09-08-2015, 10:57 AM
(09-08-2015, 10:48 AM)OutsiderFan link Wrote:Putting aside the offensive ineptitude of the Stanford football team, the Defensive Line situation deserves some serious attention.
In 2015 the DL was expected to look like this:
RE Thomas, Scarlett, Lohn
DT Phillips, Shittu
LE Shittu, Watkins, Lohn
Redshirt DE Jackson and DT Annan
With Phillips out for year in 2015:
RE Thomas, Lohn
DT Shittu, Thomas
LE Scarlett, Watkins
The question is do you play Annan and Jackson as True Frosh? There are pros and cons, but I say get them some game experience because those guys will be counted on in 2016.
In 2016 it would project as something like:
RE Thomas, Jackson
NT Phillips, Annan
LE Watkins, Lohn
Given Peek and Williams are bigger DL than anyone Stanford has on the current roster, and Lohn and Watkins haven't shown much, I don't think these guys can redshirt in 2016 either. So perhaps Annan, Jackson, Williams, Peek, and/or a remaining 2016 signee will be better options. It's conceivable that in 2016, Stanford's top six DL will all be RS Sophs, Sophs, RS Frosh, or Frosh.
Thoughts?
Play the best players. Don't stockpile guys to continue the "dynasty" in future years. The "dynasty" needs preserving now.
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