Next Year: Who Ya Got?

[tm3308]

Just curious to know what you guys have coming up next year to replace some key starters, particularly Arnaud, Robinson, Franklin, Lamaak (sp?), Osemele, and Sims? Anybody currently on the roster that looks set to take over, new recruits that could battle for playing time? I know you've still got Tiller, but IIRC there were a couple other guys that could win the QB job.

 

[istater7]

obviously, woody and shontrelle will take arobs spot collectively, shontrelle as the main back and woody as the change of pace back. I think hammerschmidt will definitely be starting tight end this year

 

[RustShack]

I think Capello would have won the QB job, but I am interested to see Jantz in practice. I think Barnett might have more "upside" than Capello, but from what I hear JP is the most accurate and hes just a gamer which I think would give us a better chance to win than Tiller who is the most talented, but maybe the worst passer of the bunch. I have Richardson has QBofF for sure though. RS him and let him soak everything in before unleashing him in a few years.

 

[CYVADER]

isn't osemele back next year?

 

[CyFan61]

QB: With Jantz being named the 2nd best JUCO QB in the nation by Rivals, I'm leaning towards him for next year. I hear so much about Barnett but haven't seen him play one time... Anyone at this spot would not surprise me. Jantz, Tiller, Barnett, Capello... hell, even the true frosh Sam Richardson could possibly get it (although I would much rather see him redshirted... unless he's the best guy, that is.) This will be an interesting battle.

RB: Shontrelle will be our guy. I don't think Woody will see many more carries than he did this season - he's found his role. I hate to talk about high school kids but if we land DeVondrick Nealy he may see time here even. Still I think SJ has a solid lock on this.

TE: Gotta think Hammerschmidt is the front runner but Ricky Howard will get a shot. Howard was injured for at least part of the season so who knows what he can show us. Hammerschmidt is basically a Collin Franklin clone at 6'5'' 250 though, so if he can reach that level of athleticism I have to imagine it would be his spot.

OL: We have lots of good, young offensive linemen. Not worried about filling any spots but center. I'm not sure any of really recognized how valuable he was to our offensive. We will miss him next season. Hopefully someone can step up.

S: I think Jacques Washington will get Sims' safety spot. O'Connell's spot will be more interesting. I think it'll be Deon Broomfield but there will be some competition.

However it's a pretty good sight to see only four defensive starters leaving the team. We'll have to replace both safeties, DT Bailey Johnson and DE Rashawn Parker. McDonough and Maggitt are both frontrunners for those spots I would assume.

 

[clonedude]

QB: This is easily the toughest position to pick. I gotta think that the coaches would like someone to step up and take this job by the horns, whether it be Tiller, Jantz, Capello, Barnett, or Richardson? But by going out and getting a JUCO, they obviously do NOT want the same Jerome Tiller back again this year, they want a much improved JT, or else they will go in another direction. I wouldn't be surprised by anyone here, but I'm hoping Jantz is good enough to take it.

RB: Shontrelle is the #1 guy for sure, but I'm not certain he will be durable enough to carry the ball 90% of the time. I think there will be quite a few carries for the #2 and #3 guys... who I think will be Woody and Hollis. I think Hollis could really surprise a LOT of people. Coaches raved about him. It was a VERY tough decision to even RS him last year.

TE: Hammerscmidt would seem to be the front runner, but we are loaded at this position, so who knows? It could be him, Ricky Howard, Richardson, or even the JUCO guy Ernst Brun?

Center: I guess the front runner is Farniok, right? I don't know much about this position at all?

DE: Hopefully the starters can be Lattimer and Rony Nelson? Otherwise, Maggitt needs to step up and take this spot.

DT: With Bailey Johnson graduating, I think the starters here will be Rump and McDonough.

Safeties: I'll go with Washington and Givens here. Could be a lot of guys in the mix here, but I hope Givens is the real deal?

 

[Aclone]

The correct answer to the OP's question is, "More than enough to beat the Hawks in Ames". :wink:

QB: Like most people, I honestly can't pick this one.

RB: Shontrelle Johnson would be most people's favorite, but we'll see how this pans out. Woody will continue to be the short yardage/change of pace back, but redshirt Duran Hollis, newcomer Rob Standard, perhaps James White, or even Devondrick Nealy, should we land him, could all have a major say here. My impression, however, is that if anyone beats out Johnson, he'll have to be a darn good player.

TE: I've been waiting on Hammerschmidt to emerge, and as a junior he'll finally get his chance. Ricky Howard and juco Ernst Brun should at least be good blockers and solid receivers.

OLine: Osemele will more than likely be back for his senior year. "10 juco Jon Caspers redshirted in anticipation of having a starting shot at guard next Fall. Tom Farniok and juco signee Sam Tautolo, who will be on campus for Spring ball, seem the contenders at center. There are a number of young players, redshirt freshmen and sophs, who could break into the two deep.

DE: Pending any juco signee, the starters could be Lattimer and redshirt Rony Nelson, with support from Rosey Maggit and Patrick Neal.

DT: Stephon Ruempolhamer is the sure thing, Jake McDonough and Cleyon Laing, a pair of rising juniors, played quite a bit and showed flashes, and should be fine. The question is, who else joins those three in the rotation?

Safeties: Jacques Washington played a decent amount last year, partially as the nickel 'backer, former juco Earl Brooks didn't. the two seem the likely choices to replace Sims--though a '11 recruit could have a say. Durell Givens, much like Caspers, redshirted, and as a centerfirlder type, will apparently battle Deon Broomfield for the FS spot. The latter showed me a decent turn of speed, tracking down and making a touchdown saving tackle on a breakaway this season.

Linebacker: You didn't ask, but having Matt Tau'fo'ou healthy in the middle all year would be huge. Not only is he good, he allows A.J. Klein to play a role he's more suited for. Lots of youngsters from the '10 and '11 classes will be providing invaluable depth.

 

[bosco]

RB: Shontrelle is the #1 guy for sure, but I'm not certain he will be durable enough to carry the ball 90% of the time. I think there will be quite a few carries for the #2 and #3 guys... who I think will be Woody and Hollis. I think Hollis could really surprise a LOT of people. Coaches raved about him. It was a VERY tough decision to even RS him last year.

We know Woody is the hammer and Shontrelle is the rabbit. What kind of back is Hollis? I know he's a little bigger than SJ but is he as explosive?

 

[CloneFan319]

Shontrelle = Noel Devine IMO.

 

[FootballinTexas]

QB: Barnett, Jantz, Tiller
I think Jantz' line is impressive but once again, I draw caution because he did not
play in the NJCAA, and I think the level of competition that he played was
average. You can argue with me all you want about it but there is a reason why
the #2 rated JUCO QB only had 1 D-1 offer. The #1 rated JUCO QB, BTW he
played in the NJCAA, had 9 D-1 offers. That's a huge discrepancy in two players
that are ranked 1 and 2. So, I'm going to proceed with caution on him until he
gets on campus and starts to compete with our guys that are already in the
system.
RB: Shontrelle, Duck, Woody
TE: Hammerschmidt, Howard
OL: We should see a few RsF get some PT
WR: Who can catch the football?

 

[Al_4_State]

Shontrelle = Noel Devine IMO.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

Shontrelle is good, maybe end up being great, but Devine (when he's healthy) is one of the most explosive players I've ever seen.

 

[cycloneman003]

my guesses of where we'll end up..

QB: Jantz, Capello
RB: Johnson, Hollis, Woody
C: Farniok, Tautolo
TE: Hammerschmidt, Howard
DE: Lattimer, Maggitt, Nelson
DT: Ruemp, McD
S: Washington replacing sims, broomfield for o'connell

 

[tm3308]

Sorry about biffing Osemele's class. I just thought he was a senior based on how he was hyped coming into this year (meaning he played very well last year). At least that's one less hole to fill for you. Just thought I'd apologize for that. I root for you guys most of the time, but I'm not familiar with your roster outside of the big names.

 

[CrossCyed]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

Shontrelle is good, maybe end up being great, but Devine (when he's healthy) is one of the most explosive players I've ever seen.

You're correct.

I do think Shontrelle has as much potential as any back we've gotten in quite a while though. Key for him is he needs to work as hard as A-Rob did and as hard as Woody does.

That juke against Kansas was still quite silly.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhOoyOszLVQ]YouTube - Iowa State's Shontrelle Johnson Jukes on Touchdown vs. Kansas[/ame]

 

[Al_4_State]

You're correct.

I do think Shontrelle has as much potential as any back we've gotten in quite a while though. Key for him is he needs to work as hard as A-Rob did and as hard as Woody does.

That juke against Kansas was still quite silly.

YouTube - Iowa State's Shontrelle Johnson Jukes on Touchdown vs. Kansas

I agree that he has a ton of upside, and will be fondly remembered by ISU fans for years after he leaves, but Devine is a very special player.

I think there are a lot of similarities between the two, unfortunately one of those being that due to their size, they aren't every down backs.

Really looking forward to see his development and maybe some involvement in the passing game next year. Gotta get him into space.

 

[xboxfever]

QB: It is a 3 man race in my mind. Jantz, Tiller, and Barnett. I think either Barnett or Jantz locks up the #1 spot with Tiller than switching positions or transferring. Capello than becomes the 3rd/emergency QB.

RB: Shontrelle will be the starter, but Hollis, Woody, White, and maybe even a newcomer will also get carries. Shontrelle is going to be very good, but I do not think he can carry the ball 20 times a game. 12 - 15 seems about right with him. Woody IMO, will become only a short yard/goaline back.

 

[TheCity]

QB: It is a 3 man race in my mind.

Tiller, Capello, and maybe Jantz (The reason I say maybe is because not only does the starting QB need to be a player that can perform the best, but also needs to be a team leader, it may be difficult to come in 1st year and earn that title) only my opinion.

 

[Wesley]

We will see in the spring game. Maybe we will have 2 qbs at the start.

I look for two rbs as I am not sure Shontrelle can take all the hits.