Looking Into The Future: How Are We Set For '08?

[Cap'n Cat]

I KNOW we have work to do, yet, in this '07 campaign, but is the cupboard bare for '08? Do we have a QB who can carry us down the golden path? Are the four seniors on the OL gonna have competent replacements next season? What does the '08 defense look like?

[TREE]

The qb situation will be ok. The defense is mostly back. Johnny Gray and Corey Lewis are back the kicking game will be back. a couple of young oline men will have to step up....big shoes to fill

[Mountain Panther]

May need to go out and get a good transfer to replace Parsons and Waters.

Carter will be a big loss at LB.

All the TEs are back.

[unigriff]

mmm im smelling TRANSFER U if we make another good Playoff Run hehehe...

[igo4uni]

mmm im smelling TRANSFER U

Is that what that smell is??? I thought it was the Cap'n after a long weekend of drinking and fishing!!

[UNIPNTHR]

May need to go out and get a good transfer to replace Parsons...

I've been working on my "Run across the field to the receiver after the whistle and wave incomplete demonstratively in his face" moves. I think I've got what it takes and I'm look forward to tryouts this spring.

With that being said, props to Parsons for not having any personal fouls so far this year (knocking on my wooden desk). I cried out to you and you have answered my plea.

[pwjmjt]

In looking at this year's program, there are 8 returning O-lineman (including this year's red shirt crop) that top 300 lbs.

From what I hear, the entire O-line group is very close knit and the starters are working with the underclassman to keep the quality for next year and beyond. I'm not worried about the O-line at all.

[UNIPNTHR]

I KNOW we have work to do, yet, in this '07 campaign, but is the cupboard bare for '08? Do we have a QB who can carry us down the golden path? Are the four seniors on the OL gonna have competent replacements next season? What does the '08 defense look like?

http://www.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/niwa/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/depth-chart

Looking at the 2 Deep, Senior starters lost:
QB - Eric Sanders
RB - Darian Williams
WR - Terrell Allen, Victor Williams
OL - Rinehart, Hoffman, Anderson, Keith
LS & Backup Tackle - Adam Falk

DE - Jordan Lacy
LB - Brannon Carter, Araf Evans
Saf - Waters, Parsons

I think Grace will step up and be the man at QB, any worries on offense would obviously be the o-line but we have Soph's and Jr's on the 2-deep that will at least know the system. Darian is a solid #2 back, but Derrick Law has shown that he can pound the ball for us.

On defense, I agree that Carter will be a loss. Evans will be a loss in leadership, but Jamar Thompson sees some minutes behind him as a Redshirt Frosh and I he'll only get better. I'm assuming Clifford's backup, Curtis Meier is the same 22 that flies around on special teams. He looks pretty hard nosed and could step in without difficulty. And in my opinion, even if you don't add an asset after Parsons graduates it's like removing a liability. Maybe a dark horse at safety would be Ben Schmidt who's plays a big special teams role this year.

Overall I agree with about everthing that's been said. Transfers at OL, LB, and Safety might help but I think we're doing a decent job of growing our own talent. We always seem to pull a transfer at receiver also, which will help in the absence of TA and Vic Williams.

[ubuntuCAT]

Isn't it still kind of in the air on if Victor Williams is returning next year?

[TREE]

I know it's been talked about more than once, but Vic might still have a year left, unless the status changed. At lb, kirk was #1 going into the first game so he has some reps

[Mountain Panther]

We always seem to pull a transfer at receiver also, which will help in the absence of TA and Vic Williams.

Whether Vic Williams is here or gone, we still need a Randy Moss style receiver (at least 6'2", fast, and can jump through the roof).

[igo4uni]

there are 8 returning O-lineman (including this year's red shirt crop) that top 300 lbs.

I'm gonna top 300 lbs. if I don't go on a diet soon!!!!

[UNIPNTHR]

I'm gonna top 300 lbs. if I don't go on a diet soon!!!!

Are you the 9th returning O-Lineman? haha

[igo4uni]

Are you the 9th returning O-Lineman? haha

I'd love to relive my college days, but I couldn't take all of the work involved with being a player!!

[JayJ79]

y'all talk about Parsons being a liability because of his attitude,
then Randy Moss is mentioned. Talk about an even BIGGER liability due to attitude....