James Stone name Freshman All-America by Sporting News

[Fingers]

Tennessee center James Stone earned Freshman All-America honors Wednesday from Sporting News.

Stone saw action in 11 games and started seven contests as a true freshman, including three at left guard and the last four at center. The Nashville product anchored UT's offensive line during the team's 4-0 effort in November to become bowl eligible.

Stone Named SN Freshman All-America University of Tennessee Athletics

 

[govols57]

How is Juwaun James getting missed on these?

 

[RxVol37055]

Great, congrats Stone. I can't wait to see how much our OL as a whole matures.

 

[YankeeVol]

Good stuff. Our OL should be pretty freaking good the next few years

 

[justingroves]

How is Juwaun James getting missed on these?

People look at the amount of sacks given up by the OL and not at how a certain spot produced.

 

[Co. Aytch]

He played great this year. Took all the changing of postion in stride.
Really glad he is getting some cred.

 

[MemphisVol1485]

People look at the amount of sacks given up by the OL and not at how a certain spot produced.

Wouldn't that effect Stone as well. I mean, he played on the same line that gave up the sacks that Juwaun did.

 

[justingroves]

Wouldn't that effect Stone as well. I mean, he played on the same line that gave up the sacks that Juwaun did.

How many freshmen centers are there?

How many freshmen centers are there who also started at guard?

Stone performed well, don't get me wrong, but there are a lot less freshmen starting at two spots on the OL than one.

 

[Bobby720]

The kids played great! This line is going to be sick in 2 years. The future looks bright.

 

[jpruitt]

I wonder if he will stay at center or go back to his natural position at guard?

 

[jpruitt]

Just think of his potential if he can make All-American playing out of position.

 

[chavisut]

I wonder if he will stay at center or go back to his natural position at guard?

Stat at center.

 

[rsm]

Wouldn't that effect Stone as well. I mean, he played on the same line that gave up the sacks that Juwaun did.

obviously it didnt

 

[SDV]

Isn't he left handed? I thought I remember Dooley saying they were going to have to make him switch to snapping with his right hand, which is more natural for the QB. I guess it didn't effect him at all this year, so why switch?
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[crusse10]

Isn't he left handed? I thought I remember Dooley saying they were going to have to make him switch to snapping with his right hand, which is more natural for the QB. I guess it didn't effect him at all this year, so why switch?
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It certainly didn't appear to cause any issues this year, but I wouldn't be shocked if they wanted to change it to the right hand, just to make sure nothing becomes an issue down the road