The tip of the iceberg of the offensive line – the starters – changed in 2004, but the substantive changes were the melting of the bottom of the iceberg. The second team had less maturity and depth, beginning to limit ability to redshirt freshmen or compensate for injuries. Incoming freshman need 2-3 yrs to bulk up, learn plays, practice fundamentals and play as a unit before being pressed into service.
2004 OL recruiting becomes a priority – or should have been.
Willingham's 2004 Class - OL Recruiting Busts
2004 1st Team 2nd Team Reserves Recruits
Seniors - 2 Harris - Soph Bonelli - Jr Santucci - Jr Chauncey Incarnato
Juniors - 5 Morton – Soph Mitchell - Sr Mattes - Jr John Kadous
Soph – 4 (3-RS) Giles - Sr Sullivan – Fr
Freshmen-3(1-RS) LeVoir - Jr Stevenson - Jr Ryan - Soph
Rairdon - Soph
Total - 14
4 returning starters for 2005. 2 departures. 2 incoming freshmen for 2005.





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