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re: Who do you think is gonna start at the Tackles next year?
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:15 pm to Rouge
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:15 pm to Rouge
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Maea and Campbell both have agility to play tackle at their huge size
That is exactly why MT is best suited for LG. Ideal phone booth size, and athletic enough to pull on run plays and clear the edge.
Like Madden used to say- quickest way to diagnose the play is to watch the LG.
His assignment will tell you if it's long pass, screen, counter, etc
Edit: AC
This post was edited on 12/31/15 at 1:34 pm
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Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:33 pm to tigersaint24
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What about Teuhema
He seems to be a good blocker but he had several crucial false starts this year. Ugh!
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:37 pm to TchPowDog
What about Valentine? I hear he's a beast, and would have had a lot of time this year if he was eligible...
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:55 pm to fightingtigers98
Has Hawkins announced he is going yet?
Posted on 12/31/15 at 1:59 pm to CamdenTiger
Next year's line will have a lot of young talent. I know they were very inconsistent down the stretch, but this was always going to be a transition year with 3 vets moving around and 2 freshmen starting. Grimes has set us up for the future with strong recruiting.
Clapp should make a great Center. He is certainly more naturally suited to the position than Pocic. Moving Pocic outside to Tackle is going to be a big boost for the line next year (assuming he stays, of course. He and Beckwith are so critical to LSU improving next year). We have a ton of talent and depth at the Guard spots, and Dodd has been solid as a backup Center. If we can get the other Tackle spot locked down, then next year's will be bad arse.
If Gordon gets a 6th year, that's another big boost on the outside.
Clapp should make a great Center. He is certainly more naturally suited to the position than Pocic. Moving Pocic outside to Tackle is going to be a big boost for the line next year (assuming he stays, of course. He and Beckwith are so critical to LSU improving next year). We have a ton of talent and depth at the Guard spots, and Dodd has been solid as a backup Center. If we can get the other Tackle spot locked down, then next year's will be bad arse.
If Gordon gets a 6th year, that's another big boost on the outside.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 2:01 pm to therick711
No and Hawkins could/should do himself a favor and return
Posted on 12/31/15 at 2:02 pm to therick711
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Has Hawkins announced he is going yet?
No, but everyone is just assuming he will go based on early draft grades from ESPN and the like. The thing is, he isn't a great Tackle anyway, especially in pass protection. He and Alexander were very disappointing late in the season.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 2:03 pm to TommyDaTiger
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No and Hawkins could/should do himself a favor and return
An NFL team should do him a favor and put his arse back at Guard.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 2:04 pm to CamdenTiger
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What about Valentine? I hear he's a beast, and would have had a lot of time this year if he was eligible...
I realize you're talking about Chidi, but this made me
Posted on 12/31/15 at 3:00 pm to misey94
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An NFL team should do him a favor and put his arse back at Guard.
You mean Vadal?
Hawkins started at RT as R/S frosh
Posted on 1/1/16 at 12:41 am to AjaxFury
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You mean Vadal? Hawkins started at RT as R/S frosh
Yes. You are correct got those two mixed up. Vadal should definitely go back to Guard in the league. I think Hawkins is just overrated. He had his share of struggles in pass protection this year, as well.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 12:44 am to fightingtigers98
Pocic and Weathersby/Teuhema. The other starts at guard. Tons if other options if Clapp moves to Center.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 12:46 am to fightingtigers98
LT: Pocic
LG: Teuhema
C: Clapp
RG: Brumfield
RT: Weathersby
Hawkins was our best OL. No one came close.
LG: Teuhema
C: Clapp
RG: Brumfield
RT: Weathersby
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I think Hawkins is just overrated. He had his share of struggles in pass protection this year, as well.
Hawkins was our best OL. No one came close.
This post was edited on 1/1/16 at 12:48 am
Posted on 1/1/16 at 12:53 am to Phantom of the Opera
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Hawkins was our best OL. No one came close.
He's a fine run blocker, but he is not great in pass protection. He and Alexander got abused all year by fast ends and OLBs. That means he is going to have a difficult adjustment to today's NFL.
Pocic is definitely more talented and more versatile than either of them. We need him to stay a hell of a lot more than Hawkins.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:07 am to misey94
If Pocic returns, I bet he plays one of the two tackle spots. Valentine-Okeke and Weathersby probably duke it out for the other
Posted on 1/1/16 at 3:00 am to Phantom of the Opera
I thought Hawkins and Pocic were the worst 2 lineman this year. The guard play was pretty solid no matter who was there. I mainly would say that about Pocic because of Bama and Arky performances.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 3:10 am to easy money
Pocic is too big for center, he is too high. Allows guys to get under him.
For some reason they have this complex of playing lineman out of position, I understand cross training and all but Alexander should not be playing tackle.
Hawkins
Alexander
Clapp
Teuhema
Pocic
Would've been a much more balanced line imo. But hey what do I know
For some reason they have this complex of playing lineman out of position, I understand cross training and all but Alexander should not be playing tackle.
Hawkins
Alexander
Clapp
Teuhema
Pocic
Would've been a much more balanced line imo. But hey what do I know
Posted on 1/1/16 at 3:13 am to fightingtigers98
For sure. Pocic should have been at tackle
Posted on 1/1/16 at 3:15 am to fightingtigers98
Alexander came back because Les agreed to let him play LT.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 9:02 am to AjaxFury
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Pocic - LT , Weathersby - RT
Agreed, keep the same guards and put Dodd at C OR slide Clapp to C with Brumsfield to G spot. Young, and talented grp across the front.
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