Guest NorthoftheBorder Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I counted 89 players on the current roster listed on the Athletic website. That means a lot of competition in the fall camp. Should produce a good team this year. We now have a lot more size and depth on the DL and at LB on defense so this bodes really well for the defense. If the line can get consistent pressure on the QB then that helps the DB's a lot. And if the front 7 can plug the running gaps, then this could be the beginning of a strong football program. Also, the 2012 Football prospectus is now on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNasty92 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I agree. My only concern going into this season is our depth on OL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LU 17 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I second that statement, nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin tane Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Kevin Smith's gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big T Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachacola Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The 2012 Football Prospectus does not list OL Emone Bailey on the roster or on the depth chart. He was a projected starter, is he still on the team? Without him then Lamar is down to only 1 returning starter on the offensive line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin tane Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 He's on the roster on the LU Athletic site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big T Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Where? I just went and looked and I didn't see him in the S's. Take a look again. http://www.lamarcardinals.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lama-m-footbl-mtt.html I heard quite a while back that he had left the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Where? I just went and looked and I didn't see him in the S's. Take a look again. http://www.lamarcardinals.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lama-m-footbl-mtt.html I heard quite a while back that he had left the team. He was referring to Emone Bailey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachacola Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Emone Bailey is listed on the online roster and played in the spring game but he's not in the 2012 prospectus. I'm worried the prospectus may be more up-to-date since they just released it online, but I hope I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big T Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Oops my bad sorry PUDDIN TANE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.KnowItAll Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Bailey isn't going to back because of grades I believe. Going to be very inexperienced on the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.KnowItAll Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 And Kevin Smith left the team like Prewitt. Had too many injuries to ever be able to safely play again. Sad way to go out but he had a few good moments last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachacola Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Bailey isn't going to back because of grades I believe. Going to be very inexperienced on the line. That's very disappointing. Here's the 2-deep according to the prospectus: Left Tackle 77 Justin Brock 6-4 255 Fr.-RS 75 Taylor Davis 6-3 300 Sr.-1L Left Guard 72 Brock Wempa 6-2 310 Jr.-TR 73 Scott Utterback 6-1 285 Fr.-RS Center 64 Kyle Gillam 6-1 260 Jr.-2L 65 Ryan Jones 6-4 260 Sr.-1L Right Guard 50 Sean Robertson 6-1 275 Sr.-1L 73 Scott Utterback 6-1 285 Fr.-RS Right Tackle 70 Stephen Babin 6-4 280 Jr.-2L 61 Colton Collins 6-3 310 Sr.-1L Projected starters: Babin started 8 games as a freshman in 2010 but only played in 5 games as a backup last year. Robertson started 8 games last year. Gillam of course is the mainstay of the OL. 310 lb Wempa needs to step in and contribute right away. Brock is the redshirt freshman from Beaumont West Brook. I heard he's quick and athletic but needs to add more weight. Other returnees: Davis is the transfer from Missouri. Was highly ranked out of HS. Maybe he'll be a big contributor this year. Collins didn't play much last year. Bunch of young players after these guys. Hope McKnight can work some magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin tane Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 If I'm that big tight end, Cory Soto...I'd be hiding if the O-line coach is close by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bossman73 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Brock Wempa saw him in workouts DAMN he is big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CardAmbassador Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 If I'm that big tight end, Cory Soto...I'd be hiding if the O-line coach is close by I'm thinking the same thing puddin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigRed2010 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I doubt this kid (a jc transfer) is coming from California to play on the offensive line. If I'm him, I'm balking big time. I don't see this happening. If he was a freshman, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CardAmbassador Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I doubt this kid (a jc transfer) is coming from California to play on the offensive line. If I'm him, I'm balking big time. I don't see this happening. If he was a freshman, maybe. What does that even mean? OL is just as important as TE, in fact it is more Important IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBonesLU Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I doubt this kid (a jc transfer) is coming from California to play on the offensive line. If I'm him, I'm balking big time. I don't see this happening. If he was a freshman, maybe. What does that even mean? OL is just as important as TE, in fact it is more Important IMO. I know what you are saying, CA. However, I think Soto will be a valuable part of the team at TE. Imagine having him as an eligible receiver with guys that are 6'2" (6 inches shorter and skinnier) trying to tackle him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigRed2010 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I agree offensive line is more important than TE but this kid has been playing TE for two years at a junior college. I doubt he wants to move to the offensive line now. I think we recruited him as a TE and that's where we will see him play. If he was a freshman and 6'8" 255lbs coming in, then he has a couple of years to put on some more weight. His potential right now is at TE in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachacola Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I agree offensive line is more important than TE but this kid has been playing TE for two years at a junior college. I doubt he wants to move to the offensive line now. I think we recruited him as a TE and that's where we will see him play. If he was a freshman and 6'8" 255lbs coming in, then he has a couple of years to put on some more weight. His potential right now is at TE in my opinion. I agree, plus on running plays I bet he'll be doing a lot of blocking for the running backs. I did notice that senior offensive lineman Kameron Edwards redshirted last year after playing in 2010. Does anyone know why he redshirted last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUSportsFan Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I agree offensive line is more important than TE but this kid has been playing TE for two years at a junior college. I doubt he wants to move to the offensive line now. I think we recruited him as a TE and that's where we will see him play. If he was a freshman and 6'8" 255lbs coming in, then he has a couple of years to put on some more weight. His potential right now is at TE in my opinion. He may not move, but changing positions is not uncommon. Here's a link of Nebraska players who will possibly play in a new position this year. Most of them are upper classmen (juniors and seniors). One player, Justin Jackson, moved from Center to Defensive Tackle, and now possibly back to Center. I would prefer a player who is flexible enough to be willing to make a position change if that's what is needed for the good of the team. http://huskercorner.com/2012/03/26/spring-football-players-changing-positions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachacola Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 6'3, 300 lb defensive lineman Marcus Washington played on the offensive line last year in JUCO. Lamar has him on the defensive line so it's possible he could move back to the offensive line if they need him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigRed2010 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 He may not move, but changing positions is not uncommon. Here's a link of Nebraska players who will possibly play in a new position this year. Most of them are upper classmen (juniors and seniors). One player, Justin Jackson, moved from Center to Defensive Tackle, and now possibly back to Center. I would prefer a player who is flexible enough to be willing to make a position change if that's what is needed for the good of the team. http://huskercorner.com/2012/03/26/spring-football-players-changing-positions/ I agree with what you are saying, if the kids are suited to changing positions. Cory Soto is 6'8" and 255lbs. To me, his size and weight says TE not offensive lineman. Maybe, a defensive end. If he had a couple of more years to put on another 35 to 45 lbs then, yes he could make the transition. He's already a junior, after next year he will be gone. I just don't think we will see him on the o-line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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