From: Benjamin
When is the last time that a team made it through an entire SEC season without an offensive line injury? UGA seems to lose half of their line each year. With the recent departures of Nick Allison and Quinton Richardson, the 2010 line is a wee bit thin on personal. Coach Wolford raved about Allison's potential last year. But, it was not to be. He was engaged since high school, and you always have to wonder about guys like that. (see former Brave and current Ranger catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia)
With the word that they will try and redshirt all of the freshmen, the coaching staff announced that they will try and make it through the season with 8 healthy linemen. 3 of the freshmen could play if needed, but what good are true freshmen in the SEC? Here is a breakdown of our current linemen which illustrates there is no depth.
Seniors:
Jarriel King-a servicable tackle who would be best served on the dline, but is taking one for the team due to numbers
Hutch Eckerson-average tackle. Strength has been a major issure here. His technique is not that bad.
Steven Singleton-never has seen the field and likely never will
Garrett Chisolm-walk on LG who is actually one of our better linemen
Juniors:
Ryan Broadhead-lifetime backup who has never played and is currently out for the season due to an ACL injury
Kyle Nunn-decent tackle who improved throughout last season. Hopefully will take the next step this year
Kevious Watkins-guard or tackle who may turn out to be an asset. Should play a lot this year. If he is good, we could take a large step forward.
Terrence Campbell-guard who was awarded a sixth year due to injury. He has a mean streak, but is undersized against most SEC dlinemen.
Sophmores:
T.J. Johnson-does all the coaches ask. Moved to center this year. Has a mean streak and works hard. He was outmaned a lot last year. Needs to be more consistant.
Freshman:
A.J. Cann-can play any position and may be forced into action this year
Corey Robinson-has good size, but is supposed to be a 2-3 year project
Trammell Williams-interior lineman who looked good in camp
Ronald Patrick-probably the real backup center
Cody Gibson-tackle who will for sure reshirt to gain weight
So we have no depth and lose 4 players. A good percentage to hit on is 60% of your oline signees. Most are 50% or less. We have to get positive performances out of 3 or 4 of the freshmen in 2011 or we are in serious trouble. We may be in it this year, unless we stay healthy.
