The Willingham Effect - Offensive Line Recruiting Under Ty and Charlie

Michael Collins by Analyst Written on July 13, 2008
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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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