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Well, I cannot intelligently discuss our first opponent, so I'll jot down what I think the starting offense will look like (note: except for X & Bryce Petersen, I'm simply talking out my @$$ concerning the OL). Our OL has the potential of being huge... but awfully young. Many of these guys haven't played a snap of D-1 ball before, so even though I think there's potential there, my expectations are low. RT: Owen Murphy (6-6, 275, R-Fr.) RG: Jordan Daniels (6-5, 300 R-Fr.) C : Bryce Petersen (6-2, 280 Sr.) LG: Caleb Herring (6-7, 320 R-Fr.) LT: Xavior Gray (6-9, 300 R-Fr.) Huge... but inexperienced. But I'm projecting a lot of new, young starters this year simply by considering how poorly the OL performed last season. No idea what our transfer RB's (Dollard & Gest) are bringing to the table but, just like the OL, they simply have to be better than what we saw last year. I'll go with Teon Dollard (5-11, 200 Jr.) as the starter and Cole Gest (5-9, 195 R-Sr.) as the #2. Kato (Sr.) will definitely be the #1 QB with Zach Gibson (R-Fr.) as the backup. [Even after the departure of Jonah Morris], We're [still] stacked at WR & TE. TE: Maverick Wolfley (6-3, 240 R-So.), & Brycen Yarmo (6-5, 250 R-So.) WR: Julian Hicks (6-3, 200 R-Jr.) & Kevin Walls (6-6, 215 R-Fr.) WR: Nate Stewart (6-2, 205 R-Sr.) & George Qualls (6-2, 185 R-Jr.) WR: Jeremiah Knight (5-11, 190 R-Jr.) & Timothy Scippio (6-2, 210 Jr.) WR: Andre Williams (5-10, 185 R-Sr.) & Michael Mathison (5-10, 160 So.) This gives our offense a potential 2-deep looking like: QB: Kato Nelson... Zach Gibson RB: Teon Dollard... Cole Gest RT: Owen Murphy... Austin Sample RG: Jordan Daniels... Hunter Corne C : Bryce Petersen... Tony Georges LG: Caleb Herring... Ryan Beckman LT: Xavior Gray... Vincent Fonte TE: Maverick Wolfley... Brycen Yard WR: Julian Hicks... Kevin Walls WR: Nate Stewart... George Qualls WR: Andre Williams... Michael Mathison WR: Jeremiah Knight... Timothy Scippio Another player I'm anxious to get a look at is R-Fr WR Kevin Walls. Kevin stands 6-6 & was all-state in track. His hudl highlight film was impressive. And, to nip any tiresome comments in the bud [sigh], yes, there are 12 listed due to the potential TE -v- WR combo. [Edited after LZip posted about Jonah Morris entering the Transfer Portal.]

Good stuff B&G. Based on the limited info I've heard/observed, the only change I'd make if I had to make a prediction would be to swap out Herring for redshirt freshman Ryan Beckman. Coaches/players have been mentioning him in interviews. I also saw his getting some reps with the other 4 in one of the videos released. This unit will surely take some lumps in this "season", but should be a group that will grow together and be a real strength of the team in a few years. I also think Gest may be the starter at RB (at least to start the season) based on what I'm seeing in videos. I'd still expect him and Dollard to split carries unless one really separates themselves from the other though so i'm not sure it really matters.

Count me amongst those who favor playing 12 on defense. This is the kind of thinking outside the box that has made America great. I suggest we hide our 12th man as an official. After all, who counts the number of officials on the field. Just imagine, he could line up behind the QB and than sack him right away. BTW, I got this idea by consulting iCoach and Milwee, two giants of the intellect.

We don't usually cross the fifty so it should last roughly twice as long as usual

Its tragic because after they upset Canada in first round, they really had a chance in Cleveland?