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Who steps up for Oher now he is gone?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:05 pm
by BigTrev34
I think that maurice Miller will move to LT. But we have all guards it seems like except for Rishaw Johnson, who hasnt really played. I guess we could move John Jerry to RT if we do move Miller to LT. This is a big hole to fill on the O-line. Anyone know anyone else who will possibly play OT except for Rishaw Johnson and maybe John Jerry?

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:07 pm
by john_avery_fast
Bradley Sowell is the perfect size at 6'6 320 or so, and was considered Mike's backup last season; luckily O never burned his RS. He should get a lot of reps and a chance this spring.

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:05 pm
by BigTrev34
Thanks. I didnt realize who his backup was. I just looked at the roster and didnt remember any of the Ot's except for Oher and Maurice Miller. I only knew Rishaw Johnson bc he was a pretty big recruit.

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:49 am
by john_avery_fast
This is just my opinion, but as the rest are comfortable in their current positions, I believe that Rishaw and Sowell should be given first crack at the job; if they are unable to win it, then start to shuffle around a bit.

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:42 pm
by Townes
I think it's Maurice Miller's job to lose. He is a proven tackle. Also, Darryl Harris is back (I think). He has started at every position on the line. If he is back, that could be the two bookends. I know everyone is excited about Sowell's work ethic, but we need to remember that he is only a redshirt freshman now. Most left tackles don't see time until their third season in a program.

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:01 pm
by Redbluedude
Harris was a Sr. last year. Mo Miller or Jerry will probably take over the position. Sowell may get a look, but that position has to go to someone with experience, I would think.

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:23 pm
by BigTrev34
Doesnt matter guys. Jerry will stay at LG, Mo Miller at RT, and we are set with Oher. People talk very highly about this Markuson guy, who they say will teach Oher and make him strides better. This will be good for us.

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:00 pm
by rebelliousb
I got $10 says he stays. Note date of post.

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:28 pm
by oxfordrebel
rebelliousb wrote:I got $10 says he stays. Note date of post.
HAHAHAHA