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Ben Wilkerson---What does he mean to the OL this year?
Posted on 7/2/10 at 10:02 am
Posted on 7/2/10 at 10:02 am
Rimington award winner, one of the meanest, nastiest and most complete linemen to ever play for LSU.
Does this attitude translate to this year's linemen? Does his passion and intensity carry over to these guys?
Is he the missing link (coaching wise) to get our line back to above average?
Does this attitude translate to this year's linemen? Does his passion and intensity carry over to these guys?
Is he the missing link (coaching wise) to get our line back to above average?
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Posted on 7/2/10 at 10:05 am to lakeviewtiger
I've given this hours of thought. After careful deliberation I have decided that it can't hurt.
Posted on 7/2/10 at 10:09 am to lakeviewtiger
quote:
one of the meanest, nastiest
not really.
quote:
most complete
yup. one of the headiest and most technically sound, so I really hopes he helps the centers out with that aspect.
Posted on 7/2/10 at 10:18 am to lakeviewtiger
Yeah, I consider the coaching additions to be one of the few bright spots on offense this year. I'm waiting patiently this offseason for the season to begin, hoping that the more time the players spend with guys like Wilkerson and Gonzalez, the more complete they'll be in October and November.
My favorite quote to sum up Ben Wilkerson as a player:
"Quite frankly, he's the best we've seen." -Mark Richt on Ben Wilkerson at the center position
My favorite quote to sum up Ben Wilkerson as a player:
"Quite frankly, he's the best we've seen." -Mark Richt on Ben Wilkerson at the center position
Posted on 7/2/10 at 10:19 am to lakeviewtiger
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Is he the missing link (coaching wise) to get our line back to above average?
I don't know, but I'd still rather have him playing on our OLine. As far as his coaching goes, I think he'll be a good one. Not only was he a great talent at center, but he was also one of the smartest offensive linemen we had when he was here. He was a very good student, and did a great job making the necessary reads to get the line in the right blocking scheme. That gives me more hope about his coaching ability than all of his raw talent does.
That said, it's questionable how much impact he can have as a grad. asst. with others above him in the OL coaching heirarchy who are not very good. It's one thing that has bothered me about the coaching staff on the offensive side. We've got a grad. asst. who we are apparently hoping will do the OL coach's job, while a wide receiver coach and a tight ends coach are apparently being relied upon to fill in the gaps of our OC's incompetence. I don't know which one will be developing the QB and which one will be calling the plays, but I have little confidence that two underlings can take over those duties and produce the results that an actual QB coach and OC should be producing.
Posted on 7/2/10 at 10:29 am to lakeviewtiger
quote:um unless he elbow dropped an opposing player, this goes to Steven Peterman
one of the meanest, nastiest
Posted on 7/2/10 at 10:33 am to lakeviewtiger
pretty sad that our Head Coach was a O-Lineman in College, but the past few years we've been weak at that position.
As for Wilkerson coaching, just because you were a great player doesn't necessarily mean you'll be a great coach. But at this point it wouldn't hurt to try new things. Hopefully we'll see much improvement at that position. Most things I've heard says that could be our breaking point on a good or bad season..
As for Wilkerson coaching, just because you were a great player doesn't necessarily mean you'll be a great coach. But at this point it wouldn't hurt to try new things. Hopefully we'll see much improvement at that position. Most things I've heard says that could be our breaking point on a good or bad season..
Posted on 7/2/10 at 11:20 am to lakeviewtiger
One of my favorite on the 2003 team. I got him to sign one of my NC footballs, and he was super nice in doing so.
To answer your question, I think he will definately be an asset that makes some positive difference on the line, especially with the Center position
To answer your question, I think he will definately be an asset that makes some positive difference on the line, especially with the Center position
Posted on 7/2/10 at 11:37 am to lakeviewtiger
quote:It couldn't hurt, but he's a grad asst. The moment we start pinning our hopes of having a good season on a 1st year grad. asst with no coaching experience, is the moment we can all collectively admit defeat.
Ben Wilkerson---What does he mean to the OL this year?
Posted on 7/2/10 at 11:52 am to lakeviewtiger
Wilkerson was a great C, one of the best LSU has ever had. I still remember being at the game against Vanderbilt when he went down. Hell, people were leaving the stands and one of the last plays of the game, he does down... 
I don't think many people even noticed it...
I remember being like, "Damn, I hope he isn't hurt too bad"...
I don't think many people even noticed it...
I remember being like, "Damn, I hope he isn't hurt too bad"...
Posted on 7/2/10 at 12:03 pm to lakeviewtiger
Amazing that some think that even with some different players and coaches our O line can't get better. WTF?
Stop the fricking crying, the O like will be improved over last year and Ben Wilkerson will play a part in that. How big? who the hell knows at this point.
Stop the fricking crying, the O like will be improved over last year and Ben Wilkerson will play a part in that. How big? who the hell knows at this point.
Posted on 7/2/10 at 12:10 pm to lakeviewtiger
He was a goodun but I think the meanest OL at LSU was Eric Andolsek
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