Camron donalton

[Asmodeanreborn]

Size is half the equation though. I remember in high school one of our best offensive lineman was one of the smaller guys on the line. But he had fantastic technique and speed. I think my comment was directed more toward the need for game ready size and talent. Any offensive line that in anchored by a true freshman at the center position is a red flag. Freshman offensive lineman should redshirt ideally and then step in as redshirt freshman if needed. The game is so much faster then what they are used to in high school and the size differential of a d1 weightlifting program is huge. I think as much of a problem as our skill positions were that the offensive line was a major disapointment and it starts with having to start freshman at two positions. We had a big crop of offensive lineman in last years recruiting class that looked promising that hopefully are ready to be major contributors but would love to see some older kids on our line in coming season.

I think a somewhat experienced Center would've made a big difference for our blocking, but on the positive side, we'll have a Sophomore there next year.

It'll be interesting to see how much playtime our 2017 recruits on the line get, though. Between Cryder, Harris, Arnold, and Velazquez, there's definitely some talent. Webb had an alright season this year as a Redshirt Frosh, and Weeks will hopefully figure things out as he could be a monster. I don't think him being a 3 star was only because of size. If he can't figure out the whole line-thing, maybe we should just convert him to a TE. Since he was a basketball star, he should be able to catch the ball at least, right? At 6'8, 290, I'm sure we could create some mismatches.

It ultimately doesn't matter if they're not coached right, though. I have some small hope that they can learn to run block because of how there were holes for Overstreet, at least.