|
Replies: 11
| visibility 1
|
Hall of Famer [22127]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 5026
Joined: 2/25/13
|
Our 2019 OL
Mar 3, 2019, 4:48 PM
|
|
For many years we had questions about our OL and a lot of discussions about our perceived lack of recruiting top OL talent. The 2018 season OL appeared to me to progress as the season went along and their handling of the Notre Dame and Alabama DL in the final four was a thing of beauty. Looking at the potential top five for the 2019 season appears to me to be one of the best we have had in years. Not only is there talent with experience, there is some size that can provide our QB just an extra second to find a target. Being able to provide a pocket when there is an outside rush is always a plus.
How about this fivesome --Pollard --6' 5", 315#; Anchrum -- 6' 2", 310#; Simpson -- 6' 4", 330#; Carman - - 6' 5", 345# and Cervenka -- 6' 3", 325#. That averages out to a hefty 325#. And we have talent and size at backups that will see plenty of playing time. This should be an exciting season because the potential is there for new offensive records all across the board.
|
|
|
|
 |
All-In [27371]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 31824
Joined: 8/19/03
|
Re: Our 2019 OL
Mar 3, 2019, 4:58 PM
|
|
There will not be much of a drop off if any with this group that you mentioned. That left tackle spot is always a key position to fill and I think we have that solved. My only concern is replacing Williams if he chooses to enter the military. He does a great job in pass protection that goes unnoticed by some. His return to the lineup this year after missing 2017 was a key to our success and he certainly made the QBs job a little easier. I’m sure TLaw would like to see him back.
|
|
|
|
|
|
110%er [6223]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 4310
Joined: 6/23/17
|
Re: Our 2019 OL
Mar 3, 2019, 7:54 PM
|
|
THIS
|
|
|
|
|
|
CU Guru [1261]
TigerPulse: 99%
Posts: 1994
Joined: 4/28/14
|
Re: Our 2019 OL
Mar 3, 2019, 9:04 PM
[ in reply to Re: Our 2019 OL ] |
|
What a absolutely great time to be a clemson tiger fan. I remember bout 6-8 years ago and during the Bowden era, we were lucky to have one olinemen over 300. We have had excellent skill players for a long time and even more since CJ came to clemson and started the movement but never had the hogs upfront to win the big ones. Now like stated we are averaging 325 on the Oline now. since Hyatt and our oline recruiting has increased with the development of our guys it has really made the difference into turning clemson into the elite program with 2/3 national titles with more to come. Man such a great time to be a clemson fan. This 2020 oline recruiting class might go down as one if not the best olines in clemson history, only time will tell! Go Tigers!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
All-In [27366]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 26233
Joined: 9/19/11
|
TL with a top-tier O-line is about the
Mar 3, 2019, 5:35 PM
|
|
scariest thing I can imagine.
|
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [10121]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 4858
Joined: 12/11/12
|
I agree Joe ....
Mar 3, 2019, 6:02 PM
|
|
..., Truly a top tier O- Line!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commissioner [963]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 1420
Joined: 7/13/05
|
Re: Our 2019 OL
Mar 3, 2019, 7:13 PM
|
|
But what about Fruhmorgan?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Legend [16779]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 9362
Joined: 11/1/14
|
Jake got one ring
Mar 3, 2019, 7:28 PM
|
|
But, forfeited a second Natty ring for Baylor. I don't think he's gonna get one there. In fact, I'd wager all I own on that point! Yep...book it!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commissioner [963]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 1420
Joined: 7/13/05
|
Re: Jake got one ring
Mar 3, 2019, 8:24 PM
|
|
But, I mean, I thought he went to Florida.
|
|
|
|
|
|
110%er [7219]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 6986
Joined: 11/30/98
|
Re: Jake got one ring
Mar 3, 2019, 9:13 PM
|
|
He did. Had a cup of coffee and left.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Orange Blooded [3510]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 4044
Joined: 11/30/98
|
Re: Our 2019 OL
Mar 3, 2019, 8:36 PM
|
|
I just hope we can develop some depth because in 2020 we will have 4 new starters. We don’t typically sub much for the OL but I sure would like to get some snaps for those guys.
|
|
|
|
|
|
110%er [6662]
TigerPulse: 100%
Posts: 9535
Joined: 1/16/99
|
Re: Our 2019 OL
Mar 3, 2019, 9:58 PM
|
|
We DO sub a lot on the OL. Bockhorst, Vinson, Carmen, Cervenka, Stewart all got a lot of reps this past year, and they will all get reps this year. Count on Putnam, Rayburn, Boteng, McFarland to figure in also.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Replies: 11
| visibility 1
|
|
|
50
