Optimism for last years' redshirts

**ScottyP** · 12-26-2007, 08:09 PM

The redshirt FB players from last season seem to be creating some buzz, which has me excited for next year. Guys like Black, Baysinger, etc. could possibly have a big impact on the team next year. Also, does anybody know if Carper is gonna try to make a go of it this year, or is he done?

**Omaha Cy** · 12-26-2007, 11:23 PM

last i remember from a radio show or something, Carper might be ready by fall(might being the key word). i was under the impression that 2008 would be a wash for him as well.

**cmoore_23** · 12-27-2007, 12:22 AM

only prob with carper is doesnt he have to get NCAA aproval?...

**MaxPower57** · 12-27-2007, 01:27 AM

no, carper would have only been a junior this season so he still has eligibility. if he somehow does get on the field next year he can try for the medical redshirt and be a junior next year.

**bfross** · 12-27-2007, 07:15 AM

I was pretty sure I heard his career was over after the injury, but I would love to be proved wrong.

**flander1649** · 12-27-2007, 08:02 AM

It would be nice to see him back in uniform next year adding depth to the linebacking core.

**arganbright2** · 12-27-2007, 11:22 AM

Cameron Bell didn't red shirt but he, Curtiz Mathis, and Anthony Green will be getting some serious reps in at linebacker. Each one goes at least 230 so we will have some size at line backer for the first time in awhile.

**BryceC** · 12-27-2007, 11:39 AM

The Roster on Cyclones.com has Bell at 233, Mathis at 236, and Green at 239. That is excellent size at the LB position. Will any of those guys be in the mix for starting spots? None of them were listed on the 2 deeps, Bibbs and Garrin were the backups at the outside spots.

It seems like Linebackers and D-Line are the most wide open spots, and the ones I'm most interested in now. I hope Bailey Johnson can continue to put on some weight and be a contributor. I thought he played well for an extremely undersized D-Lineman last year.

**cloneu** · 12-27-2007, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by flander1649

It would be nice to see him back in uniform next year adding depth to the linebacking core.

It would be and he is still trying to. But right now I would give it less then a 20% chance of happening.

**jdoggivjc** · 12-27-2007, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by arganbright2

Cameron Bell didn't red shirt but he, Curtiz Mathis, and Anthony Green will be getting some serious reps in at linebacker. Each one goes at least 230 so we will have some size at line backer for the first time in awhile.

Let's just hope they have at least half as much of Bowen's heart to go with that size

**dinger** · 12-27-2007, 11:54 AM

i dont think carper will be back. i have heard more than once from more than one source that his career is over. this includes a friend of mine who is good friends with him from hs.

on another note, i couldnt be more pumped to see baysinger on the field. the dude is a monster!

**Clones85'** · 12-27-2007, 12:31 PM

I think both Osemele and Baysinger will push to take over some minutes immediately. Also don't be so quick to call Wallace Franklin a bust. My brother talked to Wayne Bolt a couple weeks ago and Bolt said Franklin provided the defense with the most problems in practice.

**dinger** · 12-27-2007, 01:11 PM

im also excited about randy kellman.

anyone know anything about aj matthews? he is listed as 201# 6'3" DB with 4.7 speed. that is great size for a safety but 4.7? move to LB maybe?

**kurimski** · 12-27-2007, 01:28 PM

It's going to be really exciting to see what these guys can do after a full year in the system. It's going to be great to see a team that can get physical with everybody else and have some speed on the team as well. I look for big things from the linebackers this year.