re: Collins and Faulk - how is this going to shape out?

I really think Barksdale moves to LT next season, but I'll all for Faulk if he can step up.

I remember the Williford out of shape discussion during camp. I think it was only a day or so he was held out. I remember seeing pictures of him and he looked pretty athletic for an OL.

Also, I think we may see some really good position battles, even at Center.

Are we seriously getting excited about the OL?

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Are we seriously getting excited about the OL?

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You have no choice but to do so. This year has been rough, but they've improved as the year has gone on. T-Bob did a jam up job on fatass.

I really feel like this is going to be a strength of the team next year. Isn't center one of the most important position on the OL?

Haven't the coaches comments and all articles otherwise said Hardrick will come in immediately to replace Ciron?

Here's my uneducated guess:

2010:

LT: Hardrick
LG: Josh D.
C: T-Bob
RG: Blackwell
RT: Barksdale

The two on the left side could be switched, but Hardrick is expected to come in and start right away just Akeem Hicks was expected to come in and play right away.

2011:
LT: Hardrick
LG: Josh D.
C: T-Bob
RG: Blackwell
RT: Faulk

Also, I think once Collins is in the fold he'll be on the field by the time he's a RS Frosh. Not sure where, but somewhere. He's just gonna be too good.

and D line. Back to typical LSU standards, considering how porous they have been this season.

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T-Bob did a jam up job on fatass.

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Hell yea he did. After the first couple of games this year I would break out in a cold sweat whenever I thought of Hebert going against Cody.

Did not hear Cody's name called much during the game. I saw him run on and off the field throughout the game, but I did not hear his name much.

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Haven't the coaches comments and all articles otherwise said Hardrick will come in immediately to replace Ciron?

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I don't trust JUCO's.

Hell, look at the one from last year. He sucked so terribly, the coaches practically threw him off the practice fields.

Hardrick needs to get qualified to play at LSU before we can anoint him the next LT. He might end up being a better OG ala Herman than a LT.

I think Collins redshirts. We have the depth so he doesn't have to play immediately like Barksdale did. I think it's rare that an offensive lineman doesn't redshirt and its usually because of lack of depth, not due to talent.

2010:
Left Tackle:
Joseph Barksdale
Greg Shaw

Left Guard:
Josh Dworaczyk
Stavion Lowe
Cordian Hagans

Center:
T-Bob Hebert
Patrick Lonergan

Right Guard:
Will Blackwell
Clay Spencer
Josh Wilford

Right Tackle:
Jermarcus Hardrick/Chris Faulk
Alex Hurst


2011:
Left Tackle:
Jermarcus Hardrick
Greg Shaw

Left Guard:
Josh Dworaczyk
Stavion Lowe
Cordian Hagans

Center:
T-Bob Hebert
Patrick Lonergan

Right Guard:
Will Blackwell
Clay Spencer
Josh Wilford

Right Tackle:
Chris Faulk
Evan Washington
Alex Hurst



I'm not sure who will be moved to LT in 2010, but I think Barksdale gets a shot there first and then Faulk and Hardrick get a shot if he can't hack it in practice.

2-3 years for Collins to play maybe one more for Faulk.