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WR is a massive question mark in my opinion. We've had some really good guys these last few years at the position in my opinion and many are gone. Losing Metcalf to Marshall hurts, he is such a good player and is coming into his prime. He would have been a huge weapon for us. Not happy about that. He's gonna go off at Marshall this year if utilized properly.

One positive is, with the new offense we shouldn't need as many studs at WR as before. I doubt we really go 4 or 5 wide that often, so a rotation of 5-6 dependable guys should be enough. Still, I'm struggling to find those 5-6 studs on our roster. I foresee TE Holden Willis getting a lot of balls thrown his way this year. We'll probably see another TE with a break-out type season as well (Taharin Sudderth is one hell of an athlete, keep him on your radar)

Some of these transfers are gonna have to step up for us and should have real and immediate opportunities to become bonafied starters. I like the Central Arkansas transfer Myles Butler a lot.

I saw Stock called Jamari. Was a nice touch. Glad to see CKD in there as well. He 100% deserves it.

mtfblue said:

you don't need to be extra talented on the oline, you just got to have 5 mentally and physically tough guys playing as a unit and willing to be nasty and impose their will on the man in front of them.

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At least now we have size more in line with our G5 peers to be able to do that.

bluefutcpa said:

Now she has one from Alabama. If I’m middle I do all I can to make her my #1 priority. I remember watching her at Oakland MS and letting the coach know that she was going to be special!!

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Definitely hope we are putting a massive effort into getting her (which I'm sure, given this staff, we are!)

jakeboldenbrp said:

Not sure on venue for UCLA game. I thought Matt had mentioned (outside of our taping) it would be a neutral site contest. That would be huge having all of our non-con games against Top 25 teams all be neutral site.

I do know the Princeton game will be in New Jersey more than likely in early December.

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That will be great. I live in New Jersey about an hour north of Princeton and am excited to attend, already planning to bring a group with me!

you don't need to be extra talented on the oline, you just got to have 5 mentally and physically tough guys playing as a unit and willing to be nasty and impose their will on the man in front of them.

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One of MT's best HOF classes ever.

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MTFAN61 said:

Speaking of McGuire as the local McDonald's owner. Just saw the local McDonald's sponsored billboard on I-24 "WELCOME TO BLUE RAIDER COUNTY" featuring Jalynn Gregory. He is definitely invested.

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Actually saw my first Derek Mason yard sign at McDonald's on North Rutherford tonight driving up to Oakland High School haha

The offensive line probably won't be as talented losing guys like Keylan Rutledge and the tackle that went to Texas Tech but they will definitely be more physical in my opinion

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MidTennMtneer said:

McGuire donates a huge amount. He owns the area McDs and helped start RaidersRising.
I know The Boulevard does as well.
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Speaking of McGuire as the local McDonald's owner. Just saw the local McDonald's sponsored billboard on I-24 "WELCOME TO BLUE RAIDER COUNTY" featuring Jalynn Gregory. He is definitely invested.

I like our RB's, but even they will need decent blocking for an effective ground game. Not to get too far ahead, but Ole Miss will be a good early comparison to the Alabama game last year. While we will have little chance against a probable top 5 team in Ole Miss I'm hoping for improvement in the trenches up front for the Raiders, & that we won't experience the same early season debacle as last year. If we can hang for 3 quarters where we provide relatively decent protection for Nick & some decent blocking for the RB's I'll be pleased.
A game like that I hope for 2 things. No injuries, & to come out with our heads held high. If we can do that then I'll feel pretty good about how we can compete the rest of the year.