2009 preseason OL Teams

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1st Team


LT - Bryan Bulaga(JR/IOWA)
LG - Michael Johnson(SR/ALABAMA) Good player, but there's maybe a better choice out there.
C - Ben Jones(SO/GEORGIA)
RG - Art Forst(SO/RUTGERS)
http://www.scarletknights.com/football/roster/roster-detail.asp?ID=3962

RT - Kyle Hix(JR/TEXAS)


2nd Team


LT - Lee Ziemba(JR/AUBURN)
LG - Stephen Schilling(JR/MICHIGAN)
C - Kris O'Dowd(JR/USC)
RG - Jared McGaha(SO/MICHIGAN STATE)
RT - Sam Young(SR/NOTRE DAME)



3rd Team


LT - Gabe Carimi(JR/WISCONSIN)
LG - Josh Dworacyzk(SO/LSU) If he earns the starting job, he will produce
C - Josh McNeil(SR/TENNESSEE)
RG - Barrett McMillin(SR/WAKE FOREST)
RT - Lucas Nix(SO/PITT) Hopefully he's the real deal.



HONORABLE MENTION


Zane Beadles (UTAH), Adam Ulatoski (TEXAS), Nate Solder (COLORADO), Ryan Pugh (AUBURN), Andrew Datko (FLORIDA STATE), Kyle Jolly (NORTH CAROLINA), Clint Boling (GEORGIA), Mason Cloy (CLEMSON)----



I hope they stay healthy.

 

[DixieDestroyer]

Thanks Deadlift.Ben Jones is a Monster, and Clint Boling should have been 2nd or 3rd team as he's quite an athlete.

 

[Deadlift]

The reason I put Boling as an HM is because I'm waiting see how he performs at his new position of Left Tackle.

He definitely has the athleticism for it, but I want to see where his instincts are at.
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Seniors' Jeff Linkenbach (CINCINNATI) and Kyle Calloway (IOWA) are two more OT's to watch.

 

[Deadlift]

Michigan's O-line looked very good against Western Michigan. We'll see if that continues as the schedule toughens.

USC Center, Kris O'Dowd, who didn't start (or play) against San Jose, might start against Ohio State.

LSU Center, T-Bob Hebert, looks like a real special athlete. He's carrying on the proud tradition of LSU centers.

I'm looking forward to seeing Texas versus Wyoming this week.

 

[DixieDestroyer]

The reason I put Boling as an HM is because I'm waiting see how he performs at his new position of Left Tackle.

He definitely has the athleticism for it, but I want to see where his instincts are at.

Clint Boling named SEC OL of the week following the UGA vs. SC game. Boling graded out at 94% in Saturday's game and was credited with 10 knockdown blocks.

 

[Deadlift]

That's good to hear!

 

[Deadlift]

Colorado Buffaloes' Right Tackle - Bryce Givens' - is a true athlete. He's a freshman.

His technique, and knowing who he's supposed to block, will surely improve with more experience. He appears to be a legit 6-6 and a lean 270-280 pounds.

He seriously reminds me of Jon Stinchcomb. Those are big shoes, I know.

 

[Deadlift]

On Monday, Skip Bayless called Alabama's O-Line "DOMINANT"... In my view, Michael Johnson and Barrett Jones are their best linemen.


LG - Michael Johnson http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Michael-Johnson-30524


OC - William Vlachos http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/vlachos_william00.html


RG - Barrett Jones http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jones_barrett00.html

RT - Drew Davis http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_drew00.html
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Right now, the depth-chart looks alright. (Senior) Michael Johnson's 2 back-ups are now White (J.M. Boswell & Anthony Steen).

Drew Davis' back-up is Tyler Love (http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/love_tyler00.html), and then there's a rotund sumo at 3rd string.

Barrett Jones' back-up is black, but Barrett will be fine if he can stay healthy.