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For the time being, I'm assuming no transfers out. Only seniors are listed as non-returning. I'm focusing on those who have had significant playing time.

QB: Both Brown and Perry return, as well as four others who haven't seen any playing time. Bento is leaving.

RB: Reaves, Franklin and Coles all return. Dontavius is leaving.

WR: Jackie, Jay, JJ and DJ return. Adams and Hearn will be missed.

TE: Backman returns. Accursio is gone.

OL: I could use some help here. Hubbard and Payne are gone. I know we played a lot of different linemen here. If healthy, this unit could be much improved next year. I think we return four of our main starters.

DL: No seniors. I think a lot of these guys took their beatings this year and will be ready to return the favor next year.

LB: Marvin Burdette will be missed. Irvin too. I don't know if White or Jones will be back next year. Either or both of them returning would help a lot since this will be our most inexperienced unit.

DB: Another place where we played a lot of freshmen. Hopefully they are ready to grow up. Richards and Nolen are gone.

ST: Ty Long (and his grandfather) will be back. Hunter the Punter will be back. Long Snapper Taylor Klein is gone.

The offense should be really good again. We scored more points this year than in any of the Callaway years, even when Joe Webb was running over everyone. The second year in the system should be even better. The are holes to fill are WR and OL, but they aren't glaring problems.

The defense needs to improve. The defense gave up more points this year than in any of the Callaway years. More than under Schumann, more than under West. Only the linebacking corps is hit hard with departures. I keep hoping the trial by fire will pay dividends in the future.

Having both kicking specialists coming back is always a plus. Especially when they are as good as ours.

Please critique and provide corrections if I've missed something. I know some of you follow this a lot closer than I do, but I wanted to get my thoughts down on paper.

(11-26-2012 07:00 PM)HSV_BLAZER Wrote:  For the time being, I'm assuming no transfers out. Only seniors are listed as non-returning. I'm focusing on those who have had significant playing time.

QB: Both Brown and Perry return, as well as four others who haven't seen any playing time. Bento is leaving.

RB: Reaves, Franklin and Coles all return. Dontavius is leaving.

WR: Jackie, Jay, JJ and DJ return. Adams and Hearn will be missed....Along w/freshmen JJ and TJ...

TE: Backman returns. Accursio is gone. ...Santonio Jones will replace Sam...

OL: I could use some help here. Hubbard and Payne are gone. I know we played a lot of different linemen here. If healthy, this unit could be much improved next year. I think we return four of our main starters. ...Payne had lost his job anyway, so Hubbard is who we have to replace - crucial position, though...

DL: No seniors. I think a lot of these guys took their beatings this year and will be ready to return the favor next year.

LB: Marvin Burdette will be missed. Irvin too. I don't know if White or Jones will be back next year. Either or both of them returning would help a lot since this will be our most inexperienced unit....Slaughter may move in to one of 'em...

DB: Another place where we played a lot of freshmen. Hopefully they are ready to grow up. Richards and Nolen are gone.

ST: Ty Long (and his grandfather) will be back. Hunter the Punter will be back. Long Snapper Taylor Klein is gone.

The offense should be really good again. We scored more points this year than in any of the Callaway years, even when Joe Webb was running over everyone. The second year in the system should be even better. The are holes to fill are WR and OL, but they aren't glaring problems.

The defense needs to improve. The defense gave up more points this year than in any of the Callaway years. More than under Schumann, more than under West. Only the linebacking corps is hit hard with departures. I keep hoping the trial by fire will pay dividends in the future.

Having both kicking specialists coming back is always a plus. Especially when they are as good as ours.

Please critique and provide corrections if I've missed something. I know some of you follow this a lot closer than I do, but I wanted to get my thoughts down on paper.

OL Autry, Hix, & O'Leary are returning I believe. All played Center and other line positions.

(11-26-2012 07:23 PM)the_blazerman Wrote:  OL Autry, Hix, & O'Leary are returning I believe. All played Center and other line positions.

As well as Blankenship and Aaron Green...

and Ike should be back

(11-26-2012 07:21 PM)WesternBlazer Wrote:  

(11-26-2012 07:00 PM)HSV_BLAZER Wrote:  TE: Backman returns. Accursio is gone. ...Santonio Jones will replace Sam...

Thanks for the additions, but don't we need more LB depth than TE depth? Is he more suited to play TE?

Nolen Smith should be back at WR. Line him up in the slot and force a linebacker to cover him and he could be hell on wheels.

I really liked the way Backman played TE at UCF. He is very good.

Probably his best game this year.

Who steps up as our tacklers ? We are losing our top 2 guys. And we obviously didn't have enough depth at LB this year.

(11-26-2012 08:07 PM)HSV_BLAZER Wrote:  

(11-26-2012 07:21 PM)WesternBlazer Wrote:  

(11-26-2012 07:00 PM)HSV_BLAZER Wrote:  TE: Backman returns. Accursio is gone. ...Santonio Jones will replace Sam...

Thanks for the additions, but don't we need more LB depth than TE depth? Is he more suited to play TE?

He switched over at about mid-season. Gave us a big blocking package with Sam and Backman playing TE and Jones at blocking FB. HCGM credits this as part of reason for rushing turnaround.

I agree with Smaug about moving Nolen Smith back to receiver to offset the loss of depth there. I think Slaughter will transition well to one of our top linebackers. On the OL I've heard one of the freshman that didn't play this year, Unique Crumbley (sp?), will be a good one.

(11-26-2012 09:08 PM)hooverblazer Wrote:  I agree with Smaug about moving Nolen Smith back to receiver to offset the loss of depth there. I think Slaughter will transition well to one of our top linebackers. On the OL I've heard one of the freshman that didn't play this year, Unique Crumbley (sp?), will be a good one.

I was surprised he did not play this year. He lost a good bit of weight and looked more mobile.

(11-26-2012 09:08 PM)hooverblazer Wrote:  I agree with Smaug about moving Nolen Smith back to receiver to offset the loss of depth there. I think Slaughter will transition well to one of our top linebackers. On the OL I've heard one of the freshman that didn't play this year, Unique Crumbley (sp?), will be a good one.

You could say that he is one of a kind.

(11-26-2012 09:28 PM)Blazer Engineer Wrote:  

(11-26-2012 09:08 PM)hooverblazer Wrote:  On the OL I've heard one of the freshman that didn't play this year, Unique Crumbley (sp?), will be a good one.

I was surprised he did not play this year. He lost a good bit of weight and looked more mobile.

I think that I heard back when fall practice started that he wasnt going to be eligible this year ( if so, I assume it would have been due to marginal performance in the classroom ).

Connor Boyett will be a senior on the DL. Finished 2nd in sacks, 1st in forced fumbles/fumbles recovered, 3rd in tackles for loss.

Why he didn't play more the last few games, idk?

I also think Chris Walton will be a senior.

Until shown otherwise, I am offically worried about our team's lack of tackling ability with the departure of Irvin & Burdette.

For the spring

QB-Brown,Perry,Greer,Craft
RB-Franklin(If Oline really improve),Reaves,Coles
FB-Jones
TE-Backman,Parrotta,Pruitt,Longoria,Davis,Pickren(hope he moves to D-end)
WR-Williams,Wright,Young
WR-Smith(hopeful he moves back),Vinson
WR-Davis,Nelson,
OL-Ike,Haqq,Forehand
OL-Autrey,Hix,Salako
OL-O'Leary,Slyvester
OL-Crumbley,Naumann
OL-Blankenship,Carter
K Long,Anderson

DE Watkins,Grissett,Onufrak,Roberson(If he still cant play LB)
DT-Scott,Morris,Gordon(Why is he on D again)
DT-Boyett(Would make a good end),Christian,Byrd
DE-Walton,Rabb,Wright
LB-Challenger,Wills
LB-Bastien
LB-Jones,Pettaway
CB-Brackett,Landers,Brown
CB-Powell,Adams
FS-Webb,Ganus
SS-Jones,Height
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I know I didn't include walk-ons.

(11-26-2012 10:11 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  

(11-26-2012 09:28 PM)Blazer Engineer Wrote:  

(11-26-2012 09:08 PM)hooverblazer Wrote:  On the OL I've heard one of the freshman that didn't play this year, Unique Crumbley (sp?), will be a good one.

I was surprised he did not play this year. He lost a good bit of weight and looked more mobile.

I think that I heard back when fall practice started that he wasnt going to be eligible this year ( if so, I assume it would have been due to marginal performance in the classroom ).

Yep, he was academically ineligible. Didn't pass enough classes. Hopefully he turned it around and will be back.

(11-27-2012 12:46 AM)Big Dee Wrote:  For the spring

QB-Brown,Perry,Greer,Craft
RB-Franklin(If Oline really improve),Reaves,Coles
FB-Jones
TE-Backman,Parrotta,Pruitt,Longoria,Davis,Pickren(hope he moves to D-end)
WR-Williams,Wright,Young
WR-Smith(hopeful he moves back),Vinson
WR-Davis,Nelson,
OL-Ike,Haqq,Forehand
OL-Autrey,Hix,Salako
OL-O'Leary,Slyvester
OL-Crumbley,Naumann
OL-Blankenship,Carter
K Long,Anderson

DE Watkins,Grissett,Onufrak,Roberson(If he still cant play LB)
DT-Scott,Morris,Gordon(Why is he on D again)
DT-Boyett(Would make a good end),Christian,Byrd
DE-Walton,Rabb,Wright
LB-Challenger,Wills
LB-Bastien
LB-Jones,Pettaway
CB-Brackett,Landers,Brown
CB-Powell,Adams
FS-Webb,Ganus
SS-Jones,Height
P

I know I didn't include walk-ons.

P- Mullins