Depth chart next year...

[WilyWapiti]

Looking at our current two-deep depth chart, we lose two Seniors on defense (Yarbrough and Halaapiapi), and three on offense (Coffman, Rafe Kiely, and Troy Boyland).

It is clear that we need some SERIOUS help on the defensive line, but beyond that, I like it...a lot of young players are going to come back next year salty as hell, and hopefully with something to prove...

WW

 

[laxwyo]

I was thinking about the DL just the other day.

Lost 3 DL this year, right? Kongbo, the jc and edeen. That will be hard to fill 5 spots

 

[cali2wyo]

I was thinking about the DL just the other day.

Lost 3 DL this year, right? Kongbo, the jc and edeen. That will be hard to fill 5 spots

I think you're right. I think prosser (true freshman linebacker who has played a few snaps at defensive end) will have to stay along the line to try and add depth next year. Hopefully he bulks up fast!

 

[LanderPoke]

I think our interior DLs are playing much, much better than at the beginning of the season. Uso has woken up finally, he wasn't getting pushed around much vs Boise. DEs playing much better too for that matter. I will never understand what the hell happened vs. North Dakota and EMU. They sliced us like we were butter.

But, yes. This had better be an emphasis in recruiting. Need some more DEs and DLs.

 

[ragtimejoe1]

We definitely need to get some D-linemen in the recruiting class. Get some Freshmen in here and start bulking them up; will be beasts in a few years.

I know JC defensive linemen work at places like BSU and usu, but, just wait, they have no idea how bad they are screwing up!

 

[LanderPoke]

I know we said this during fall camp, but it really seems like the interior DL should be a big strength next year. Malauulu, Olive, Cain, Fields, English, Applebee and Ghiffann. There's got to be two or three that can wreak havoc. We really missed Mertens and didn't know how to play without him the first part of the season and we're doing better now. So if we can just build on the improvement of this year the DL should be reliable next year at stopping the run. Still need to figure out how to get pressure on the QB, though. I don't know if this is a scheme or personal issue

 

[kansasCowboy]

I know we said this during fall camp, but it really seems like the interior DL should be a big strength next year. Malauulu, Olive, Cain, Fields, English, Applebee and Ghiffann. There's got to be two or three that can wreak havoc. We really missed Mertens and didn't know how to play without him the first part of the season and we're doing better now. So if we can just build on the improvement of this year the DL should be reliable next year at stopping the run. Still need to figure out how to get pressure on the QB, though. I don't know if this is a scheme or personal issue

This is where I'm really big on Granderson! He has come into his own. I know hey an end, but he definitely plays to get in that backfield. as tall and skinny as he is, I don't think I've seen him get blown off the ball or get knocked out of a play yet. He was meeting McNichols and Young in the backfield a lot in that Boise game. He was getting through and causing havoc against Nevada too. I think this guy comes back bigger and faster and stronger next year and we may have ourselves a new Yarbrough.
Ghiffan was that 250lb dude from Nebraska, wasn't he? I'm excited to see what he will do next year after his red shirt.
I think we have pieces in place to start having success.
QB will be a ? As will be WR coach. I think we have the talent there though. Plus we never pulled the red shirt off of CJ Johnson (?), I think. The all state Nebraska wideout. My question has been Justice Murphy. He was supposed to be really talented, and we saw him on a jet sweep for a td early in the year. and that was it.
Kicker is the other ?, So, we shall see how it all plays out, but I'm impressed with our young guys so far.

 

[ragtimejoe1]

No matter what happens on the depth chart, we just need to stay the course with the system. We do not adjust the offense or the defense. The players will figure the system out and then we will see success in spades.

Losers adapt a system to players. http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/105645/tcu-defense-showing-signs-of-growing-up-under-fire" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[J-Rod]

Granderson has been a huge bright spot. If he's performing like this at 205 lbs, imagine him when he hits the weights.

 

[HiCountryCowboy]

We definitely need to get some D-linemen in the recruiting class. Get some Freshmen in here and start bulking them up; will be beasts in a few years.

I know JC defensive linemen work at places like BSU and usu, but, just wait, they have no idea how bad they are screwing up!

While I suspect the sarcasm in this thread (and the rebuilding one) is just not being commented on by the current posters, it's certainly not lost on me. I'm chuckling RJ1. I'm happy the 'Boys found a way to win one (and hope like hell they punch csu in the mouth a few weeks from now), but I am struggling to take a lot of positives from covering a spread against a team that let up after the first quarter. If memory serves they were on pace for 84 points after the first quarter ended.

 

[JimmyDimes]

IMO DE is the biggest concern. On the interior not only do we return Uso, Sydney and Chase....but sophomore Dalton Fields and freshman Connor Cain have been getting much PT too. Those two should only get bigger and stronger.

We really need Granderson to gain some bulk. Same goes for Prosser if they keep him there. We do get back Trevor Meader? who was 2nd on the depth chart before getting hurt. But need more depth.

But, as with any class, we need to recruit a couple of DT's and a couple DE's in each class.

 

[JimmyDimes]

I am struggling to take a lot of positives from covering a spread against a team that let up after the first quarter. If memory serves they were on pace for 84 points after the first quarter ended.

Do you honestly think Boise, after getting their asses handed to them the week before, gave up after one quarter? That is as bad as another poster on this board suggesting that Boise rested some of their players. They had a couple guys out with injury.....but nobody got rested. This place is a joke.

 

[LanderPoke]

IMO DE is the biggest concern. On the interior not only do we return Uso, Sydney and Chase....but sophomore Dalton Fields and freshman Connor Cain have been getting much PT too. Those two should only get bigger and stronger.

We really need Granderson to gain some bulk. Same goes for Prosser if they keep him there. We do get back Trevor Meader? who was 2nd on the depth chart before getting hurt. But need more depth.

But, as with any class, we need to recruit a couple of DT's and a couple DE's in each class.

I forgot about Meader. I remember the coaches were high on him. Will be good to have him back

 

[HiCountryCowboy]

I am struggling to take a lot of positives from covering a spread against a team that let up after the first quarter. If memory serves they were on pace for 84 points after the first quarter ended.

Do you honestly think Boise, after getting their asses handed to them the week before, gave up after one quarter? That is as bad as another poster on this board suggesting that Boise rested some of their players. They had a couple guys out with injury.....but nobody got rested. This place is a joke.

Let up does not equal gave up. Sorry, but we all saw Boise laughing and having a good ol'time on the sidelines throughout the game - they knew it was in the bag. We can agree to disagree, but I don't think we saw their a-game the entire time. They are 18-23 year olds and they didn't maintain their killer focus throughout.

To the topic, I agree that there is ALOT of upside to Granderson (and that he played a solid game). We also saw Wingard to continue to shine. I thought May (particularly) and Epps (to a degree) played great as well.

That said, the d-line fears overall are real for next year and didn't have to be part of this accepted building process that we all seem content with (it's what it is, I agree). I don't think it will happen, but will be disappointed if we don't see a handful of ready-to-contribute JuCo d-linemen and line backers in next years class (which is why I felt compelled to chime in on RJ1's original post).

 

[McPeachy]

I am struggling to take a lot of positives from covering a spread against a team that let up after the first quarter. If memory serves they were on pace for 84 points after the first quarter ended.

Do you honestly think Boise, after getting their asses handed to them the week before, gave up after one quarter? That is as bad as another poster on this board suggesting that Boise rested some of their players. They had a couple guys out with injury.....but nobody got rested. This place is a joke.

Why is that? Because somebody expressed their opinion, and you don't agree? I don't get the venom of some (not saying you necessarily JimmyDimes, but others like Poke Em certainly) when it comes to not agreeing, or posting an opinion about a UW athletics topic. That is what message boards are for...discussion and opinion. To say "this place is a joke" makes me scratch my head (again), and wonder if some posters just want the Kumbaya-effect to take over.

And after watching the entire Boise vs. WYO game, start to finish, I think Boise looked uninspired, flat, and more interested in running out the clock than anything, especially after the first quarter. Didn't McNichols get the most carries (33) he has had all year...against us? Pretty good indicator they (Boise) were managing the game to get out with as fast as win as possible.

 

[djm19]

I am struggling to take a lot of positives from covering a spread against a team that let up after the first quarter. If memory serves they were on pace for 84 points after the first quarter ended.

Do you honestly think Boise, after getting their asses handed to them the week before, gave up after one quarter? That is as bad as another poster on this board suggesting that Boise rested some of their players. They had a couple guys out with injury.....but nobody got rested. This place is a joke.

Why is that? Because somebody expressed their opinion, and you don't agree? I don't get the venom of some (not saying you necessarily JimmyDimes, but others like Poke Em certainly) when it comes to not agreeing, or posting an opinion about a UW athletics topic. That is what message boards are for...discussion and opinion. To say "this place is a joke" makes me scratch my head (again), and wonder if some posters just want the Kumbaya-effect to take over.

And after watching the entire Boise vs. WYO game, start to finish, I think Boise looked uninspired, flat, and more interested in running out the clock than anything, especially after the first quarter. Didn't McNichols get the most carries (33) he has had all year...against us? Pretty good indicator they (Boise) were managing the game to get out with as fast as win as possible.

Although I see your point, McNichols has been hurt this year...and is their best player. If they were in a solid cruise control, I don't think he would have been in with that workload. I am not going to say they weren't running clock, but having McNichols in the game is an indication to me that they weren't content with the lead either. If they were on cruise control, you would think he would have been out. I don't know...

 

[ragtimejoe1]

Vigen and Bohl were just looking for a moment to strike. They were lulling BSU to sleep by going between the tackles. We were like a coiled rattlesnake but just ran out of time. If the game had another quarter or so, the plan would have materialized perfectly. BSU was content to accommodate the running out the clock, and, sure it looked like they were in full control, but that was an illusion. If we had a few more birthdays, the plan would have come together earlier and WYO wins this down the stretch. Vigen was minutes from opening that bitch up and pouring a 55 gallon drum of whoop ass on the Donkeys.

 

[McPeachy]

I am struggling to take a lot of positives from covering a spread against a team that let up after the first quarter. If memory serves they were on pace for 84 points after the first quarter ended.

Do you honestly think Boise, after getting their asses handed to them the week before, gave up after one quarter? That is as bad as another poster on this board suggesting that Boise rested some of their players. They had a couple guys out with injury.....but nobody got rested. This place is a joke.

Why is that? Because somebody expressed their opinion, and you don't agree? I don't get the venom of some (not saying you necessarily JimmyDimes, but others like Poke Em certainly) when it comes to not agreeing, or posting an opinion about a UW athletics topic. That is what message boards are for...discussion and opinion. To say "this place is a joke" makes me scratch my head (again), and wonder if some posters just want the Kumbaya-effect to take over.

And after watching the entire Boise vs. WYO game, start to finish, I think Boise looked uninspired, flat, and more interested in running out the clock than anything, especially after the first quarter. Didn't McNichols get the most carries (33) he has had all year...against us? Pretty good indicator they (Boise) were managing the game to get out with as fast as win as possible.

Although I see your point, McNichols has been hurt this year...and is their best player. If they were in a solid cruise control, I don't think he would have been in with that workload. I am not going to say they weren't running clock, but having McNichols in the game is an indication to me that they weren't content with the lead either. If they were on cruise control, you would think he would have been out. I don't know...

Could be...I am not 100% sure either, but I would think if he is nursing anything, he doesn't get 33 carries against us for no other reason that ball security / control. Overall Boise had 47 carries for the game...versus 28 passing plays.

 

[McPeachy]

Vigen and Bohl were just looking for a moment to strike. They were lulling BSU to sleep by going between the tackles. We were like a coiled rattlesnake but just ran out of time. If the game had another quarter or so, the plan would have materialized perfectly. BSU was content to accommodate the running out the clock, and, sure it looked like they were in full control, but that was an illusion. If we had a few more birthdays, the plan would have come together earlier and WYO wins this down the stretch. Vigen was minutes from opening that bitch up and pouring a 55 gallon drum of whoop ass on the Donkeys.

:rofl:

 

[BJC]

He has been on a roll :rofl: