Football: Whites can play Center but not Guard??

[Deadlift]

"Top" (the typical black supremacist version, of course) senior offensive prospects by position

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14046179/top-senior-offensive-prospects-by-position


Georgia's - Clint Boling - played left guard during his first 2 seasons' at Georgia. He's not even listed. I would take him over Pouncey and Hudson. I don't see where Hudson is some kind of "agility freak."

Guard

1. Mike Pouncey (Florida) 6-5/312/5.29/1-2
His poor showing at center in the season opener has been well documented. Teams could allow him time to develop in the pivot or simply put him back at his more natural guard position.

2. Rodney Hudson (Florida State) 6-3/284/5.26/2
Smaller than scouts would like, he has rare agility and is an ideal candidate in a zone-blocking offense due to his quick feet, toughness and high football IQ.

3. Benjamin Ijalana (Villanova) 6-4/320/5.34/2-3
Grading out in line with where Massachusetts standout Vladimir DuCasse was at this time last year, Ijalana will likely be asked to make the same transition from left tackle to guard as the Jets' 2010 second-round pick.

4. Marcus Cannon (TCU) 6-5/358/5.34/3
Despite his surprisingly quick feet, Cannon's bulk and power make him a better fit inside or back at right tackle than the blindside position he serves at for the Horned Frogs.

5. Steve Schilling (Michigan) 6-5/304/5.14/3-4
A highly touted prep prospect, Schilling has seen action at both guard positions and right tackle in his four starting seasons. Scouts value his versatility and durability.

Center

1. Stefen Wisniewski (Penn State) 6-3/298/5.16/1-2
The son of former Penn State (and Raider) great Steve Wisniewski; Stefen isn't the dominator his father was, but is more technically refined.

2. Kris O'Dowd (Southern Cal) 6-4/300/5.16/3
O'Dowd was a rare true freshman starter for the Trojans, but to warrant high draft status, he'll need to remain healthy; he has undergone surgeries to his knee and shoulder already.

3. Colin Baxter (Arizona) 6-3/295/5.20/4-5
An underrated component to junior quarterback Nick Foles' success this season, Baxter is improving his pro grade after a solid showing against Iowa, which has arguably the country's most talented defensive line.

4. Zane Taylor (Utah) 6-2/300/5.19/5-6
Taylor lacks the height scouts prefer, but his great strength (41 reps in the 225-pound bench press) and consistency (already a two-time all-conference pick) make him a legitimate late-round prospect.

5. C Kevin Kowalski (Toledo) 6-3/298/5.19/6
A veteran interior lineman with experience at guard and center, Kowalski plays with the physicality and toughness reminiscent of former Rockets John Greco and Nick Kaczur.

Center is one spot on the O-line -- while there are 2 guards and 2 tackles... sounds like some folks just want Whites to have the "token" spot, and that's it.




Edited by: Deadlift

 

[Deadlift]

At QB, who wouldn't take Greg McElroy over Kaepernick and JJ (for the NFL)? Heck, I'd take McElroy over Christian Ponder.

McElroy is more confident and reads coverages better.

 

[Deadlift]

Greg McElroy is still not getting respect... kind of like former LSU QB - Matt Flynn.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14197755

5. Jason Pinkston (Pittsburgh) 6-4/320/5.12/2
Similar in build to Duane Brown and Chester Pitts, a team will like Pinkston's combination of strength and agility enough to pick him in the top 64.

I knew it was only a matter of time before they started worshipping this slow-footed blob again... And he's probably only about 6-foot-3.

It's "eerie" that Lee Ziemba and Gabe Carimi aren't on the Tackle list... In the comments section, some people are wondering where Carimi is.

Guard

1. Rodney Hudson (Florida State) 6-3/284/5.26/1-2
Reminiscent of longtime Kansas City starter Brian Waters, Hudson's ability to get out in front of run plays and anchor in pass protection despite his relative lack of size are impressive.

2. Mike Pouncey (Florida) 6-5/312/5.29/2
Even taking his struggles with snaps out of the equation, Mike has not played as strong or balanced as brother Maurkice, a first-round pick in '09 and current starter for the Steelers, did a year ago. Still, he has the size and athleticism to be a long-time starter.

3. Orlando Franklin (Miami, Fla.) 6-7/318/5.30/2-3
Franklin sometimes looks vulnerable to speed at left tackle, but teams will view him as a starting guard or right tackle prospect with coaching because his strong hands and length make it tough for defenders to disengage.

4. Benjamin Ijalana (Villanova) 6-4/320/5.34/3
Already compared to last year's top FCS offensive line prospect, UMass OT Vladimir Ducasse, because of his build and length, Ijalana follows in Ducasse's footsteps by going to the Senior Bowl this January.

5. Steve Schilling (Michigan) 6-5/304/5.14/3-4
One of the reasons Denard Robinson has a lot of room to run when healthy. The former tackle can move opponents off the line with his bulk and feet or get into space to negate linebackers at the second level.

Interesting that foot speed & coordination doesn't get mentioned (or intelligence)... Instead, they create mythical qualities like "length"... and then they are in utter shock when their "ebony titans" suck it up...

Alabama's Barrett Jones is not a Senior, so he wasn't eligible for this list, but he's the best Guard in the SEC! The personification of Strength, Agility and Intelligence. Pouncey who...

 

[Van_Slyke_CF]

There are plenty of talented white linemen in college who don't get the opportunity to show their skills. I hate seeing all the talent-challenged sumos in college and the NFL.

 

[DixieDestroyer]

Whites have the superior intelligence to excel at Center...or OG & OT.