The House of Blue

I hope you're right about the D-line. So far those guys have been a disappointment. We cannot win in the SEC without a good D-line.

Out of ups for the day...will +1 you asap! To answer that..not heard a whole lot since the Stoops hire..lost some of my inside connects when Joker left..but hey..Im happier with Stoops and not hearing as much on the S&C front!!
I know Zach Meyers was benching 510 as a true frosh..only 10 lbs less than last years starter at OC Matt Smith. Jordan Swindle at 6'8 310 was the fastest OL on the team last year..so thats encouraging news..mabye a move to OG to make use of that speed on pulling plays?? Last I heard on the injury front was that Josh Clemons was back to 100%. Max Smith will be 100% as well..so looks ok on that front.

Stoops will change the whole S&C program..Uk will have a dedicated nutritionist..so kids will have a eating coach if you will LoL This helps a ton. Not everyone responds to carbs and proteins the same way and this guy(s) will solve that. Look for us to be much stronger..better enduranced than before. Stoops spoke on this point early..said we need to get stronger..bigger..and that we would. Guys..this staff is not going to take no for an answer..they will demand 100%..100% of the time..anything less and they will stick you on the pine and put someone in that will give them the effort they want.

As far as the defense..the DL will be much improved. Last year we ran a 3-4 and had no semblance of a pass rush whatsoever. That all changed with the signing of ZaDarius Smith Jason Hatcher and Alvonte Bell. Cobble and Rumph will be so much better..having great talent at De only helps your DT's..harder to use 2 blockers on them when a 6'6 255lb De is eating up your OT or TE. It will br our DT's jobs to eat up blockers. Hold strong at the LOS, and let our DE's and LB's make plays on the ball. Cobble will demand 2 blockers..and Rumph will as well at times..freeing up our pass rushers to be 1 on 1 on the outside. You can go ahead and mark this down: Uk will surpass last years sack totals..25??..by at least 10..and could possibly double that...though that would be a longshot. Bud Dupree, Huguenin,Newton,Graffree,Chapman,Coleman,Johnson, Douglass, and Al Davis will help out at DL too..not just the big 3 signees and Cobble/Rumph. I think Huguenin could become a star under brumbaugh and Eliots coaching..kid has the quicks and the size to dominate.

Big Ol' Pat said on twitter I think he is up to 290 in his weight, all muscle, he was only 270.

UK has Reese Phillips up to 225 which is higher than listed weights at 210/215/205 from sites.

I know a guy who is a walk on, and seems like everyone is busting their butts to be better.

I fully expect this team to be a hell of a lot more physical than last year, not just because of coaching, but because of the added strength. Which is great getting guys big, Meant has me drooling over his size and speed already, isn't he 6-5 270? and can run a 4.7 in the 40? He has load of potential and a great frame, He might become a jumbo DL who can play inside or outside easy. This staff will turn these guys into mean a$$ men.

Let's remember this, JJ Watt was only like a 2 star, hard work can pay off and being agressive and physical, and I can see some of these guys really improve their game, and improve enough to warrant more scouts at games and more players invites to the NFL combine.

As I said last yr UK will be much better because of all of the players that have time played under there belt. And now with the new class that we have landed they will help a ton.

However it will take time for the team to learn the new play books on both offense and defense.

It will also take 3 very good classes for this team to move up the ladder in the SEC. Each yr you add players to each position that you need.