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Post by mavsman53 on Dec 18, 2020 14:40:15 GMT -6
Here is what the offense looks like right now. I have added a year to everyone's eligibility, as we don't know who will use the extra year or not.
QB-
Mansell- Sr
Earle- RFr (did not play in enough games, so gets a redshirt)
Stripling- RSoph
Hayden Anderson- Fr
S. Davis (yes I am putting him on here; the most important thing is his health, not football)
RB-
Dobbins- Soph
Tyr. White- Sr
Anthony Smith- Gr. (I think he will have 2 years to play)
Jar'Quae Walton- Fr
C. Perry- Sr
Gone from the Roster:
McCrary
WR-
K. Clark- Sr
Neece- Jr
Brooks-Wess- Jr
Dar. Lewis- Soph
Tae. Williams- Jr
Dav. Johnson- Soph
Br. Harmon- Jr (gave him a redshirt, since he did not play at all this year)
DK Blayklock- RFr (gave him a redshirt)
McCasland- RFr
Myrick- RFr
Gone:
McConnell
TE/FB
Lutz- Sr
Stafford- Jr
Gr. Miles- Soph
Caldwell- RFr
Tr. Price- RFr
Colt Cooper- Fr
Gone from the Roster:
Hohenstein and Tumbleson
OL-
Tr. Knox- Jr
Melrose- Jr
Wy. Tate- RSoph
Burke- Soph
Howerton- RFr
T. Parker- Sr
Z. Terry- Sr
Jar. Marshall- Sr
Millbranth- Soph
Ty Smith- RFr
S. Bower- RFr
Girty- RSoph
J. Andrews Fr
Gone from the Roster-
Russolillo
Crisp
Parmelly
Hendrix
Outlook-
When I look at this offensive unit, there are two groups that need help; OL and TE. I honestly think we are deeper at QB and RB and at WR, we return everyone thus far. The OL is very young and inexperienced right now. I'll say it again, I think we will see 2-3 transfers to the OL. At TE, there is a decent amount of depth. Does Lutz finally become the main guy? Can any of the young guys take a big step forward? The WR group has the most experience, but w need to find another really solid WR. Clark and McConnell are nice, but we need 1 more to go along with them. The depth at RB is better. Smith should fit in nicely with White and Dobbins. I'd still like to find a player that is 230+. We know what we have with Mansell and Earle. Both are very mobile and have a good understanding of the offense. I think everyone will really expect Mansell to become even more of a leader on this team. It's his team now.
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Post by jCat on Dec 18, 2020 14:57:11 GMT -6
I think your outlook is right. The places with the most question marks are TE and OL.
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Post by acutrackfan on Dec 18, 2020 15:24:53 GMT -6
There are a few players who I still wonder if they may return: Tumblesen, Russolillo, and Hendrix. Tumblesen came to ACU from a JC as a walkon and he has seen a lot of playing time as a blocking FB (he doesn't ever line up at the TE spot -- I think he got some scholarship money this past year. Might he return? Also, Hendrix ended up a starter after being a backup for a few years. He could definitely take another year, in fact, because everyone was given a RS year this fall, I actually think he could play for 2 more seasons. Might he return for at least next year? Last, earlier this year, Nico specifically said that he was seriously contemplating coming back for next season to get that "bonus" senior year.
And, that is not even talking about whether Billy Mc might actually return.
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Post by wildcat23 on Dec 23, 2020 14:26:27 GMT -6
There are a few players who I still wonder if they may return: Tumblesen, Russolillo, and Hendrix. Tumblesen came to ACU from a JC as a walkon and he has seen a lot of playing time as a blocking FB (he doesn't ever line up at the TE spot -- I think he got some scholarship money this past year. Might he return? Also, Hendrix ended up a starter after being a backup for a few years. He could definitely take another year, in fact, because everyone was given a RS year this fall, I actually think he could play for 2 more seasons. Might he return for at least next year? Last, earlier this year, Nico specifically said that he was seriously contemplating coming back for next season to get that "bonus" senior year. And, that is not even talking about whether Billy Mc might actually return. Tumbleson was cut did not choose to leave |
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Post by acutrackfan on Dec 23, 2020 14:50:31 GMT -6
There are a few players who I still wonder if they may return: Tumblesen, Russolillo, and Hendrix. Tumblesen came to ACU from a JC as a walkon and he has seen a lot of playing time as a blocking FB (he doesn't ever line up at the TE spot -- I think he got some scholarship money this past year. Might he return? Also, Hendrix ended up a starter after being a backup for a few years. He could definitely take another year, in fact, because everyone was given a RS year this fall, I actually think he could play for 2 more seasons. Might he return for at least next year? Last, earlier this year, Nico specifically said that he was seriously contemplating coming back for next season to get that "bonus" senior year. And, that is not even talking about whether Billy Mc might actually return. Tumbleson was cut did not choose to leave Thanks, Wildcat23, I certainly did not know that about Tumblesen. I liked that kid. Do you have any knowledge on other seniors that are returning or are NOT returning? |
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Dec 23, 2020 17:28:02 GMT -6
I think your outlook is right. The places with the most question marks are TE and OL. One wild card at TE is Caldwell. 6’6 3*. Wasn’t ready to play when he got here bet has the measurements for sure. |
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Post by bogeyman on Dec 23, 2020 17:55:48 GMT -6
It really would be nice to know who is returning. I suppose the coaching staff will have a good feel for that before the Feb. offers turn into commitments. I wonder if in the announcement of the new recruiting class reference will be made to current returners.
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Post by wildcat23 on Dec 23, 2020 18:19:08 GMT -6
I think your outlook is right. The places with the most question marks are TE and OL. One wild card at TE is Caldwell. 6’6 3*. Wasn’t ready to play when he got here bet has the measurements for sure. Andrew Stripling 6’6 205 was moved from QB to TE wonder if this is to make room in QB room since Stone Earle passed him on the depth chart or if the staff thinks he can seriously make an impact |
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Post by PurpleHaze on Jan 12, 2021 18:45:49 GMT -6
McConnell enters the portal per the Tweeter.
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Post by OscarWildeCat, Admin on Jan 12, 2021 18:47:19 GMT -6
McConnell enters the portal. Mitch? Think the Democrats will sign him?  |
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Post by Outsider on Jan 12, 2021 19:12:04 GMT -6
McConnell enters the portal per the Tweeter. I hate to see that, really like that kid and thought he could have a break out year next year. He made really good progress this season. |
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Post by wildcats0075 on Jan 13, 2021 10:19:56 GMT -6
Here is what the offense looks like right now. I have added a year to everyone's eligibility, as we don't know who will use the extra year or not. QB-Mansell- Sr Earle- RFr (did not play in enough games, so gets a redshirt) Stripling- RSoph Hayden Anderson- Fr S. Davis (yes I am putting him on here; the most important thing is his health, not football) RB-Dobbins- Soph Tyr. White- Sr Anthony Smith- Gr. (I think he will have 2 years to play) Jar'Quae Walton- Fr C. Perry- Sr Gone from the Roster:McCrary WR-K. Clark- Sr Neece- Jr Brooks-Wess- Jr Dar. Lewis- Soph Tae. Williams- Jr Dav. Johnson- Soph Br. Harmon- Jr (gave him a redshirt, since he did not play at all this year) DK Blayklock- RFr (gave him a redshirt) McCasland- RFr Myrick- RFr Gone:McConnell TE/FBLutz- Sr Stafford- Jr Gr. Miles- Soph Caldwell- RFr Tr. Price- RFr Colt Cooper- Fr Gone from the Roster:Hohenstein and Tumbleson OL-Tr. Knox- Jr Melrose- Jr Wy. Tate- RSoph Burke- Soph Howerton- RFr T. Parker- Sr Z. Terry- Sr Jar. Marshall- Sr Millbranth- Soph Ty Smith- RFr S. Bower- RFr Girty- RSoph J. Andrews Fr Gone from the Roster-Russolillo Crisp Parmelly Hendrix Outlook-When I look at this offensive unit, there are two groups that need help; OL and TE. I honestly think we are deeper at QB and RB and at WR, we return everyone thus far. The OL is very young and inexperienced right now. I'll say it again, I think we will see 2-3 transfers to the OL. At TE, there is a decent amount of depth. Does Lutz finally become the main guy? Can any of the young guys take a big step forward? The WR group has the most experience, but w need to find another really solid WR. Clark and McConnell are nice, but we need 1 more to go along with them. The depth at RB is better. Smith should fit in nicely with White and Dobbins. I'd still like to find a player that is 230+. We know what we have with Mansell and Earle. Both are very mobile and have a good understanding of the offense. I think everyone will really expect Mansell to become even more of a leader on this team. It's his team now. Seeing McCrary gone from the roster hurts and not just from an impact to ACU's football team. I am just sick that he was injured and robbed of his final 2 years here at ACU. I did not know him personally but from speaking to his Dad some here on Catchat, he seems like such a promising young man and somebody who I can really root for. It just seems like so often when we get transfers down from big schools they have some baggage and don't take academics serious. From all accounts (and Conference Honor Roll and subsequent graduation) McCrary was the exception and took care of the classroom. I am glad to see that is his able to now move on in his career and life but I sure wish I could have watch more of him in the purple and white. |
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Post by Gocats! on Jan 13, 2021 14:35:13 GMT -6
That is a shame. McCrary really added an explosive element to the offense that hasn't been replicated without him in the lineup.
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Post by mavsman53 on Jan 29, 2021 10:58:13 GMT -6
Quick update-
QB-
Mansell- Sr
Earle- RFr (did not play in enough games, so gets a redshirt)
Stripling- RSoph
Hayden Anderson- Fr
S. Davis (yes I am putting him on here; the most important thing is his health, not football)
RB-
Dobbins- Soph
Tyr. White- Sr
Anthony Smith- Gr. (I think he will have 2 years to play)
Jimerson Soph
Jar'Quae Walton- Fr
Jailen Dixon Fr
C. Perry- Sr
Gone from the Roster:
McCrary
WR-
K. Clark- Sr
Neece- Jr
Brooks-Wess- Jr
Dar. Lewis- Soph
Tae. Williams- Jr
Dav. Johnson- Soph
Br. Harmon- Jr (gave him a redshirt, since he did not play at all this year)
DK Blayklock- RFr (gave him a redshirt)
McCasland- RFr
Myrick- RFr
Gone:
McConnell
TE/FB
Lutz- Sr
Stafford- Jr
Gr. Miles- Soph
Caldwell- RFr
Tr. Price- RFr
Colt Cooper- Fr
Gone from the Roster:
Hohenstein
Tumbleson
OL-
Tr. Knox- Jr
Melrose- Jr
Wy. Tate- RSoph
Burke- Soph
Howerton- RFr
T. Parker- Sr
Z. Terry- Sr
Jar. Marshall- Sr
Millbranth- Soph
Ty Smith- RFr
S. Bower- RFr
Girty- RSoph
J. Andrews Fr
Gone from the Roster-
Parmelly
Russolillo
Crisp
Hendrix
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Post by acumedic on Jan 29, 2021 11:18:37 GMT -6
This may be a foolish question, but was the “one time” rule where this past year would not count against someone’s eligibility only for seniors? Example: would Kobe Clark be a Junior again (eligibility wise), or is he considered a senior?
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