulty(Sr.), C Boehm(Sr.), RG McGovern (Sr.), RT Chappell (Sr.)

In the mix: Hall (Sr.), Williams (Jr.), Crawford (So.), Rhodes (So.), Abeln (So.), Adams (Fr.), Fairchild (Fr.), Pendleton (Fr.), Bauer (Fr.), Bailey (Fr.)

Additions: Cuellar(JUCO), Harris, Owen, Howell(JUCO)

The upside is we return 4 out of 5 starters and they're all seniors. The downside is they're all seniors if you look beyond next year. Presumably the starters will start again. A LT will need to be filled. Maybe Cuellar? Maybe Crawford? Maybe Fairchild? Maybe Rhodes?

I would like to see one of the younger guys earn a spot into the rotation, essentially like Hall provided this year. That would allow them to make an easier transition to a starting role. Maybe Bauer?

Regardless, we should be set on the line and only better next year as it seems like we have good quality depth on the line meaning good competition, particularly for those back up roles and setting themselves up for the future. I suspect a backup this year may be a starter for 2-3 years after that due to the youth.