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BEAR

July 16th, 2015, 04:13 PM

Let's see 'em.

Coach Campbell has moved away from the Conque theory of 6'4" 280 lb. linemen. Check out the freshman class.

52
David Tachie (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2925&path=football)
OL
6-4
295
R-Fr.
McKinney, Texas / McKinney

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//willlis_alec_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
55
Alec Willis (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2939&path=football)
OL
6-1
286
Sr.
Denton, Texas / Guyer

61
Quentin Chastain (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3030&path=football)
OL
6-6
320
Fr.
Rogers, Ark. / Springdale Har-Ber

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//horton_austin_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
62
Austin Horton (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2897&path=football)
OL
6-3
270
R-Fr.
McKinney, Texas / McKinney North

63
Sam Dunbar (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2985&path=football)
OL
6-7
300
Fr.
Russellville, Ark. / Russellville

69
Hunter Lee (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2986&path=football)
OL
6-6
290
Fr.
New Boston, Texas / New Boston

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//garcia_gilberto_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
70
Gilberto Garcia (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2889&path=football)
OL
6-2
287
So.
Morrilton, Ark. / Morrilton

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//parker_curtis_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
71
Curtis Parker (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2912&path=football)
OL
6-3
285
R-Fr.
North Little Rock, Ark. / NLR

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//kersh_jordan_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
72
Jordan Kersh (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2901&path=football)
OL
6-4
284
Sr.
Brandon, Miss. / Hinds CC

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//jones_will_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
73
Will Jones (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2900&path=football)
OL
6-5
295
R-Fr.
El Dorado, Ark. / Parkers Chapel

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//kloker_lance_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
74
Lance Kloker (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2902&path=football)
OL
6-5
288
Sr.
Owasso, Okla. / Owasso

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//cook_john_david_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
75
John Cook (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2880&path=football)
OL
6-4
290
R-Fr.
Grenada, Miss. / Grenada

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//stouffer_kyle_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
76
Kyle Stouffer (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2924&path=football)
OL
6-7
316
Sr.
Dallas, Texas / Highland Park

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//appe_dj_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
77
D.J. Appe (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2874&path=football)
OL
6-2
284
Sr.
Covington, La. / Covington

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//mallett_stockton_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
78
Stockton Mallet (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2904&path=football)
OL
6-3
298
So.
Harrison, Ark. / Yellville Summit

http://ucasports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/6/25//camp_cade_2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_roster
79
Cade Camp (http://ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2877&path=football)
OL
6-4
272
So.
Allen, Texas / Allen

clenz

July 16th, 2015, 04:47 PM

Jacob Appleman
OL
6'6
314
R-Fr.

Lee Carhart
OL
6'4
280
So.

Hayden Shea
OL
6'4
300
So.

Trevor Hanson
OL
6'6
290
Jr.

Robert Rathje
OL
6'3
292
Jr.

Justin Putney
OL
6'6
325
Jr.

Trevor Jorgenson
OL
6'7
290
Sr.

Tyler Putney
OL
6'7
275
R-Fr.

Bryce Sweeney
OL
6'7
315
So.

Jacob Rathmacher
OL/TE
6'4
272
Sr.

Philip Arendt
OL
6'2
275
Fr.

Michael Holtzbauer
OL
6'4
285
Fr.

Ryan Moser
OL
6'5
290
Fr.

Byron Rich Jr.
OL
6'4
305
So.

Chris Schleuger
OL
6'3
285
So.

Jackson Scott-Brown
OL
6'5
290
Fr.

6'5
293
Soph

One of them is a TE/OL combo. Still wears #82 unless they change it this fall. He seems to be "too big" for the new offensive systems use of TE. The 5 TEs on the roster right now average 6'6 225lbs.

On the defensive side of the ball

6'4 260 is the average DL

Gangtackle11

July 16th, 2015, 04:58 PM

Villanova Big Uglies

66 Coren, Alex OL SO 6-2/290 Lake Worth, Fla./Palm Beach Central
51 Green, Jonathan OL JR 6-2/312 Ashland, Pa./North Schuylkill
60 Donoghue, Matt OL SO 6-4/280 Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley
74 Wallace, Kyle OL SR 6-2/276 Larksville, Pa./Wyoming Seminary
75 Buchalski, Chris OL RS FR 6-3/292 Sound Beach, N.Y./Miller Place
65 D'Angelo, Nico OL JR 6-3/296 Margate, N.J./Holy Spirit
77 Hitner, Brandon OL RS FR 6-6/259 Glen Mills, Pa./Garnet Valley
72 Benakis, George OL SR 6-5/345 Toronto, Ont./Bridgeton Academy (Maine)
78 Prus, Jake OL JR 6-6/289 Woodstown, N.J./Woodstown
79 Seaton, Brad OL JR 6-8/309 Bronx, N.Y./Brunswick School (Conn.)

Average: 6'4" 295 lbs.

BEAR

July 16th, 2015, 05:02 PM

REALBird

July 16th, 2015, 05:28 PM

Spelman, Mark 6-3 280 OL Jr.
Gelber, Ryan 6-5 295 OL Jr.
Cooper, Camden 6-6 290 OL Sr.
Kanugh, Chad 6-6 295 OL Fr.
Brown, Tyler 6-3 275 OL Fr.
Hoselton, George 6-3 295 OL Fr.
Fish, Nick 6-7 300 OL So.
Pawlak, Dan 6-5 280 OL Jr.
Avaloy, Kyle 6-5 330 OL Jr.
Lee, Cameron 6-6 310 OL So.
Diab, Alec 6-6 275 OL Fr.
Mikkelson, Erik 6-3 280 OL Fr.
Miller, Marc 6-2 270 OL Fr.
Rients, Jared 6-5 290 OL
Farmer, Joe 6-6 255 OL Sr.

Tribe4SF

July 16th, 2015, 07:57 PM

W&M

68
Allison, Zach (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=209262464&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-2
275
So.
Purcellville, Va. (Loudoun Valley)

65
Best, Garrett (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=209397163&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-5
285
RFr.
Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland)

60
Campbell, Graydon (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=209875442&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-3
275
Fr.
Greely, Ontario, Canada (Episcopal)

66
Conti, Chris (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=209607789&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-3
305
RFr.
Richmond, Va. (Douglas Freeman)

62
Durant, Chris (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=206294365&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
300
So.
Oak Hill, Va. (Oakton)

63
Easter, Nick (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=205092274&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
310
Sr.
Stafford, Va. (Colonial Forge)

51
Hilland, Connor (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=206294661&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
295
So.
Stafford, Va. (Brooke Point)

55
Jennings, Kevin (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=205378889&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-2
280
Jr.
Richmond, Va. (Hermitage)

77
Jones, Andrew (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=205092338&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-1
285
Sr.
Naples, Fla. (Naples)

79
Jones, Will (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=209397071&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-7
315
RFr.
Augusta, Ga. (Lawrenceville School)

72
Martinelli, Domenic (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=205379405&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
305
Jr.
Pittsburgh, Pa. (Montour)

70
McConnell, Nathan (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=209397074&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-5
310
RFr.
Jacksonville, N.C. (Jacksonville)

61
Norris, Brooks (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=209608014&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
305
RFr.
Great Falls, Va. (Langley)

75
Rhodes, Zach (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=206294369&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-6
300
So.
Chesterfield, Va. (Thomas Dale)

71
Templeton, Jared (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=205092347&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
310
Sr.
Tyrone, Pa. (Tyrone Area)

78
Ugokwe, Jerry (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=205568312&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-8
310
Jr.
Bowie, Md. (Georgetown Prep)

76
Wilhide, Brady (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=205564512&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-2
290
Jr.

Woodbridge, Va. (Woodbridge)

59
Wimmer, Nick (http://www.tribeathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=606211&SPID=80810&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=25100&ATCLID=209875573&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-2
285
Fr.
Winston-Salem, N.C. (North Davidson)

clenz

July 16th, 2015, 08:19 PM

Clenz...that's a big line!

Those who have seen UCA's know Conque choose leverage with shorter guys over size. That works too. But Campbell is all for BIG uglies. Glad to see this. Some of our receivers and TE are VERY tall too. It's a big change from the D2 mindset of our former coach! xnodx We even have a 6'7" QB coming in. xlolxjust 6 years ago it was closer to 6'6 tahn 6'5 and closer to 310 than 295.

The offensive staff hit and identity crisis in 10. They decided to turn a power run play action based team to a spread zone team. The problem became they didn't know how to recruit that kind of OK, because it doesn't exist in Iowa. That's a problem when 80%of your roster is from Iowa. It means you pass up OL from Iowa for the spread OL from MO, IL and WI. That's also an issue when you, as an oc, don't understand the spread zone and it's techniques.

Imagine David Johnson running behind the OL UNI ran on to the field pre circa 04 through 09. Tackles at 6'7 305, guards at 6’5 315 and a center at 6'4 300. Oh ..and 5 or 6 of those guys ending up on NFL rosters, a couple of them still starting.

Us UNI fans can complain about the play calling, and it was attrocious, but the quality of OL play has gone WAY down and hasn't allowed a skill guy to really shin like they can the last 4 years.

An apt large name comparison is Michigan going from Carr to Rich Rod. Complete change in program scheme with the wrong OL in place and inability to recruit and teach younger recruits. Denard still put up crazy numbers, but that's because he was a freak weapon.....just like DJ behind the UNI OL

Bisonator

July 16th, 2015, 08:31 PM

54
Jeremy Kelly (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6234&path=football)
OG
6-6
286
Sr.
Somerset, Wis.
Somerset HS
Minnesota-Crookston

59
Joe Haeg (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6225&path=football)
OT
6-6
299
Sr.
Lake Shore, Minn.
Brainerd HS

60
Max Polson (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6253&path=football)
C
6-1
299
So.
Coon Rapids, Minn.
Coon Rapids HS

64
Colin Conner (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6209&path=football)
OT
6-5
302
RFr.
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa-Grant HS

66
Zack Johnson (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6231&path=football)
OG
6-4
329
RJr.
Apple Valley, Minn.
Eastview HS

67
Brock Russell (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6256&path=football)
OG
6-2
262
Sr.
Mandan, N.D.
Mandan HS
Bemidji State

70
Jack Plankers (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6251&path=football)
OT
6-7
321
Jr.
Leonard, N.D.
Kindred HS

71
Luke Bacon (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6200&path=football)
OT
6-5
285
RFr.
Granville, N.D.
Towner-Granville-Upham HS

72
Erik Olson (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6247&path=football)
OT
6-5
257
So.
Maple Grove, Minn.
Maple Grove HS

73
Zack Ziemer (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6281&path=football)
OG
6-4
299
So.
Lakeville, Minn.
Lakeville North HS

74
Tanner Volson (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6270&path=football)
OG
6-4
291
RFr.
Balfour, N.D.
Drake-Anamoose HS

75
Austin Kuhnerthttp://earit2.thenameengine.com/app/webroot/img/dark-green_small.png (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6235&path=football)
C
6-4
300
So.
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Washington HS

77
Christian Triplett (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6267&path=football)
C
6-3
298
RFr.
Maple Plain, Minn.
Delano HS

78
Landon Lechler (http://www.gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6237&path=football)
OT
6-7
299
Jr.
Beach, N.D.
Beach HS

NDSU's

RichH2

July 16th, 2015, 08:53 PM

Lehigh
Micah Tennant. 6'6 310 jr
Brandon Short. 6'3 280 jr
Kadeem Smith. 6 '3 325 so
Zach Duffy. 6'5 325 jr
Tim O'Hara. 6'5 290 so
Matt Ford. 6'4 290 sr
Steve Camasta. 6'2 320 sr
Ryan James. 6'3 320 sr
Kevin Sweeney. 6'5 285 jr
Matt Cohen. 6'6 280 sr

mmiller_34

July 16th, 2015, 10:44 PM

South Dakota State:

55
Zimmerman, Travis (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=209396555&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
285
Sr.
Huxley, Iowa (Iowa Western C.C.) (Ballard H.S.)

60
Siverling, Bryce (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=205242530&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-3
290
Sr.
Bloomer, Wis. (Bloomer H.S.)

61
Seiter, Dylan (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=205242489&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-3
290
Sr.
Sun Prairie, Wis. (Sun Prairie H.S.)

62
Ohnesorge, Jacob (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=206284430&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-3
280
So.
Waunakee, Wis. (Waunakee H.S.)

63
Shoff, Mike (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=205370843&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-6
335
Jr.
Cambridge, Neb. (Cambridge H.S.)

65
VanderHeiden, Jacob (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=209620137&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
290
RFr.
Hutchinson, Minn. (Hutchinson H.S.)

68
Harmon, Charlie (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=206284436&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-6
285
So.
O'Fallon, Ill. (O'Fallon Township H.S.)

70
Weir, Tyler (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=209396393&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
295
RFr.
Arvada, Colo. (Pomona H.S.)

72
Bloom, Taylor (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=205242460&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
300
Sr.
Madison, S.D. (Madison H.S.)

75
Lansman, Seth (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=205371012&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-7
295
Jr.
Harlan, Iowa (Harlan Community H.S.)

76
Carbis, Joe (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=209396769&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-6
285
RFr.
Council Bluffs, Iowa (Abraham Lincoln H.S.)

78
Riemer, Thor (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=209396401&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-5
285
RFr.
Osceola, Wis. (Osceola H.S.)

79
Carr, Nick (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=205370837&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-8
315
Jr.
New Brighton, Minn. (Totino-Grace H.S.)

Clark, Matt (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=209874801&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-5
285
Fr.
Syracuse, Neb. (Syracuse H.S.)

DeVoe, Jared (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=209874769&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-4
290
Fr.
New Market, Iowa (Clarinda H.S.)

Ford, Jake (http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64626&SPID=7153&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=209874770&Q_SEASON=2015)
OL
6-5
280
Fr.
Chicago, Ill. (Marist H.S.)

FUBeAR

July 17th, 2015, 01:03 AM

Actually, "Small (6-2, 280 AVG), but reasonably decent-looking" is more accurate for most in this Group...some of the young ones even have real purty hair...

61
Sam Arrington (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/arrington_sam_gqlt) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Arrington.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-1
241
Johns Creek, Ga. / Johns Creek HS

(Started 12 games at LEFT Tackle in 2013 - yep, a 6-1, 241 lb Left Tackle! Did a dang good job too!)

71
Dawson Ellis (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/ellis_dawson_o1fx) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/signing_day/player_bios/headshots/Ellis.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Fr.
6-4
260
Senoia, Ga. / East Coweta H.S.

67
Wilson Heres (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/heres_wilson_exql) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Heres.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Sr.
6-1
289
Roswell, Ga. / Air Force Academy

(All SoCon in 2014 (2nd Team) - Started every game at OG since program's 'rebirth' except for 3 in 2014 due to injury)

60
Jack Lightsey (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/lightsey_jack_4nek) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2013-14/photos/Headshots/60_Jack_Lightsey.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-3
262
Tampa Bay, Fla. / Armwood HS

78
Thomas Marchman (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/marchman_thomas_m9lu) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Marchman.jpg?max_width=200
OL
So.
6-2
287
Gainesville, Ga. / North Hall HS

(Started every game in 2014 as a True FR at Left Tackle. 'Famous' for 'Big Guy' TD reception and ensuing celebration, including a well-executed cartwheel)

72
Mitch Mathes (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/mathes_mitch_cxa5) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/signing_day/player_bios/headshots/Mathes.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Fr.
6-2
282
LaGrange, Ga. / Troup County H.S.

79
Chad Mitchell (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/mitchell_chad_37oz) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/signing_day/player_bios/headshots/Mitchell.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Fr.
6-5
280
Nashville, Tenn. / Montgomery Bell Academy

62
Truett Moss (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/moss_truett_6hz3) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/signing_day/player_bios/headshots/Moss.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Fr.
5-11
235
Calhoun, Ga. / Calhoun H.S.

73
Bret Niederreither (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/niederreither_bret_x0ve) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Niederreither.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-3
290
Etters, Pa. / Temple

(Came out of Spring Practice 'penciled in' as the Starting Right Tackle. Started most of the Bears games at Nose Guard in 2014)

70
Mitch Payne (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/payne_mitch_pcsq) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Payne.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-3
289
Sylva, N.C. / Baylor School

(2013 Starter at Right Tackle in all games for the Bears. 'Plagued' with injuries since. Hoping for a strong return in 2015)

76
Thomas Pietro (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/pietro_thomas_5ng5) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Pietro.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-4
299
Marietta, Ga. / Blessed Trinity HS

David Raschen (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/raschen_david_w1ni) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2013-14/photos/Headshots/57_David_Raschen.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-4
300
Newnan, Ga. / Newnan HS

69
David Ricard (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/ricard_david_bnaj) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Ricard.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-1
276
Stockbridge, Ga. / Woodland HS

68
Zac Rice (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/rice_zac_h2or) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Rice.jpg?max_width=200
OL
R-Fr.
6-3
283
Newberry, Fla. / Newberry HS

77
Garrett Smith (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/smith_garrett_k7re) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Smith.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-2
327
Ft. Pierce, Fla. / Ft. Pierce Central HS

63
Stanley Smith (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/smith_stanley_uv0b) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/signing_day/player_bios/headshots/Smith.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Fr.
6-2
290
Opelika, Ala. / Opelika H.S.

54
Kirby Southard (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/southard_kirby_urse) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Southard.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-0
272
Alpharetta, Ga. / Johns Creek HS

(Started every game at Center since program's 'rebirth.' Honorable Mention All-PFL in 2013)

75
Brett Steverson (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/steverson_brett_mdo8) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Steverson.jpg?max_width=200
OL
So.
6-5
324
Fitzgerald, Ga. / Fitzgerald HS

74
Hal Weaver (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/weaver_hal_jofy) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2013-14/photos/Headshots/74_Hal_Weaver.jpg?max_width=200
OL
So.
6-2
240
Live Oak, Fla. / Suwannee H.S.

55
Avery White (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/white_avery_va4y) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/White.jpg?max_width=200
OL
Jr.
6-0
270
Loganville, Ga. / Loganville HS

(Moved into starting OG spot after program's 1st game and has started every game since)

65
Caleb Yates (http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/yates_caleb_drp7) http://www.mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/photos/Headshots/Yates.jpg?max_width=200
OL
So.
6-3
288
Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Oakland HS

SFA 93

July 17th, 2015, 06:24 AM

OL:#76
Byron Williams
6-4
302
Sr.
ALL-SLC (1st Team)
GP:36
n

OL:#75
Terran Vaughn
6-3
315
Sr.
ALL-SLC (HM)
GP:35
n

OL:#77
David Dane
6-6
316
Sr.

GP:33
n

OL:#68
Anthony Pullins
6-3
300
Jr.
ALL-SLC (HM)
GP:21
n

OL:#72
Travis Wiggins
6-4
300
Jr.
*** (247Sports) #109 OT
GP:21
n

OL:#70
Marshall Womack
6-5
285
Jr.
Transfer from Montana State
GP:0
n

OL:#78
Jake Wallace
6-0
285
Jr.
Transfer from Nicholls State
GP:4
n

OL:#60
Shane Roberson
6-2
304
So.

GP:10
n

OL:#71
Devonte Jones
6-2
305
Fr.
*** (247Sports) #68 OG Transfer from Baylor

n

OL:#65
Hayden Scott
6-2
285
Fr.

GP:0
n

OL:#52
AJ Brown
6-2
300
Fr.

n

OL:#64
Travis Lock
6-3
270
Fr.

n

TE:#86
Will Taylor
6-3
248
So.
** (Rivals) #93 TE (247Sports)
GP:12;REC:2;YDS:25;TD:1
n

TE:#85
Jayson Clements
6-2
235
So.

GP:10;REC:9;YDS:78;TD:2
n

TE:#91
Barrett Cain
6-2
232
So.

n

TE:#84
Lucas Askew
6-6
235
Fr.
** (Rivals) #95 TE (247Sports)/Texas State

n

BEAR

July 17th, 2015, 09:05 AM

Hey SFA 93... what did I tell you about Conque and his smaller but leverage guys? Is he bringing in taller and bigger guys next year?

Shane Roberson
6-2
304
So.

GP:10
n

OL:#71
Devonte Jones
6-2
305
Fr.
*** (247Sports) #68 OG Transfer from Baylor

n

OL:#65
Hayden Scott
6-2
285
Fr.

GP:0
n

OL:#52
AJ Brown
6-2
300
Fr.

n

OL:#64
Travis Lock
6-3
270
Fr.

clenz

July 17th, 2015, 09:42 AM

Actually, "Small (6-2, 280 AVG), but reasonably decent-looking" is more accurate for most in this Group...some of the young ones even have real purty hair...

OL at 6' and 5'11?

I played at a D3 with a bigger line average than that.

That's because it's a new program and you've just been getting start up kids in that would mostly be NAIA/D2 kids right or do you plan on using a OL at the D1 level that size?

UNI's defensive line is literally looking down at your guys

CasualFan

July 17th, 2015, 01:49 PM

Coastal Carolina University

Returning Starters in Bold
Likely Starters Underlined (going by 2015 Quick Facts)
Weights were different in the Quick Facts vs. Last Year's roster -- I updated to the Quick Facts.

52
Jack Flood
RS FR
OL
6-5
285
Miami, Fla./Belen Jesuit/HS

55
Rodney Mitchell
SO
OL
6-2
305
Cartersville, Ga./Cartersville HS / Atlanta Sports Acad.

60
Dallen Jones
RS FR
OL
6-1
250
Duncan, S.C./Byrnes HS

61
Voghens Larrieux
JR
OL
6-5
295
New London, Conn./New London HS

62
Randall Drayton
JR
OL
6-2
325
Tampa, Fla./Armwood HS

63
Hunter Floyd
RS FR
OL
6-5
250
Myrtle Beach, S.C./Myrtle Beach HS

64
Dom DiGalbo
JR
OL
6-2
265
Colingdale, Pa./Monsignor Bonner HS

66
Nicholas Bonaparte
SO
OL
6-2
320
Baltimore, Md./Paul L. Dunbar HS

67
Will O'Connor
RS FR
OL
6-4
285
Falmouth, Mass./Falmouth HS

68
Alex Johnson
RS FR
OL
6-4
245
Rochester, N.Y./Brighton HS

69
Nick Foley
RS FR
OL
6-4
260
Seekonk, Mass./Seekonk HS

70
Sam Ekwonike
JR
OL
6-2
355
Cinnaminson, N.J/Cinnaminson HS

74
William Walker
JR
OL
6-1
300
Greenwood, S.C./Emerald HS

76
Brock Merritt
RS FR
OL
6-6
290
Longwood, Fla./Lyman HS

77
Daniel Anousheh
SR
OL
6-4
290
Transfer from UAB

78
Chase Tidwell
RS JR
OL
6-6
275
Goose Creek, S.C./Stratford HS/Charleston Southern University

5
Thomas Pauciello
SR
TE
6-6
250
Trumbull, Conn./Trumbull HS

14
Craig Weick
SR
TE
6-5
235
Moore, S.C./Byrnes HS

23
Lorenzo D'Angelo
JR
TE
6-1
215
Rome, Italy/Italian Republic Ministry of Education

82
Austin Nicklas
RS FR
TE
6-1
200
Westport, Conn./Staples HS

87
Miguel Valdes
RS FR
TE
6-2
210
Bel Air, Md./Bel Air HS

88
Laquay Brown
RS FR
TE
6-4
220
Mays Landing, N.J./St. Joseph HS

15
A.J. Sattinger
SO
TE/FB
6-1
225
Clearrwater, Fla./Countryside HS

TE starter looks the most murky. Pauciello and Weick both started and were effective but lost time due to injury.

catbob

July 17th, 2015, 06:54 PM

5
John Weidenaar (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2899&path=football)
OL
6-8
290
Sr.
Manhattan, MT
Manhattan

Agriculture Business

60
Dylan Mahoney (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2878&path=football)
OL
6-6
275
So.
Great Falls, MT
CM Russell

Univ Stu

62
Mitch Brott (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2962&path=football)
OL
6-6
270
Fr.
Billings, MT
West

Univ Stu

63
Kyle Godecke (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2860&path=football)
OL
6-6
325
Sr.
Dillon, MT
Beaverhead County

University Studies

65
Doug Hanson (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2863&path=football)
OL
6-4
280
Jr.
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Mission Viejo

University Studies

66
Bryan Wilkes (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2963&path=football)
OL
6-3
252
Fr.
Great Falls, MT
CM Russell

Univ Stu

67
Jake McFettridge (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2964&path=football)
OL
6-5
295
Fr.
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach

Univ Stu

68
Dillon Fraley (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2856&path=football)
OL
6-4
278
Jr.
Bigfork, MT
Bigfork

Business

70
Joel Horn (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2866&path=football)
OL
6-4
325
Sr.
Kalispell, MT
Glacier

Civil Engineering

71
Alex Eekhoff (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2850&path=football)
OL
6-7
280
Sr.
Reno, NV
Bishop Manogue

Construction Engineering Technology

73
Caleb Gillis (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2859&path=football)
OL
6-6
275
So.
Glenn, MT
Beaverhead County

Univ Stu

74
Wade Webster (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2898&path=football)
OL
6-5
290
Rf.
Bettendorf, IA
Bettendorf

Crop Sci

75
JP Flynn (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2853&path=football)
OL
6-5
320
Jr.
Bettendorf, IA
Bettendorf

Mechanical Engineering

76
Kash Perry (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2935&path=football)
OL
6-6
310
Fr.
Utica, MT
Denton-Stanford-Geyser

Univ Stu

TEs:

15
Austin Barth (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2834&path=football)
TE
6-5
250
Jr.
Columbia Falls, MT
Columbia Falls

University Studies

46
Woody Brandom (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2958&path=football)
TE
6-4
224
Fr.
Corona, CA
Santiago

Univ Stu

80
Curtis Amos, Jr. (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2833&path=football)
TE
6-0
220
Rf.
Burleson, TX
Centennial

Univ Stu

85
Beau Sandland (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2908&path=football)
TE
6-6
260
Sr.
Woodland Hills, CA
Simi Valley
Miami (Fla.)
Sociology

89
Wilson Brott (http://msubobcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2841&path=football)
TE
6-5
240
Rf.
Billings, MT
West

Ex Sci

SFA 93

July 17th, 2015, 07:04 PM

One of the first things Coach Conque said when he took the job at SFA, was that we need to get bigger and we need to get stronger.

Our line is bigger than most on this thread, yes, maybe not the tallest, but 6-2; 6-3; 300 plus pound warrior on the line can getter done, as we return three All-Conference OL men, and one of those a preseason All-American.

But don't worry we will be fielding a team.

QB:#2
Zach Conque
6-6
237
Jr.
SLC New Comer of the Year; All-SLC (HM) ** (Rivals)/UTSA

OL:#76
Byron Williams
6-4
302
Sr.
ALL-SLC (1st Team)

OL:#75
Terran Vaughn
6-3
315
Sr.
ALL-SLC (HM)

OL:#77
David Dane
6-6
316
Sr.

OL:#68
Anthony Pullins
6-3
300
Jr.
ALL-SLC (HM)

OL:#72
Travis Wiggins
6-4
300
Jr.
*** (247Sports) #109 OT

TE:#86
Will Taylor
6-3
248
So.
** (Rivals) #93 TE (247Sports)

WR:#81
Aaron Thomas
6-1
188
Sr.
2X ALL-SLC (HM)

WR:#5
Justice Liggins
6-1
210
Jr.
** (Rivals)

WR:#19
Robert Sylvester
6-0
184
So.

RB:#12
Fred Ford
6-0
212
Sr.
*** #81 RB (Scout) ** (Rivals)

DE:#97
Kedrick Harrison
6-2
246
Jr.

DT:#92
Lance Skyler
6-2
285
Sr.
ALL-SLC (HM) *** (ESPN) Top 160 DE

DT:#95
Donald Bryant
6-2
285
Sr.
ALL-SLC (HM) *** (Rivals) #96 DT/Baylor

DE:#96
Darrell Vanerson
6-3
280
Jr.
*** (Rivals) #9 SDE; #29 State JUCO

n

LB:#30
Justin Owens
6-1
224
Sr.
JUCO 1st Team All-Conference

n

LB:#39
Chance Barney
6-1
226
So.
** (247Sports) #90 ILB

n

LB:#4
George Stone
6-1
220
Jr.
JUCO ** (Scout) Top 150 LB (247Sports) #18 OLB

n

CB:#7
Hipolito Corporan
6-1
184
Jr.
*** (Rivals) #96 CB (247Sports)/Utah

n

S:#3
Germod Williams
5-11
190
Jr.
*** (Rivals)/Texas State (247Sports) #140 S

n

S:#14
Patrick Martin
5-9
186
Jr.
ALL-SLC (HM)

n

CB:#1
Tre Rosser
5-10
180
Jr.
*** (Rivals) JUCO 1st Team All-Conference

n

clenz

July 17th, 2015, 07:20 PM

SFA looked like a HS team compared to UNI last year.

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FUBeAR

July 17th, 2015, 09:15 PM

OL at 6' and 5'11? UNI's defensive line is literally looking down at your guys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcYmlfhShIg

clenz

July 17th, 2015, 09:17 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcYmlfhShIg&t=0m2s
They got absolutely destroyed....

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Bison Fan in NW MN

July 17th, 2015, 09:30 PM

They got absolutely destroyed....

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Lost the battle but won the war!

clenz

July 17th, 2015, 09:31 PM

Lost the battle but won the war!
So, you'd take a 6'1 280 average?

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Bison Fan in NW MN

July 17th, 2015, 09:33 PM

SFA looked like a HS team compared to UNI last year.

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Watched that game. Total beat down by UNI.

- - - Updated - - -

So, you'd take a 6'1 280 average?

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I meant in terms of the Spartans and Persians.

No, I wouldn't take that for an O-line.

FUBeAR

July 17th, 2015, 09:50 PM

They got absolutely destroyed....

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Really? You said you played d3 ball? Play OL? 'cuz...

THIS is what OL's DO!

"The battle ended up a costly victory for the Persians...giving the Greeks [Skill Players] time, and inspiration...to defeat them...in the war."

clenz

July 17th, 2015, 10:00 PM

Really? You said you played d3 ball? Play OL? 'cuz...

THIS is what OL's DO!

"The battle ended up a costly victory for the Persians...giving the Greeks [Skill Players] time, and inspiration...to defeat them...in the war."
Had D2 offers (NW Missouri State, Carroll out in Montana, etc...) and walk on offers from D1 schools but decided to play closer to my now wife.

Yes, my D3 teams OL was larger than that.

Man, I'd love UNI to play Mercer.

NDSU fans....imagine Preston Woods, Mac O'Brien, Xavier Williams, Ben Boothby, Issac Ales or Ronell McNeal lining up against a line like that. Or any of your DL.

Ask SFA, McNeese, SHSU, Georgia Southern, etc...about what it's like playing UNI or NDSU with that kind of line

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clenz

July 17th, 2015, 10:04 PM

It's also terrible to compare a spartan warrior to an OL that is 3 inches shorter and 10 to 15 lbs below average.

A spartan warrior was the absolute epitome of size, strength, speed and physique.

The only thing small about the 300 was the qty of them. Size wise they were absolute monsters. In today's world the most comparable thing to them would be guys like Patrick Willis, Brock Lesnar, Ray Lewis, etc... compared to an average person

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Bison Fan in NW MN

July 17th, 2015, 10:10 PM

Had D2 offers (NW Missouri State, Carroll out in Montana, etc...) and walk on offers from D1 schools but decided to play closer to my now wife.

Yes, my D3 teams OL was larger than that.

Man, I'd love UNI to play Mercer.

NDSU fans....imagine Preston Woods, Mac O'Brien, Xavier Williams, Ben Boothby, Issac Ales or Ronell McNeal lining up against a line like that. Or any of your DL.

Ask SFA, McNeese, SHSU, Georgia Southern, etc...about what it's like playing UNI or NDSU with that kind of line

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Pretty interesting the Valley/Southland head to head in the playoffs last year.

Both UNI and NDSU beat down the other teams with both of their lines.

It all starts in the trenches.

XW and Boothby were beasts. I sit right behind the visitors bench in the FD and shook Boothby's hand after the NDSU/UNI game. He was really good.

FUBeAR

July 17th, 2015, 10:14 PM

Had D2 offers (NW Missouri State, Carroll out in Montana, etc...) and walk on offers from D1 schools but decided to play closer to my now wife.

Yes, my D3 teams OL was larger than that.

Man, I'd love UNI to play Mercer.

NDSU fans....imagine Preston Woods, Mac O'Brien, Xavier Williams, Ben Boothby, Issac Ales or Ronell McNeal lining up against a line like that. Or any of your DL.

Ask SFA, McNeese, SHSU, Georgia Southern, etc...about what it's like playing UNI or NDSU with that kind of line

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Thanks for the resume. Impressive, especially the part about having a wife :), but I was asking if YOU played OL. Just curious.

clenz

July 17th, 2015, 10:22 PM

Thanks for the resume. Impressive, especially the part about having a wife :), but I was asking if YOU played OL. Just curious.
Nope. 3/4 technique DT and DE. Had great success on smaller lineman because they couldnt keep me from getting in on them and dictating the leverage and movement. The big guys? Hated that. Long enough to keep me off them, created a path to the QB that was twice as long as a shorter OL.

There's a reason the best teams don't average 6'2 and have 5"11 and 6' OL on their roster at the D1 level

I did play some TE in HS though

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APaladindad

July 17th, 2015, 10:37 PM

Furman Big Ugly! Bold are returning starters from prior seasons!

52

Joe Turner (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/turner_joe_k6bu)

OG

6-3

275

R-Sr.

Roswell, Ga. / Roswell HS

56

Jack Bryant (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/bryant_jack_4yry)

OG

6-3

277

R-Fr.

Atlanta, Ga. / Woodward Academy

58

Brandon Maddox (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/maddox_brandon_ahqv)

OL

6-4

274

Fr.

North Augusta, S.C. / North Augusta

59

Eric Thoni (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/thoni_eric_xgug)

C

6-0

265

R-Sr.

Orlando, Fla. / Lake Highland Prep

62

Matthew Schmidt (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/schmidt_matthew_bgr2)

C/OG

6-3

285

So.

Stokesdale, N.C. / McMichael

63

Harrison Magee (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/magee_harrison_ukrp)

C

6-2

287

R-Sr.

Jacksonville, Fla. / Mandarin

64

Justin Floyd (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/floyd_justin_r1aj)

OG

6-4

270

R-Sr.

Cartersville, Ga. / Cartersville

65

Andy Godwin (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/godwin_andy_3i0l)

OL

6-4

283

Fr.

Neptune Beach, Fla. / Providence

69

Terrell Bush (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/bush_terrell_7ghy)

OT

6-3

317

So.

Tuscaloosa, Ala. / Tuscaloosa Academy

71

Harrison Monk (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/monk_harrison_uhl5)

OT

6-4

274

R-Jr.

Charlotte, N.C. / Providence

73

Evan Horst (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/horst_evan_xv7x)

OL

6-4

264

Fr.

Loveland, Ohio / Archbishop Moeller

76

Chris Breedlove (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/breedlove_chris_pfpm)

OL

6-2

266

Fr.

Dothan, Ala. / Dothan

77

Jackson Buonamia (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/buonamia_jackson_l6ek)

C/OT

6-2

278

Jr.

Snellville, Ga. / Brookwood / Air Force Prep

78

Chris Wade (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/wade_chris_pfzv)

OG

6-4

286

R-Fr.

Charlotte, N.C. / Independence

79

Jonathan Bockhorst (http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/bios/bockhorst_jonathan_1j8g)

OL

6-3

265

Fr.

Cincinnati, Ohio / St. Xavier

FUBeAR

July 18th, 2015, 12:14 AM

Nope. 3/4 technique DT and DE. Had great success on smaller lineman because they couldnt keep me from getting in on them and dictating the leverage and movement. The big guys? Hated that. Long enough to keep me off them, created a path to the QB that was twice as long as a shorter OL.

There's a reason the best teams don't average 6'2 and have 5"11 and 6' OL on their roster at the D1 level

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the Football lesson. That's why I'm glad I come to this site, so I can finally learn something about the game.

Hey, you felt compelled to talk your shiite about the size of Mercer's O-Line; so I'm just playing along. Please though - do read this carefully, so you can distinguish the few parts when I am referring to anything about Mercer from the rest of the comments I make about OL size, play, etc.

You seem to believe that OL is all about size...or just height, really. Contrary to your belief/experience, mine is different (on both counts)...I want the best OLmen I can get and if they happen to be tall AND good, that's great. That's what I want for my (hypothetical) offense. Sounds like you might want the tallest OLmen you can get and if they happen to be good, that's great...for your (hypothetical) offense. OK. I always wonder, though, if they're 6-5 or over and aren't playing FBS, reckon why not?

Half of the OLmen invited to the NFL Combine in the past 2 years have been shorter than UNI's 2014 Average OL Starter's height (Just using UNI as an example because I just looked at the roster - in no way am I disparaging UNI's OL - I've never seen them play. I think that's a good policy to follow.) and about 95% of the OLmen invited have come from FBS...That kinda tells me something about all of these tall FCS OLmen I see. They might be perfect for their team's offense and really great players in that offense (as I'm sure all of UNI's OLmen are), but maybe those 6-3 & 6-4 guys going to the combine are just a bit better. So...they don't HAVE to be tall to be good or the folks in the NFL wouldn't be using 1/2 their OL Combine spots on 'short kids.' To summarize all that (for me), I don't give a rat's rear end about how tall my Center and OG's are, but I hear what you are saying about OT's. I'll take a risk on an athletic kid who projects at OT because he's got that frame. Gunnar Bromelow, an excellent OT for Samford is an example of that: 6-6 and MAYBE 225 coming out of HS. He's 300 now. Joel Bell, OT from FU was another: 6-7, about 240 out of HS, but grew up in Germany and was a Soccer player - only 1 year of HS Football. 6-7 340 I think when he went to the NFL/CFL. Both really good athletes that slipped thru the FBS 'strainers.'

Also, I'm going to do things in my (hypothetical) offense to take advantage of the assets my players have and minimize their liabilities. I may have to chip the DE with a RB on his way into a route to help my vertically-challenged OT, but I bet I can get an extra man at the point of attack because my quick-as-a-cat 6-1 OG can reach your guy in a 4 or 4i on outside zone, while a 6-6 OG would have to block back on the 1TEC/2i or, at best, get a lot of Combo help from the OT on the 4/4i, which keeps him from getting to the 2nd level in time to catch the LB scraping over the top, who makes the tackle for a 2 yard gain, instead of the 8 yard one we woulda had if my OG could move a bit quicker and get under that 4/4i's pads a little better to work his hips around and get him solo reached.

MERCER PART BEGINS HERE: So, you are right, Mercer's OL is shorter than many in FCS, probably as tall as some others as well. So, here's the 'tale of the tape' based on Mercer's projected 2015 OL Starters and UNI's 2014 Starters. AS YOUR COMMENTS HAVE FOCUSED ON SIZE, THAT IT THE ONLY COMPARISON I AM MAKING AS WELL. JUST SIZE - NOTHING ELSE! As I've said, I've never seen UNI Play. I hear they're pretty dang good though. Anyway...

HT
WT
Lb/In Ratio
Team

6-5
298
3.87
UNI

6-2
285
3.86
Mercer

-3
-13
.01
Difference

So...what does this mean? To me, absolutely nothing. To you, it seems quite important that Mercer's OL average is 3" less than UNI. From just this measurement, I would say the players have fairly similar frames in that they are carrying the same 3.9-ish pounds across each inch of those frames, but that doesn't matter to me. Bottom line, I hope Mercer gives their OT's a little help on the edges and continues to use their inside guys, actually all of them, in a way that takes advantage of their quickness and ability to gain leverage. Last thing - you know Chatt's D from last year has 2 DLmen currently on NFL rosters and they have 2 other DLmen returning that were All-SoCon last year (I know that means nothing to you, but 1 of them is getting high praise for NFL Scouts)...so this ridiculously small Mercer OL did their thing as the Bears put up over 400 yards/31 points on that Mocs Defense. Looks like ISUb only put up about 170 yds/14 points on the Mocs...On the other hand, they did put up twice that many yards and another score against UNI. What does all that mean? I don't know; probably very little...I was just trying to play along and post the Mercer OL roster in this fun thread. END OF PART ABOUT MERCER

Bison Fan in NW MN

July 18th, 2015, 07:39 AM

clenz

July 19th, 2015, 04:14 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Interesting with the score comparisons with Ind State and a common opponent.

I wouldn't "toot" your horn too much, Mercer was 1-6 in conference last year with wins over Reinhardt, Stetson, Ava Maria, VMI, Austin Peay and Warner. I haven't even heard of some of those teams.

Mercer might be really good this year, IDK.
Let's look at some things he brought up

He wants to talk about the combine. Some numbers from the 2015 combine
52 OL
Average height 6'5.5"
Average weight 315 lbs
ONLY 3 WERE 6'3 AND NONE SHORTER THAN THAT

2014
50 OL
Average height 6'4.6"
Average Weight 312lbs
1 player at 6'2...a D2 player

2013
58 OL
Average height 6'4.5"
Average weight 313lb

2012
58 OL
Average height 6'4.7"
Average weight 313 lbs

Are we noticing a trend here yet?

From a 2011 Business Insider research article

In the NFL (http://www.businessinsider.com/blackboard/nfl), quarterbacks are bigger than ever. How big? At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, Cam Newton is bigger than most offensive linemen in the 1960s.Of course, nowadays, offensive linemen are much bigger than that. The average guard, tackle, or center in the NFL in 2011 is 6-foot-5 and about 310 pounds.
Of the 170 players that have started at least one game as an offensive lineman this season, only 28 weigh less than 300 pounds.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/nfl-50s-tim-tebow-would-have-been-an-offensive-lineman-2011-10?op=1#ixzz3gN08ExCs

Average lineman in the SEC this coming season? 304 lbs http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/sec-football/sec-heaviest-lightest-offensive-lines-2015/

Give me some more research time and I'll start breaking down teams who finished last season in the top 10-15 of the FCS in total offense and see what their lines looked like. Maybe I'll take a crack at what Mercer did against D1 teams to see how that amazing offensive line held up against D1 defensive lines - didn't Mercer play something like 6 games against non-D1s and non-scholly D1s (which are really just D3s)?

clenz

July 19th, 2015, 04:19 PM

REAL quick looking as I start this shows Mercer gave up 18 sacks in 12 games...with games against Ave Maria, Stetson, Reinhardt, Warner and Austin Peay

UNI gave up 24 in 14 games...that's including 2 FBS games and 8 FCS games against teams who spent time in the top 25 (including 3 games against other top 10 FCS teams)

So....Not looking good for your Mercer horn tooting

lionsrking2

July 19th, 2015, 04:41 PM

Let's look at some things he brought up

He wants to talk about the combine. Some numbers from the 2015 combine
52 OL
Average height 6'5.5"
Average weight 315 lbs
ONLY 3 WERE 6'3 AND NONE SHORTER THAN THAT

2014
50 OL
Average height 6'4.6"
Average Weight 312lbs
1 player at 6'2...a D2 player

2013
58 OL
Average height 6'4.5"
Average weight 313lb

2012
58 OL
Average height 6'4.7"
Average weight 313 lbs

Are we noticing a trend here yet?

From a 2011 Business Insider research article

Average lineman in the SEC this coming season? 304 lbs http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/sec-football/sec-heaviest-lightest-offensive-lines-2015/

Give me some more research time and I'll start breaking down teams who finished last season in the top 10-15 of the FCS in total offense and see what their lines looked like. Maybe I'll take a crack at what Mercer did against D1 teams to see how that amazing offensive line held up against D1 defensive lines - didn't Mercer play something like 6 games against non-D1s and non-scholly D1s (which are really just D3s)?

Size is great as long as there's athleticism, flexibility and power (not necessarily raw strength) to go with it. Without it, it's pretty much negated and can actually be a liability against smaller, quicker D-linemen and OLBs. No doubt big time college football and the NFL continues to trend bigger and bigger (as does all of football for that matter), but they're also able to find enough big guys with skill. But there are plenty of FCS OL in the 6-3, 280 range who are very good football players and better than a lot of much larger guys. Obviously if you get much smaller than that, it can become a problem but often times, bigger isn't necessarily better. I'd still try to recruit the biggest, most athletic guys I could find, but I wouldn't pass on a great football player just because he's a little undersized. That's where the value is.

FUBeAR

July 19th, 2015, 06:33 PM

REAL quick looking as I start this shows Mercer gave up 18 sacks in 12 games...UNI gave up 24 in 14 games

So UNI gave up 14% more Sacks/Game than Mercer in 2014. Based on your prior assertions regarding the paramount importance of OL height, given the 3" difference in their OL's average height, one would think that number would be astronomically higher in the other direction regardless of the competition faced. You said yourself that you played much taller OL's while you were playing d3 ball, so it would seem surprising that the MercerMidgets could stand up to the rush of any level of college team, wouldn't it?

Also, because I will never intentionally disparage an individual college football player in a public forum, I won't give the details...but if you broke down those sacks allowed by OLmen for Mercer last year, let's just say that you would find a markedly inverse relationship between the number of sacks allowed and the average height of the player allowing them. And that's what you have focused on - the height of Mercer's OL - and that's ALL that I have responded to.

If calculating/publishing that Mercer's likely 2015 starters will average 6-2, is over-tooting, then I am certainly guilty of that charge. I don't think of accurately quoting scores and statistics from prior games as 'horn-tooting,' but it seems to be viewed that way here. I mean those are just facts. I think of 'tooting' as shiite-talking about how good a team is going to be or, perhaps, how they dominated a game and 'killed' the other team. Maybe I'm wrong...perhaps Mercer Football and its fans should not even be allowed to publish any statistics at all, unless such statistics demonstrate complete ineptitude and deference to all other FCS Teams. Then all will be right here in clenz' world.

lionsrking2 (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/member.php?20654-lionsrking2) has it right...that's all I've been trying to say, but he said it much better. So, please, totally or mostly ignore my post and just read his. You'll have a better day.

clenz

July 19th, 2015, 07:12 PM

So UNI gave up 14% more Sacks/Game than Mercer in 2014. Based on your prior assertions regarding the paramount importance of OL height, given the 3" difference in their OL's average height, one would think that number would be astronomically higher in the other direction regardless of the competition faced. You said yourself that you played much taller OL's while you were playing d3 ball, so it would seem surprising that the MercerMidgets could stand up to the rush of any level of college team, wouldn't it?

Also, because I will never intentionally disparage an individual college football player in a public forum, I won't give the details...but if you broke down those sacks allowed by OLmen for Mercer last year, let's just say that you would find a markedly inverse relationship between the number of sacks allowed and the average height of the player allowing them. And that's what you have focused on - the height of Mercer's OL - and that's ALL that I have responded to.

If calculating/publishing that Mercer's likely 2015 starters will average 6-2, is over-tooting, then I am certainly guilty of that charge. I don't think of accurately quoting scores and statistics from prior games as 'horn-tooting,' but it seems to be viewed that way here. I mean those are just facts. I think of 'tooting' as shiite-talking about how good a team is going to be or, perhaps, how they dominated a game and 'killed' the other team. Maybe I'm wrong...perhaps Mercer Football and its fans should not even be allowed to publish any statistics at all, unless such statistics demonstrate complete ineptitude and deference to all other FCS Teams. Then all will be right here in clenz' world.

lionsrking2 (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/member.php?20654-lionsrking2) has it right...that's all I've been trying to say, but he said it much better. So, please, totally or mostly ignore my post and just read his. You'll have a better day.
Again...all of Mercer's stats are completely skewed by that absolute dog **** schedule they played last year.

Let's look games vs scholarship FCS teams shall we?

Games played vs FCS scholarship teams
Mercer - 5
UNI - 12

Sacks given up in FCS scholarship games
Mercer - 12
UNI - 18

Sacks per game given up vs FCS scholarship games
Mercer - 2.4
UNI - 1.5

games vs all FCS teams
Mercer - 7
UNI - 12

Sacks given up vs all FCS schools
Mercer - 15
UNI - 18

Sacks per game given up vs all FCS teams
Mercer - 2.2
UNI - 1.5

Again...raw numbers are pretty easily skewed playing Reinhardt, Ave Maria (is this really a real school?), and whomever else was on that schedule.
Meanwhile UNI played, and beat, both teams in the national title game, a top 15 South Dakota State, a top 20 Indiana State team, a Western Illinois team that would have won the MEAC, OVC, PFL, PL and finished 2nd or third in the SoCon and SLC.

Let me do a yardage breakdown vs D1 teams as well...see what that looks like

clenz

July 19th, 2015, 07:23 PM

Wait...I missed some FCS games for Mercer

Sacks given up by game

Stetson - 2
VMI - 2
Austin Peay - 1

Furman - 3
Samford - 1
WCU - 3
Chatty - 3
The Citadel - 2
Wofford - 3

So..in scholarship games Mercer gave up 15 in 6 games (2.5) and 19 in in all D1 games (2.1)

So...

Anyway...back to my yardage comparison

FUBeAR

July 19th, 2015, 07:28 PM

Cipher, Cipher, struggle, swear, insult, cipher, struggle, swear, insult

I'm lost - which are you trying to prove - UNI is great, Mercer sux, FCS OLmen under 6-5 should be outlawed or stoned.

Keep going. I'm sure, eventually, you will prove whatever it is you are trying to prove...to yourself.

clenz

July 19th, 2015, 07:33 PM

[QUOTE=clenz;2232012]Cipher, Cipher, struggle, swear, insult, cipher, struggle, swear, insult/QUOTE]

I'm lost - which are you trying to prove - UNI is great, Mercer sux, FCS OLmen under 6-5 should be outlawed or stoned.

Keep going. I'm sure, eventually, you will prove whatever it is you are trying to prove...to yourself.My point? While there are quality lineman at 6'2 there are very few real high quality D1 lineman at 6'2 or shorter and no team will build a successful high quality line at 6'2 280 against FCS competition. I started by simply asking if that average is a result of those guys not being truely D1 recruits and were guys who would generally be D2/NAIA/D3 guys or if Mercer was going to genuinely try to build a high end FCS line at the size of most D2 or D3 teams.

Start running numbers for the good FCS teams. You'll see damn near every team with title dreams/aspirations team is going to be 6'4 or 6'5 and closer to 300 than 280

Is Mercer going to continue with that kind of line or once the program is more established are we going to see more 6'3+ guys on the roster at the OL spot? We can sit here and tout skewing stats vs D2 or NAIA teams all day long but when push comes to shove on the playoff field there clearly needs to be an improvement for Mercer

LU808

July 19th, 2015, 08:14 PM

61

Steven Camasta (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10532&path=football)

Sr.

OL

6-2

320

Lakeville, Pa.

Wallenpaupack

Supply Chain Management

62

Eric Hawkinson (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10652&path=football)

Fr.

OL

6-4

275

Medford, N.J.

Shawnee

Business

63

Matt Ford (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10542&path=football)

Sr.

OL

6-4

290

Wall, N.J.

Wall

Accounting

64

Liborio Ricottilli (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10664&path=football)

Fr.

OL

6-3

280

Poland, Ohio

Poland Seminary

Engineering

65

Timothy O'Hara (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10562&path=football)

So.

OL

6-5

290

Tinton Falls, N.J.

Red Bank Catholic

Business

66

Kadeem Smith (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10576&path=football)

So.

OL

6-3

320

Lauderdale Lake, Fla.

Cardinal Gibbons

Engineering

69

Evan Sweeney (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10579&path=football)

Jr.

OL

6-5

285

Wall, N.J.

Wall

Finance

70

Aidan O'Carroll (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10660&path=football)

Fr.

OL

6-7

285

Tampa, Fla.

Berkeley Prep

Arts and Sciences

72

Zach Duffy (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10541&path=football)

Jr.

OL

6-5

325

Reading, Pa.

Muhlenberg

Journalism

74

Brandon Short (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10573&path=football)

Jr.

OL

6-3

280

Mentor, Ohio

Mentor

Mechanical Engineering

76

Thomas Zuewsky (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10671&path=football)

Fr.

OL

6-2

275

Woodbourne, N.Y.

The Hun School

Arts and Sciences

77

Tim Wagner (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10669&path=football)

Fr.

OL

6-3

275

Marlton, N.J.

Holy Cross

Business

78

Micah Tennant (http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10580&path=football)

Jr.

OL

6-6

310

Ligonier, Pa.

Ligonier Valley

Mechanical Engineering

LU808

July 19th, 2015, 08:18 PM

Bison Fan in NW MN

July 19th, 2015, 08:35 PM

I think as Mercer progresses with their recruiting classes, they will recruit bigger guys in the trenches. Mercer would have a difficult time in the Valley with the guys they have now but as they progress in the FCS they quality of recruit will get better. I'm sure their coaches know to compete at a high level in the FCS, that they have to have very good lines on both sides of the ball.

Their schedule last year was a joke but you need to start somewhere. Comparing Mercer vs UNI or NDSU is ridiculous. Their schedule is nothing compared to the Valley.

BTW, good job clenz on all the stats/facts you dig up. You the man!

FUBeAR

July 19th, 2015, 08:40 PM

[QUOTE=FUBeAR;2]My point? I started by simply asking if that average is a result of those guys not being truely D1 recruits.

Is Mercer going to continue with that kind of line

I'm sorry. I missed your simple questions amid all of the Shiite-spewing you wrapped around them.

The answer to your 1st question is "No." Of Mercer's projected OL starters, 2 (6-1 OG & 6-3 OT) signed with FBS Schools out of HS. One of those (6-1 OG) was All SoCon last year. 2 other projected starters: (6-2 OT) chose Mercer from 3 FBS and numerous FCS offers & (6-3 OG) also had 3 FBS and numerous FCS offers. The 5th projected starter (6-0 C) is the only one of the starters that, as far as I know, did not have any FBS or FCS offers out of HS. And, FWIW, he was named HM All-PFL as a FR. I know you consider that d3 ball & how bad you think all d3 players suck, but, since he was honored, I thought I would mention it.

So, bottom line, 4 of the 5 projected OL starters for the MercerMidgets played or had offers to play FBS Ball. I would have to say that qualifies them as D1 recruits, unless you have some other definition you want to conjure up. [EDITED - CRAP! - I just realized that the paragraph above may be viewed as over-horn-tooting. My apologies, if so. Tooting was not my intent.]

MY answer to your 2nd question is, "I sure hope so, but I don't Coach (at Mercer U), so I have no idea what they are going to do." Perhaps, they will sign the sons of Manute Bol & Chuck Nevitt to raise that HT average & draw your approval.

I think you also sort of asked something like, "Is Mercer planning to improve?" (If not, please forgive my lack of sifting skills). Anyway, I think the answer to any question about a start-up program's plans to get better can be best visualized by thinking about where Mercer's mascot does/does not practice his lavatory habits.

eiu1999

August 3rd, 2015, 04:17 PM

68 Austin O'Leary

Class: Freshman
Height: 6-4
Weight: 340
Position: Offensive Line
Hometown: Champaign,Ill.
High School: CentennialHIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Mike McDonnell at Champaign Centennial HS... starter on offensive line... also competed in track in the shot put...

APaladindad

August 5th, 2015, 10:14 PM

You would be a great football coach!

CasualFan

August 6th, 2015, 09:49 AM

Updated Coastal Carolina University based on the current projections. Removed the tight ends.

Likely Starters in Bold
Challengers mentioned in Sun News article (http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/sports/college/big-south/coastal-carolina-university/article30189489.html) are Underlined

52
Jack Flood
RS FR
OL
6-5
285
Miami, Fla./Belen Jesuit/HS

55
Rodney Mitchell
SO
OL
6-2
305
Cartersville, Ga./Cartersville HS / Atlanta Sports Acad.

60
Dallen Jones
RS FR
OL
6-1
250
Duncan, S.C./Byrnes HS

61
Voghens Larrieux
JR
OL
6-5
295
New London, Conn./New London HS

62
Randall Drayton
JR
OL
6-2
325
Tampa, Fla./Armwood HS

63
Hunter Floyd
RS FR
OL
6-5
250
Myrtle Beach, S.C./Myrtle Beach HS

64
Dom DiGalbo
JR
OL
6-2
265
Colingdale, Pa./Monsignor Bonner HS

66
Nicholas Bonaparte
SO
OL
6-2
320
Baltimore, Md./Paul L. Dunbar HS

67
Will O'Connor
RS FR
OL
6-4
285
Falmouth, Mass./Falmouth HS

68
Alex Johnson
RS FR
OL
6-4
245
Rochester, N.Y./Brighton HS

69
Nick Foley
RS FR
OL
6-4
260
Seekonk, Mass./Seekonk HS

70
Sam Ekwonike
JR
OL
6-2
355
Cinnaminson, N.J/Cinnaminson HS

74
William Walker
JR
OL
6-1
300
Greenwood, S.C./Emerald HS

76
Brock Merritt
RS FR
OL
6-6
290
Longwood, Fla./Lyman HS

77
Daniel Anousheh
SR
OL
6-4
290
Transfer from UAB

78
Chase Tidwell
RS JR
OL
6-6
275
Goose Creek, S.C./Stratford HS/Charleston Southern University