Some big shoes to fill

[MidTnBlues]

After this upcoming bowl game we will say goodbye to a really talented group of seniors.

Byard/Walker/Watt - Safeties
Parker/Bryson - RB
Luckett/Barber/Wafford - LB
Batties/Collis - WR

Here is the list of folks we have returning. My biggest concern are safeties since I am not too familiar with the young guys we have to step up.

# Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.
2 Alex Dale CB 5-10 192 R-Jr.
7 Jovante Moffatt CB 6-0 190 Fr.
9 Jeremy Cutrer CB 6-2 170 Jr.
16 Khalil Brooks CB 5-11 190 Fr.
23 Chris Brown CB 6-1 178 R-Jr.
28 Dontavious HeardCB 6-1 196 Jr
29 Darryl Randolph CB 5-11 184 R-Fr.
47 Michael Minter CB 6-0 184 R-So.
Robert Kelley CB 5-9 180 R-So.

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11 Peter Bailey DE 6-4 252 Jr.
43 Jahmal Jones DE 6-3 238 R-So.
49 Steven Rhodes DE 6-3 248 Jr.
59 Chris Hale DE 6-4 266 R-Jr.
60 Azar Wilson DE 6-0 250 R-Jr.
85 Darrius Liggins DE 6-4 239 R-Fr.
94 Tyshun Render DE 6-4 220 Fr.
95 Trae Philpots DE 6-4 240 Fr.
96 Ismael Aurismond DE 6-3 230

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91 Justin Akins DL 6-4 257 R-So.
51 Shaquille Huff DT 6-1 318 R-Jr.
90 Patrick Stewart DT 6-2 266 R-Fr.
93 Malik Manciel DT 6-3 265 Fr.
97 Raynard Felton DT 6-4 278 R-Jr.
98 Derious Bennett DT 6-1 307 R-Jr.
99 Jimal McBride DT 6-2 319 Jr.

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30 Darius Harris LB 6-2 224 R-Fr.
31 D.J. Sanders LB 6-0 213 So.
33 Myles Harges LB 6-2 228 Jr.
34 Anfornee StewartLB 6-1 215 R-Jr
40 Chris Melton LB 6-1 205 Fr.
45 Charles Okoreeh-BaahLB 6-0 199 R-So

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10 Justin Lloyd S 5-11 186 R-So.
25 William BeAird S 5-11 200 R-Jr.
36 Richie Bisaccia S 6-0 193 R-So.
46 Vernon Walker S 6-0 175 Fr.



Offense:

2 Austin Grammer QB 6-2 204 R-Jr.
12 Brent StockstillQB 6-0 200 R-FR
19 John Urzua QB 6-3 170 Fr.

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1 Shane Tucker RB 6-0 204 Jr.
25 Desmond AndersonRB 5-10 174 Fr.
26 Kamani Thomas RB 5-9 198 R-So.
27 Ruben Garnett RB 5-9 175 Fr.
32 I'Tavius MathersRB 5-11 195 R-Jr.
44 J'Vonte Herrod RB 5-11 231 R-Fr.

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4 Tristan Walker WR 5-9 161 R-So.
7 Jocquez Bruce WR 5-10 162 Fr.
9 Isiah Upton WR 6-0 185 Fr.
10 Ty Clemons WR 5-11 176 R-Fr.
13 Demetrius FrazierWR 5-10 198 Jr
18 Jevontey Smith WR 6-3 205 R-So.
19 Derek Barnes WR 6-0 180 R-Jr.
35 Terelle West WR 5-10 185 Fr.
37 Patrick Smith WR 6-0 180 R-Fr.
38 Jim Cardwell WR 5-9 170 R-Fr.
86 Rod Ducksworth WR 6-0 167 Jr.
87 Richie James WR 5-9 171 R-Fr.
TJ Plymouth WR 6-0 180 R-Fr.

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48 Max Linder TE 6-3 238 R-Fr.
83 Sean Smith TE 6-7 243 R-Fr.
84 Terry Pettis TE 6-5 228 R-Jr.
88 Lucas Hamilton TE 6-5 262 R-So.

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50 Jesse Moffitt OL 6-2 284 R-Fr.
55 Carlos Johnson OL 6-3 300 R-Fr.
56 Maurquice ShakirOL 6-3 322 R-Jr.
57 Jonathan Roth OL 6-5 280 Fr.
58 Daniel Morris OL 6-2 229 R-So.
63 Josh Chester OL 6-3 300 R-Jr.
64 David Adams OL 6-3 294 R-Jr.
65 Hunter Rogers OL 6-7 328 R-Jr.
66 Daniel Stephens OL 6-2 304 Jr.
70 Conner Trent OL 6-5 306 R-So.
72 Josh Fannin OL 6-3 310 Fr.
73 Chandler Brewer OL 6-6 310 Fr.
74 Robert Behanan OL 6-3 285 R-Fr.
79 Deandre Ford OL 6-6 378 Fr.

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17 Jordan Willis FB 5-10 226 R-So.
Kyle Coombes FB 5-11 206 R-Fr.

 

[TeKEraider]

I think Walker is the unsung hero that will be missed the most. Our defense really struggled when he was out. Tightened up as soon as he got back.

 

[MTBig Blue]

Nic Beasley is no longer on the team either which takes away another safety spot. His career was done due to injuries before the season even started.

Got to think safety will be a huge need this offseason. We will probably sign 2 JUCO's

 

[MidTnBlues]

I'm going to assume they move Alex Dale to Strong Safety next year. I think he is a better safety than a corner.

Thanks, Big Blue. I forgot about his injury during the spring. I took him off.

 

[BRaiderDave]

I think the RB Mathers has only one more year, right?

 

[C-Bow]

I think the RB Mathers has only one more year, right?

Correct.

I'd imagine Herrod will get a medical RS for this year though so he should still have freshman status next year.

 

[SmithO1906]

Our offense will be EXPLOSIVE next year. If we can find two safeties and some linebackers we will be dangerously good

 

[TeKEraider]

I agree about Dale I think he will play safety next year. Possibly Minter too.

 

[MTsumner92]

5 jucos and 1 transfer. There goes the argument that Jucos don't produce.

 

[MTsumner92]

Stickel is done.

 

[C-Bow]

Stickel is done.

Good call there. By the way, anyone see Adam lately? Dude shed like 100 pounds almost instantly. Crazy transformation.

 

[Blueraider_Mike]

5 jucos and 1 transfer. There goes the argument that Jucos don't produce.

No one to my knowledge ever said JUCOs don't produce. I think we should use this to fill immediate needs, the risk is doing it too much and then missing and then you are chasing your tail for the right numbers. I think we sign about the right number.

 

[MTBig Blue]

I'm all for signing JUCO's to fill immediate needs. Just not 18 JUCO's like Troy used to do.

 

[blueraiderJT]

Brooks will see the field too. He has major talent. Kevin Byard was a redshirt as well. I look for this kid to be effective in the secondary. Heard and Cutrer will be good at DB. Harges should fill in a LB spot too.

 

[MTBig Blue]

Heard probably would have started most years, but he had some good ones in front of him. Cutrer, Howard etc

 

[MTsumner92]

I thought brooks was one of the top 5 incoming freshman. Looking forward to watching him in spring. Did Bailey redshirt?

 

[TeKEraider]

No he played all season. Unfortunately with little impact.