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I figure we'd just start putting nothing but O linemen on the field at once. Throw 11 of them out there. We'll skip the jumbo package and just call it the "holy s*** they're coming at me" package.
So..what position are you going to short? I mean, I get the thought, and I understand where that comes from considering what just happened this year, but that was a freak occurrence. I have never seen it before.
So..what position are you going to short? I mean, I get the thought, and I understand where that comes from considering what just happened this year, but that was a freak occurrence. I have never seen it before.
Most important position to recruit is defensive tackle.
1. There's fewer of them
2. Our state typically doesn't produce many of them
3. Because there are fewer DT the recruits that position are more highly coveted. You take as many SEC level DT as you can get every single year.
4. Arguably the most important position on the defense in this conference. interior defensive lineman is one of the things that separates this conference from the rest.
Doesn't matter what position you short, you get a chance to add four 4* DT to this roster, you don't hesitate. Its very unlikely it will happen though. But passing the opportunity to land a fourth one would be insanely dumb.
Most important position to recruit is defensive tackle.
1. There's fewer of them
2. Our state typically doesn't produce many of them
3. Because there are fewer DT the recruits that position are more highly coveted. You take as many SEC level DT as you can get every single year.
4. Arguably the most important position on the defense in this conference. interior defensive lineman is one of the things that separates this conference from the rest.
Doesn't matter what position you short, you get a chance to add four 4* DT to this roster, you don't hesitate. Its very unlikely it will happen though. But passing the opportunity to land a fourth one would be insanely dumb.
They wont turn down Mustipher if he wants on board. Never turn away a difference maker type at DT.
A couple thoughts on this:
1. He's the type of guy who will really clog things up in the middle against the run. IMO both him and Lawless really jump out to me when it comes to their physical build. They are two of the more impressive DT's in this class from that standpoint.
2. I don't think it is a slam dunk that Emerson is 100% a DT. I think he could still possibly play some on the Strong Side.
3. With Litaker coming off such a big injury and missing last season I think you have to bring in at least a couple other DT's along with him.
4. DT's are in more demand than any other position for a reason. And in this league you absolutely have to have difference makers there.
would you rather take 4 this year and at best 2 the year after, or 3 this year with a good shot at 3 the next year?
loading up just hurts us the next year, and is what leads to situations like 2016 where we get no freshman.
