Any info as to whether M. Pair will see some PT this year?

[Jax_Vol]

Originally Posted by The Breakerboy

Reason they only carry 8 linemen is because they go out and sign a free agent. This isn't the NFL and we don't need to convert guys this isn't NCAA12. We need real D-linemen plain and simple. Our best years and best D-linemen were d-linemen in HS. Just be patient with what we've got on defense.

What I am saying is that many, is not most, of these big ole guys played both sides of the ball in high school. I am not suggesting we throw someone out there who hasn't played DT before.

[loggervol]

cam clear would make a great 3/4 de.if a guy has talent he should be on the field.whether its on the ol or dl,you know these guys would rather be playing.

[Jax_Vol]

Originally Posted by loggervol

cam clear would make a great 3/4 de.if a guy has talent he should be on the field.whether its on the ol or dl,you know these guys would rather be playing.

Oh yeah, Cam could do it. But we need him at tight end. I think he is going to be the one guy no one is talking about right now who ends up as a big star!

[nyc_vol]

Isn't he an academic question mark, or am I confusing him with Schofield? It would obviously be helpful to have both of these giants participating in the OL rotation.

I really believe that OL play next year will more than anything determine the season and, frankly, Derek Dooley's fate as HC.

[volnashun]

Originally Posted by Jackson_Harris

What I am saying is that many, is not most, of these big ole guys played both sides of the ball in high school. I am not suggesting we throw someone out there who hasn't played DT before.

Agreed. Brendan Downs is an excellent Defensive player and Mack Crowder has been known to be outstanding d-lineman.

[Jax_Vol]

Originally Posted by nyc_vol

Isn't he an academic question mark, or am I confusing him with Schofield? It would obviously be helpful to have both of these giants participating in the OL rotation.

I really believe that OL play next year will more than anything determine the season and, frankly, Derek Dooley's fate as HC.

Schofield is the academic question mark. We hope that he is applying himself and going to make some good grades!

[justingroves]

Originally Posted by thebjd

I doubt anyone in the nation recruited better DT's than Fulmer did. We had great defensive tackles while Fulmer was here. It did drop off after 2002 some but we still recruited a couple of first round draft picks at DT after that.

Two in 7 seasons? (and Dan Williams did it after a year of being coached by Orgeron)

[Chilmonty]

Front 3 on D:
Pair
Possey
Richardson

Even if their technique isn't that good, don't see how they wouldn't clog up the middle on run plays.

Average height 6'6" total weight just over half a ton!

[orangebloodgmc]

Originally Posted by you

iirc, Pair showed out at camp, and Kiffen and Co. Liked him way more than Stone. Hence the James Stone saga when Dooley was hired.

I am recalling that that was Jerquari Shofield.