Ogee Ogilthorpe
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The Bad News: No need to belabor the point any further, the line was a significant weakness throughout the entire season. Absolutely overmatched. However...
The Good News: There's no reason this unit should be anything short of a strength next year and beyond. The Gophers O-Line lacked three critical characteristics this year; Experience, Continuity, and Depth. Next year, they will not be lacking in any of these areas.
Due to injuries an ineffectiveness, at least 10 players saw significant time (if not starting) on the O-Line this year. From this point on, with the help of Tim Davis, we'll see a serious evolution among this unit. Through the additional next 3+ weeks of practice and preparation, offseason conditioning, spring ball, the cream will rise to the top. The addition of Carufel (among others) will only sweeten the pot.
11-13 guys or more at this point in time realize that if they put in the time and work, they can be starting next season. The competition should be fierce!!! It'll actually be interesting to see who starts the bowl game on the line and how different things look between now and then after a month of working with Davis.
Generally speaking, this team should be absolutely frightening next year. With no disrespect to WVS, Hightower, Simmons, et al, the Gophers return almost EVERYBODY from a team this year that showed signs of greatness. Barring significant injury (particularly Weber), there's no reason the Gophers shouldn't competing for the BT title next season. Nobody else in the BT comes CLOSE to returning the starters that MN does and the influx of new talent will only add greater depth.
GO GOPHERS!!!!!
The Good News: There's no reason this unit should be anything short of a strength next year and beyond. The Gophers O-Line lacked three critical characteristics this year; Experience, Continuity, and Depth. Next year, they will not be lacking in any of these areas.
Due to injuries an ineffectiveness, at least 10 players saw significant time (if not starting) on the O-Line this year. From this point on, with the help of Tim Davis, we'll see a serious evolution among this unit. Through the additional next 3+ weeks of practice and preparation, offseason conditioning, spring ball, the cream will rise to the top. The addition of Carufel (among others) will only sweeten the pot.
11-13 guys or more at this point in time realize that if they put in the time and work, they can be starting next season. The competition should be fierce!!! It'll actually be interesting to see who starts the bowl game on the line and how different things look between now and then after a month of working with Davis.
Generally speaking, this team should be absolutely frightening next year. With no disrespect to WVS, Hightower, Simmons, et al, the Gophers return almost EVERYBODY from a team this year that showed signs of greatness. Barring significant injury (particularly Weber), there's no reason the Gophers shouldn't competing for the BT title next season. Nobody else in the BT comes CLOSE to returning the starters that MN does and the influx of new talent will only add greater depth.
GO GOPHERS!!!!!
