Baker will be the clear starter or probably transfer. That would leave Aamil Wagner, Chris Terek, Ty Chan, and Sullivan Absher for the 2 Tackle spots.
They have been in the program longer and are really good players.
IrishMike, I personally think the only position locked up going into Spring should be Craig at center. I thought both Rocco and Coogan were slow of foot, even for guards. Thought Rocco was decidedly better than Coogan overall, but we don’t know whether his knee injury will impact on his play next season, etc... Billy looked good when Rocco went down, and I think he’ll claim one of the guard spots, making it a Rocco vs Coogan competition, and I think Rocco wins this assuming full recovery from knee surgery and continued improvement. I’m hoping Knapp overwhelms as a true freshman and makes this a three way competition and difficult decision for Rudolph.
Terek isn't a tackle. Jagusah could be in the mix there as well.
Jagusah will challenge somewhere. Either at tackle or guard. He could pass up Coogan or win a tackle job
Don't see Knapp being close to ready. Needs to add a ton of weight
Coogan had the worse season of those three. If he starts next year the interior issues we saw this year will continue. I see him as a backup.
The pension comes into effect between year 3-5, but you cannot tap into it until you are 55 years old. UDFA make less than a million a year.
Baker was only a redshirt freshman when he started a few games in 2021 and didn't play very well. But next year, as a 5th-year senior, hopefully he'd be more ready for the job at that point.
You may be right. Can’t have any confidence in Knapp’s reported weight. I’ve seen 265-270 his junior year, but nothing about his senior year weight. Remember an article in the summer quoting his strength coach about his gains in weight and strength, adding 40 lbs. Arriving at 270 vs 310 will determine whether he competes at guard this next season or not. Pendleton is already north of 310.
The sheer amount you post in numerous threads from morning to night has me re-thinking how much I should post.
You have to qualify for a season credit. You need credit for 3 seasons to be vested. It takes some guys 5 or 6 years to get vested based on their roster situations.
He will be lucky to get a good contract. And even luckier to get a second one. NFL is notorious for dropping OL guys after 4 years. The dude doesn’t have IT. I’m not that upset he’s home. More for what I see as a bad decision. But it’s his bad decision.
That is outstanding stuff Telx. I hope you are well and hope you and family are having a great Christmas season, my friend.
Silly move. He would get more development (much needed) if he returned to ND. He will be lucky to make a roster.
Christmas season is off to a great start for me and family, and hope the same for you and yours IrishMike. Like most, if not all of us, my opinion of Knapp is based entirely on some film and a few articles. I love the way he plays, very aggressive and really powerful at the point of contact. Golson is right to question whether he is big enough as his reported weight is usually in the 265-270 range, but I’ve also read where he has gained considerable weight and strength his senior year. We’ll know soon enough, and if he is above or around 300, I do think he will be in the mix for guard. I think he has a really high ceiling, as does Lambert, but A year learning the system and gaining strength and weight is the most likely path to playing meaningful minutes.
He's got to get heavier. I agree he has the inside track but you can't be a ft starter at rt at 270, and he's gonna lose weight as the season goes on. The fact that he's still under 290 after a year in the weight program is concerning long term
Pendleton is a guard
Jagusah is the one you find a spot and get him on the field if he’s what everyone thinks he will be
