Who needs to step up in order for this team to get back to the finals?

The young offensive linemen head the list. This season rests on what they are doing right now in the weight room and running. They need to step up big time.

The young offensive linemen head the list. This season rests on what they are doing right now in the weight room and running. They need to step up big time.

 

Well, on the offensive line, we know we have the returning center (Adams)and one of the tackles (Genal). Was Mathews hurt much of last year? I don't remember seeing him play much. Then you could possibly have Thoerner and Bragg slide in there somewhere. That could form a senior line. As far as the juniors, there is a list of them that could be worked in or even get a starting position doepending on how hard they are working now.

 

I think they are stong at wide out with junior Brennan and senior Smith. Running back should be Vocke and possibly Staten playing both ways as the fullback/linebacker. Others that could get carries could be Kremer and a few sophmores Erdman and Nussbaum. Is Crane coming back to play? He could carry too, I guess. Never have really seen him play. Personally, I think the QB position is open between the senior Colosimo and the junior Davis. Davis could get the edge if he does not play baseball and concentrate on football. Although, who knows, maybe they could move Larimore back to QB too.

 

Defense; I think they are set at linebacker with 2 juniors and a soph, Kremer and Staten; along with sophomore Max Nussbaum. defensive backs? who knows.....Vocke, Brennan, Smith, Studer....I am not sure about them. Defensive line will be intersting. If some of the Juniors step up on the offensive side, some of the seniors could play defensive line. Senior Jenal started on defensive tackle sometime. If some of the Juniors get bigger and stronger on defense, they could score starting spots. Juniors Bradley (nose), Cruse (end) and Evertt (end) played a lot last year; that leaves one or two tackle spots open for a bunch of other juniors to fight it out between Lawless, Verkamp, Brilz, Flannery...and who knows who else.

 

Any other opinions?

Edited February 22, 201016 yr by Ram
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Well, on the offensive line, we know we have the returning center (Adams)and one of the tackles (Genal). Was Mathews hurt much of last year? I don't remember seeing him play much. Then you could possibly have Thoerner and Bragg slide in there somewhere. That could form a senior line. As far as the juniors, there is a list of them that could be worked in or even get a starting position doepending on how hard they are working now.

 

I think they are stong at wide out with junior Brennan and senior Smith. Running back should be Vocke and possibly Staten playing both ways as the fullback/linebacker. Others that could get carries could be Kremer and a few sophmores Erdman and Nussbaum. Is Crane coming back to play? He could carry too, I guess. Never have really seen him play. Personally, I think the QB position is open between the senior Colosimo and the junior Davis. Davis could get the edge if he does not play baseball and concentrate on football. Although, who knows, maybe they could move Larimore back to QB too.

 

Defense; I think they are set at linebacker with 2 juniors and a soph, Kremer and Staten; along with sophomore Max Nussbaum. defensive backs? who knows.....Vocke, Brennan, Smith, Studer....I am not sure about them. Defensive line will be intersting. If some of the Juniors step up on the offensive side, some of the seniors could play defensive line. Senior Jenal started on defensive tackle sometime. If some of the Juniors get bigger and stronger on defense, they could score starting spots. Juniors Bradley (nose), Cruse (end) and Evertt (end) played a lot last year; that leaves one or two tackle spots open for a bunch of other juniors to fight it out between Lawless, Verkamp, Brilz, Flannery...and who knows who else.

 

Any other opinions?

 

I agree with pretty mcuh all of what you said...however, Crane is no longer at BW.

I agree with pretty mcuh all of what you said...however, Crane is no longer at BW.

 

Where did he transfer?

Where did he transfer?

 

Back to SK.

Back to SK.

 

Wow, didn't know that.

The line also needs to stay healthy. 2 of them got hurt early last season and played with injury all year.

The line also needs to stay healthy. 2 of them got hurt early last season and played with injury all year.

 

At this point, with all those sophomore lineman now juniors, I think they should be pretty deep with lineman. You have Flannery, Lawless, Williams, Brilz, Eyckmans, Greenweller, Bradley. I think all or some of these guys could fill in pretty quickly if someone goes down. I feel they will be deep at the line position. That is just my opinion.

QB is going to be interesting. Colosimo and Davis are very similar - solid passing but not great running. A running QB has been a big part of Beechwood's offense the last 4 years.

 

The good news on the line is with all the depth there might not be any linemen going both ways. In fact, depth is going to be a nice luxury for Beechwood this year. I don't think we will see all starters going just one way but there will likely be very few two way players this coming season.

QB is going to be interesting. Colosimo and Davis are very similar - solid passing but not great running. A running QB has been a big part of Beechwood's offense the last 4 years.

 

The good news on the line is with all the depth there might not be any linemen going both ways. In fact, depth is going to be a nice luxury for Beechwood this year. I don't think we will see all starters going just one way but there will likely be very few two way players this coming season.

 

That is why I was wondering if the coaching staff is considering moving Larimore back to the QB position. I have no insight on this. just an option.

 

I also agree with your opinion about the line; however, with that being said, I think there will still be a handfull of guys going both ways. Probably not with the lineman but more at the skilled positions.

Is Larimore the big kid that played TE last year and was injured? Is he back? Or is it his younger brother?

 

I was impressed with the big kid.

Is Larimore the big kid that played TE last year and was injured? Is he back? Or is it his younger brother?

 

I was impressed with the big kid.

 

It is the Larimore you are thinking about. He doesn't have a brother. He will be a senior this coming season. He was injured pretty much all season last year. It was a huge blow to the Tigers as he is an excellent defensive end. He played QB as a freshman and was at times dominating. He would be the best runner of the 3 QB's being discussed here and he probably has the strongest arm of the three. But he hasn't played QB since his freshman year. By the way, he also is a great punter and would be one of the best in N. Ky. if healthy. He can crush the ball.

It is the Larimore you are thinking about. He doesn't have a brother. He will be a senior this coming season. He was injured pretty much all season last year. It was a huge blow to the Tigers as he is an excellent defensive end. He played QB as a freshman and was at times dominating. He would be the best runner of the 3 QB's being discussed here and he probably has the strongest arm of the three. But he hasn't played QB since his freshman year. By the way, he also is a great punter and would be one of the best in N. Ky. if healthy. He can crush the ball.

 

I heard he's not going to punt since his injury was to his kicking leg (knee).

Vocke should have a breakout year.