Neal had on of the worst game by game grades in the country. Dude had a 27.9 against Ohio.
2024-2025 football depth chart and predictions
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It's more of just a rough draft, I think the OL is the most up-for-grab spot and undecided as it gets.
Everywhere else is close to set in stone, but yes depth helps a ton.
He was a stud for Princton, sure he has to beat guys out but I think based on his talent and build he should beat either Neal or Miller. Or he could just be in the rotation.
I'm not sure anyone on the offensive line last year would have started for any other FBS program last season. 0 yards rushing against a mid major program in the bowl game should be enough to tell you how bad it was. So if he doesn't start, then that is a bad sign.
Not sure about Lee as 2nd string, Hanson will get more touches than him but he will still get some playing time.
Still a true frosh... Hard to tell how good he'll be from spring camps/game against other 2nd 3rd string guys.
And they rushed for 9 yards against texas, so i guess that means that Memphis DL was better than Texas?
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No. It means ISU's offensive line was horrible.
ISU had the 11th best OL in the entire NCAA in regards to sacks allowed, while also rushing for *200+ yards a few times. ***Putting an asterisk on the KSU game***
One game wont define the entire OL
Is there any way that I can block posts that hype up the OL?
towards the end of the year, the O-line did have a few decent games. The problem was they were horribly inconsistent (Texas and Memphis)
I remember watching a replay of the UNI game the day after the game and questioned why Neal was starting. He didn't look like he belonged on a division 1 roster at the time. Later in the season, he was actually making some decent blocks and he looked really athletic at times pulling around to make blocks. He still has a long ways to go though.
I remember watching a replay of the UNI game the day after the game and questioned why Neal was starting. He didn't look like he belonged on a division 1 roster at the time. Later in the season, he was actually making some decent blocks and he looked really athletic at times pulling around to make blocks. He still has a long ways to go though.
I would expect the transfer from Princeton would take Neals spot. They made small steps here and there last year. Hoping they took a big one this offseason
Why should it matter where they come from? Guys at D2s get drafted almost every year. If he can play he can play.
The guy is not even on campus yet and he is given a starting spot? I hope he is a stud, but lets let him prove he is a stud. At the very least, he will create competition.
My guess is that Bacon starts at MLB. He is really good in the box. I would think McLaughlin starts also, but I am not sure about the third starter. I think Joey Petersen starts over Ezeogu just because Joey is likely better against the run and the game will start on first down. I could see Burkle starting at TE for a similar reason. The battle for OL spots is going to be interesting. I wonder if we don't see Hufford move to center to try and get our best 5 on the field, but who knows. Hopefully, guys take big steps this year with the added competition. The carries at RB also are intriguing. Can Sama be a workhorse or do we see a rotation like last year? It is going to be a fun year.
According to who? Why are you so worked up about someone's opinion?
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I dunno, I thought the run blocking was poor for most of the season. The K-State game had a lot to do with the snow. The pass protection is usually solid, but in the run game, not so much.
Even if you take the KSU game out of it, they put up over 200 yards rushing against BYU and TCU. Now, I’m not sitting here homering for the OL, I’m just saying there was improvement shown during the season
I'm not worked up. I just think there needs to be competition on the OL for them to get better. With 5 returning starters, 2 solid transfers, and some talented young guys lets see the guys battle for playing time. It will make them all better. None of those guys should feel like they are guaranteed a starting spot.
Here's what I know about the OL:
Positive:
1) overall we showed improvement over the course of last season
2) we have a large percentage of returning starts
3) we have some depth that certainly looks the part
4) we got a guy in the portal who looks the part for the tackle spot
5) @1UNI2ISU says Clanton had his best lines in year 2/3 (if I remember correctly)
6) we seem to be putting more recruiting focus on the OL
Negative:
1) we've never seen a "plus" line over the course of CMC's tenure
2) despite improvement last year, it was up and down
3) new offensive coordinator
Positive:
1) overall we showed improvement over the course of last season
2) we have a large percentage of returning starts
3) we have some depth that certainly looks the part
4) we got a guy in the portal who looks the part for the tackle spot
5) @1UNI2ISU says Clanton had his best lines in year 2/3 (if I remember correctly)
6) we seem to be putting more recruiting focus on the OL
Negative:
1) we've never seen a "plus" line over the course of CMC's tenure
2) despite improvement last year, it was up and down
3) new offensive coordinator
So you think for some reason there won't be any competition? Coaches just filling out depth charts in May?
