mtgrizrule
Well-known member
This subject is beginning to clutter the recruiting thread. Let's keep that dedicated to recruiting news and discuss the OL here.
We can all agree, the offensive line play and quality depth has to improve. Do we need more talent on the offensive line? Obviously, the GRIZ do need to improve this unit more than any other. With that said, on the other end of the scale, some are forgetting the importance of young OL naturally maturing, and another off season of workouts.
I am thinking, Hauck brings in 1 or 2 transfers (dropdowns and JC), and 3 to 4 incoming freshmen. As for who are returning, this group will be improved. I have ZERO doubt in that. Villaneuva needs to get healthy and will be a SR. Sirmon did amazing, just having converted to the OL. He will put on the weight and muscle needed. I am looking forward to seeing his progress. What can the kid do, with a full off season to focus on being an offensive lineman? I really love his upside. No doubt, he is emerging as a much needed leader of this unit and team.
As for rest the offensive line, the majority of the group are underclassmen. Many of them will naturally mature physically and menatally. That alone will allow most of them to gain the much needed weight and strength in off season workouts. We all mature at different times. Some guys mature in their teens, and are more ready for Div 1 football. Other guys may not naturally mature until their early 20's. Natural maturation is something the players, nor the coaches have any control of. That is much more important for FCS players. At the FCS level, coaches have to build guys up, into the players they are capable of being.
Speaking of which, we seem to have forgotten, building up players is what Hauck has proven to do best!!!! How many players did he build into NFL level players, his 1st time as coach? Do you think, Hauck just lost that terrific ability and gift of building players? Despite the struggles of the 2018 season, he consistently stated, in time, this group can be dominating. He just didn't know when. Hauck has been brutally honest with fans and media regarding the progress and expectations of this team. I think, he is a much better judge and evaluator of his team, than any of us. We as fans, have to support and have faith in him and his staff. I have ZERO doubt, the offensive line will become great. The big question is, will it be 2019 or 2020? Personally, I think 2020 is more realistic. If it is 2019, then the coaches and players will have exceeded expectations.
As for the upcoming recruting class, if we see fewer OL than we expect, then that might be a sign that Hauck has multiple transfers likely coming in. Those transfers will contribute heavily in 2019 and allow the younger guys the needed time to properly mature.
Can we discuss this in a respectful and honest manner? Discuss away!! #gottahavefaith :thumb:
We can all agree, the offensive line play and quality depth has to improve. Do we need more talent on the offensive line? Obviously, the GRIZ do need to improve this unit more than any other. With that said, on the other end of the scale, some are forgetting the importance of young OL naturally maturing, and another off season of workouts.
I am thinking, Hauck brings in 1 or 2 transfers (dropdowns and JC), and 3 to 4 incoming freshmen. As for who are returning, this group will be improved. I have ZERO doubt in that. Villaneuva needs to get healthy and will be a SR. Sirmon did amazing, just having converted to the OL. He will put on the weight and muscle needed. I am looking forward to seeing his progress. What can the kid do, with a full off season to focus on being an offensive lineman? I really love his upside. No doubt, he is emerging as a much needed leader of this unit and team.
As for rest the offensive line, the majority of the group are underclassmen. Many of them will naturally mature physically and menatally. That alone will allow most of them to gain the much needed weight and strength in off season workouts. We all mature at different times. Some guys mature in their teens, and are more ready for Div 1 football. Other guys may not naturally mature until their early 20's. Natural maturation is something the players, nor the coaches have any control of. That is much more important for FCS players. At the FCS level, coaches have to build guys up, into the players they are capable of being.
Speaking of which, we seem to have forgotten, building up players is what Hauck has proven to do best!!!! How many players did he build into NFL level players, his 1st time as coach? Do you think, Hauck just lost that terrific ability and gift of building players? Despite the struggles of the 2018 season, he consistently stated, in time, this group can be dominating. He just didn't know when. Hauck has been brutally honest with fans and media regarding the progress and expectations of this team. I think, he is a much better judge and evaluator of his team, than any of us. We as fans, have to support and have faith in him and his staff. I have ZERO doubt, the offensive line will become great. The big question is, will it be 2019 or 2020? Personally, I think 2020 is more realistic. If it is 2019, then the coaches and players will have exceeded expectations.
As for the upcoming recruting class, if we see fewer OL than we expect, then that might be a sign that Hauck has multiple transfers likely coming in. Those transfers will contribute heavily in 2019 and allow the younger guys the needed time to properly mature.
Can we discuss this in a respectful and honest manner? Discuss away!! #gottahavefaith :thumb: