I agree I honestly forgot to mention him. He's going to be a guy that a lot of people don't know right now but will in a year from now.
Latrell Bankston Commits
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I love the TFL's and sacks this guy posted at the DT spot.
I'm dreaming of a sub package on 3rd down next year with McDonald, Bankston, Peterson and Bailey. That group is could get after a lot of QB's!
I'm dreaming of a sub package on 3rd down next year with McDonald, Bankston, Peterson and Bailey. That group is could get after a lot of QB's!
Dline has generally been a positive the last 3 seasons so I won't expect a total washout there...very curious about the Oline situation and how it plays out.
I'm definitely more concerned about the O-line, however I like to think that the success they have had this year will carry over into next year with the new additions.
It sounded like there's some good talent waiting in the wings.
It's almost like CMC had a plan.
I have been so impressed with Johnson throughout his career, just a shame he doesn't have one more year without Lima in front of him. Made a great play to stop TX last week. Guy just sees things great and has enough speed to make the play.
Love this pickup, I thought I was pumped for the DL this season, pass the kool aid for next year. The Bailey injury was a bummer but it got some valuable PT for the younger guys and man does it set that defensive front for next season.
CMC's plans have plans.
Lots of red shirts that have been getting stronger, bigger, and smart about the offense. No need to play a true freshman unless they are an absolute stud...and we have had a few of those! Instead of dreading a steep fall off year, we can now have fun anticipating who starts next year!
OL had some trouble with the immediate fix compared to the DL. If you remember we had grad transfer's Tyler Catalina who committed then flipped and David Dawson who committed then quit football. Knipfel as a 3 year JUCO was a major hit.
DL is definitely losing some beef upfront with Lima and Johnson. I have doubts that anyone on the roster can hold the point of attack like those two can. Seems like they have a lot of disruptive pass rusher types, but no real space eaters. I guess we'll see if Bankston and Lee can fill that role. Don't know that I'd want Uwazarike in there on 3rd and 1. Still, they should have a nice rotation and DE with Bailey back should be dominant. It would be nice if the light went on for Josh Bailey in his final year. I see it as:
DE: Bailey/Peterson, McDonald, B. Peterson
NT: Bankston/Lee, Uwazarike, Bailey, Robertson
DE: Uwazarike/Peterson, Robertson, Suttle
OL, I feel like it's a good sign that they haven't went hard after JUCOs at this point. They must feel pretty good with what they have. There's two solid starters with experience in Downing and Newell. I think that Ramos steps right in at LT. RG is probably Hudson unless someone beats him out. RT is my big question mark. Does Foster take that step forward? Is Triebur ready? Or maybe Remsburg? On the inside, it will be interesting to see where Ross, Simmons, Hufford, Schweiger fit in.
The seniors playing the way they have is the best possible outcome for the oline. The guys in the waiting are probably good enough to play, but another year of growth and perfecting their craft is just what the doctor ordered. I am still concerned simply because we will be losing so many starts this season from the oline, but I think we will be as good next season with potential to be better as they mature as a group.
Definitely. A lot of kids have had developmental time within the system, so I think the situation couldn't be more different than when we had to replace a bunch a couple years ago.
Absolutely. We're not rebuilding with the guys we have, rather reloading with guys that know the system and have time within the established program. I'm not saying there won't be a drop off, especially right away, I just don't think it's going to be as big of a drop off. And who knows, maybe next year's group will be even better than this year's.
We would a very attractive landing spot for a grad transfer OL this off season
I think Johnson has made a better case for the NFL this year than Lima. Not saying one is better than the other, they do different things exceptionally well, but Johnson has more the skill set that NFL wants. Lima might develop some better moves to penetrate more often but beating a double team in the NFL is something about 4 or 5 people on the planet can manage.
Welcome aboard Latrell.
We play KU this weekend, I'm expecting to see a lot young DL and OL players in the game. Hopefully we get a bit of a preview of things to come.
We play KU this weekend, I'm expecting to see a lot young DL and OL players in the game. Hopefully we get a bit of a preview of things to come.
Doesn't worry me at all. If you are the best D-Lineman on the team, you are the going to be double teamed by the opponent. It doesn't matter what school he goes to.
Also, he committed to ISU this morning. What are you worried about?
