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WHY IS NOONE WORRIED ABOUT THE O-LINE?

Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:03 am
Posted by LawyerDan
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
19 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:03 am
It seems that everyone focuses on the skill positions, but the weakness of the 09 team was the O-Line...we gave up a ton of sacks and could not control the line of scrimmage against anyone this year...remember when we could always get a yard on the ground...that is why we could go fo it on 4th and short...noone seems to have cared that we lost the big JC guy to Neb...Does anyone (besides me) covet Damien Rabinson from MS (6'8" 330") who is reportedly strong enough to start as a true freshman - the next coming of Herman Johnson!
Posted by tigerfan1974
Member since Dec 2009
607 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:04 am to
Have you not seen the depth chart?
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
86320 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:06 am to
quote:

noone seems to have cared that we lost the big JC guy to Neb
Peter? He's an LSU fan?
Posted by FightinTiga
Pumpkin Center
Member since Feb 2009
20745 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:07 am to
I agree,have more than enough skill players and not enough big eaters.Dillion Day is another O-line prospect LSU let get away.
Posted by tigerfan1974
Member since Dec 2009
607 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:12 am to
With the RS Freshmen from last year and the 2011 class, I'm not worried. I don't see anyone out there that we could pick up this late that could help us this year.
Posted by LawyerDan
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
19 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:15 am to
I have - which is why I am worried...how many 300 pounders on that depth chart? Does anyone think that Barksdale can play LT in the SEC when who routinely got beat at RT? both C's are undersized...Did Josh "Jurassic" push anyone off the line of scrimmage for a crutial yard? Black won the blocker award itn eh SEC but it was obviuously a career award as he did not play up to his potential...Again too many sacks and no running game...That means weak O-line
Posted by lsusteve1
Member since Dec 2004
46033 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:18 am to
Search....it's your friend

Posted by LawyerDan
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
19 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:18 am to
Noone out there...Damien Robinson is a top 25 OL on Rivals which says this about him:
Conclusion: Physically big enough to compete right now, so he may see playing time early on depending on the depth chart. Do not be surprised if he is cross-trained as an right offensive tackle/offensive guard in order to get his size and strength on the field earlier. Robinson could become a real road grader as a run blocker before his career is over.

Also - look at all the people after him!

Posted by NicoBlues
I eat frogs
Member since Dec 2009
15048 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:20 am to
Longeran, Hurst, and Blackwell will all contribute nicely next year
This post was edited on 1/22/10 at 11:21 am
Posted by tigerfan1974
Member since Dec 2009
607 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:21 am to
I would suggest that you read up on Robinson a little more.
Posted by TexasTigah
Houston, TX
Member since Mar 2006
12183 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:22 am to
I'm worried about the Oline, but not because of recruiting or depth.
Posted by JJ27
Member since Sep 2004
61863 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:22 am to
Collins and Robinson next year. Also I think Jordan Allen would be perfect as an OT. I do agree it was a mistake letting Dillon Day go though.
Posted by tigerfan1974
Member since Dec 2009
607 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:23 am to
C

No. 53 T-Bob Hebert 6-3, 285, JR
No. 64 Patrick Lonergan 6-5, 301, SO

RG

No. 72 Alex Hurst 6-6, 332, SO
No. 73 Thomas Parsons 6-5, 275, SO
No. 74 Josh Williford 6-7, 345, RSFR
No. 63 Richard Dugas 6-1, 275, SR


LG

No. 68 Josh Dworaczyk 6-6, 290, JR
No. 60 Will Blackwell 6-5, 295, JR

LT

No. 76 Chris Faulk 6-6, 316, RSFR
No. 75 Greg Shaw 6-5, 301, JR
No. 71 Cordian Hagans 6-5, 285, SO
No. 74 Josh Williford 6-7, 345, RSFR


RT

No. 78 Joseph Barksdale 6-6, 315, SR
No. 82 Matt Branch 6-7, 270, SO
No. 69 Stavion Lowe 6-5, 294, RSFR

Posted by nevilletiger79
Monroe
Member since Jan 2009
17570 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:23 am to
lawyer dan dont feel bad we have overlooked and let quite a few recruits pass by this year.
Posted by FightinTiga
Pumpkin Center
Member since Feb 2009
20745 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:27 am to
Better not let Fr. #15 from Neville get away,dude is legit.
This post was edited on 1/22/10 at 11:28 am
Posted by LawyerDan
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
19 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:29 am to
If these guys are soooo good...why didn't that play this year...neither Center impressed me, Guards - Dworaczyk was subpar for the SEC..Hurst was a OK, what little we saw, but still I did not see any gaping holes in the middle when he was in there, Tackle is a nightmare - Barksdale got beat regularly and will continue to do so and if Faulk were so good to go to LT, why wasn't he at RT this year in place of Barksdale...AND only 3 of the starting 5 are over 300 lbs..which is just not big enough in the SEC these days.
Posted by aglandry
lafayette
Member since Oct 2008
2574 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:30 am to
quote:

...Again too many sacks and no running game...That means weak O-line



No, that means Stud the "Dud' needs to be fired. He is the weak link in the coaching staff.
Posted by FightinTiga
Pumpkin Center
Member since Feb 2009
20745 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:33 am to
Im inclined to believe its the whole damn chain.
Posted by LawyerDan
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
19 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:35 am to
Searles was biggest loss in coaching staff in last 3 years...but the entire depth chart has an averge weight of 301 lbs...and has too many 270-290 guys...
Posted by nevilletiger79
Monroe
Member since Jan 2009
17570 posts
Posted on 1/22/10 at 11:40 am to
quote:

Better not let Fr. #15 from Neville get away,dude is legit


john diarse....he is in 9th grade with my daughter

btw he is #13 they have a freshman coming in thats gonna be just as good if not better...different type of player though..West Monroe is after him hard though his uncle lives over there and wants this kid to move in with him
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