Fall Camp

[SpeedRabbit]

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My initial thought is that we don't have much at WR. Some people are going to have to step up big time, as well as TOB if there is going to be any passing game this year.

Has anyone seen a defensive depth chart?

[RabbitObsessed]

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Is anyone else wondering why Dom Clare is tweeting the Depth Chart?! I realize its nice that we have something to talk about, and that it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone where people are playing, but still... Keep that stuff in house, Dom. If you are tweeting that, I'm sure you are reading this.

I've had a picture of the depth chart on my phone for awhile, but refrained from sharing it on here for this reason. I'm sure Dom had the go ahead, though. Mine was from Spring as well.

(Seems like the LG, LT & the RG, RT are switched around from last year, might be a typo)

And on that note, the depth chart I have, the line is flipped from what you posted/he tweeted. I have Fick at RT, Buchner at RG, Castle at C, Parker at LG and Witzmann at LT.

[mitchell]

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Frankly I want to see some good running packages this year. No more shift tight ends and run strong side. I want to see the I, and split backs, or others. Our strength will be the offense line, and if we let them carry us with the Kools speed and Doms talent he has but havent seen much of yet. If we get to pass happy to start we are screwed unless TOB figured out how to connect on a ten yard out. If the run game goes strong that opens up for his arm so he should get enough protection to hit down field if he doesnt dance to much and get scared. If we play smart on offense and dont keep the D out there to long we will have a much improved year. If TOB struggles again this year Sumner gets the start next year for sure IMO.

I don't doubt that if TOB struggles that we'll see Sumner this season. At the MVC Media day, Stig made it sound like the rope is pretty short with TOB and they won't hesitate to pull him if he struggles.

[mitchell]

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It look like the GoJacks.com roster is updated with the new freshman.

Some notes:

Players added to roster since spring
FR OL Pat Dutton, 6-3" 220, Blair, Nebraska
FR WR Matt Raymond, 5'9" 160, Elkhorn, Nebraska - First team All-State class B

SO DL Kyle Dykstra, 6'4" 260, Princeton, Minnesota (Ventura JUCO) Was originally a preferred walk-on for the Gophers
JR TE David Hettiger, 6'3" 245, Oak Lawn, Illinois (Harper JUCO / UNO transfer)
SR P Jason Schlautman, 6'2" 195, Columbus, Nebraska (UNO transfer)

[mitchell]

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Has anyone seen a defensive depth chart?

I doubt one will surface but here's my stab at it (*Denotes returning starter)

DE
SR Jake Steffen*
JR Joe Kennedy / SO Anthony Peete
RFR Auston LaBlance

DE
SR Zach Bowers*
SR Eric Wood
RFR Eric Tuschen / RFR Nick Krings
FR J.R. Plote

DT
JR Andy Mink*
JR Josiah Fitzsimmons
SO Kyle Dykstra

DT
SO Chase Douglas* / JR Bryan Burke
SO Simote Moala
FR Tory Dibb

OLB
SR Erich Feller / JR Ross Shafrath
JR Kyle VanVoorst / RFR Jack Sherlock
FR Trent Mason

MLB
SR Mike Lien*
JR Chris Tracy
FR T.J. Lally
FR Brandon Mohr

OLB
SR Dirk Kool*
SO R.C. Kilgore
RFR Robbie Jelsma
FR Ben Muff

CB
SR Daryl Jackson*
SO Travis Lindstrom
FR Je Ryan Butler

CB
SO Winston Wright
JR David Godley
FR Joe Martinson / FR Jimmie Forsythe

SS
JR Bo Helm / SR Rodkem Matthews / JR Sylar Luxa
JR Brett Tigges

FS
SR Anthony Wise*
SR Rodkem Matthews
FR Jake Gentile / FR Mark Pickerel

* Not quite sure where to place Matthews. He played at CB for his whole career until he was moved to Safety to compete for the starting spot. I'm guessing he will be similar to Joe Blackman a few years ago in that he will be able to help out at any of the DB spots.

Depth is a bit short at a few spots (DL, CB, S) so I wouldn't be surprised to see a few freshman get their redshirts pulled.

[Danger41]

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I just hope we get some Twit Pics from Stig Pop and the meeting rooms, while he's at it.

Maybe we'll be seeing some @MadManual action before too long.

[shot_5533]

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I doubt one will surface but here's my stab at it (*Denotes returning starter)

DE
SR Jake Steffen*
JR Joe Kennedy / SO Anthony Peete
RFR Auston LaBlance

DE
SR Zach Bowers*
SR Eric Wood
RFR Eric Tuschen / RFR Nick Krings
FR J.R. Plote

DT
JR Andy Mink*
JR Josiah Fitzsimmons
SO Kyle Dykstra

DT
SO Chase Douglas* / JR Bryan Burke
SO Simote Moala
FR Tory Dibb

OLB
SR Erich Feller / JR Ross Shafrath
JR Kyle VanVoorst / RFR Jack Sherlock
FR Trent Mason

MLB
SR Mike Lien*
JR Chris Tracy
FR T.J. Lally
FR Brandon Mohr

OLB
SR Dirk Kool*
SO R.C. Kilgore
RFR Robbie Jelsma
FR Ben Muff

CB
SR Daryl Jackson*
SO Travis Lindstrom
FR Je Ryan Butler

CB
SO Winston Wright
JR David Godley
FR Joe Martinson / FR Jimmie Forsythe

SS
JR Bo Helm / SR Rodkem Matthews / JR Sylar Luxa
JR Brett Tigges

FS
SR Anthony Wise*
SR Rodkem Matthews
FR Jake Gentile / FR Mark Pickerel

* Not quite sure where to place Matthews. He played at CB for his whole career until he was moved to Safety to compete for the starting spot. I'm guessing he will be similar to Joe Blackman a few years ago in that he will be able to help out at any of the DB spots.

Depth is a bit short at a few spots (DL, CB, S) so I wouldn't be surprised to see a few freshman get their redshirts pulled.

Thanks Mitchell. I see a really good battle at DT between Josiah and Chase. Ditto for SS between Rodkem, Bo, and Skylar. Kilgore could make some noise at OLB opposite Kool. Guess I'm missing the lack of depth at Safety, but I sure see it missing at D line and CB.

[shot_5533]

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Has anyone on campus been watching the camp in Brookings? Hopefully we get plenty of news today with the Media day.

The thing I notice, not in person, is there really isn't a lot of positions open. Maybe a tiny thread with QB and the turnover mission. Stig has made it quite clear - no turnovers this year. Sure we may not have a lot of all conferance types but we are returning a lot of experiance at a lot of positions, with the noteable expceptions.

After watching the Ring the Bell video, it makes me wish we didn't pull Cole's redshirt his freshman year. Can you imagine him coming back this year? His punt and Int returns were out of this world.

[goon]

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The more I think about sdsu football, maybe some will agree and others not. But we have had years where we were not expected to do much, yet seem to "over" acheive, if you will. I feel they reach the potential of people many didnt see(ie, Cory Koneing(SP)). Yet when we have high expectations maybe like last year was, we tank it and show worse then we probably really are.

So the way I see it is like when we first got into the MVC, we were good but we were the only ones who knew it. This year really think about it, probably the best offensive line we have had in years. Some might not think so but I really beleive it. Also, the most speed we have ever had at running back. More depth and experince at WR. So offensively the team had a year to work out the kinks, learn what worked and what didnt and play to stregths that we know have and can improve on. I will be extremely disapointed if i see our first series on the 3rd start with any 5-10 yard out passes. We should be able to run strong and fast to start and not put pressure on TOB passing to start the season. He showed he can make the passes his freshman year, when he can throw down field it will be able to really show what we know he can do. The more I think about it the more excited I am getting.

Same on D. maybe not the names and hype we have had before. I really only see questions at Dline but probably not as bad as we want to make it. line backers have talent and depth, our CB and safteies are a mix of expenince and youth, but I feel more potential talent then we have had in years. We have always had a CB or safety step up and play huge, Koch, Brodie, etc, I don't see why that would change this year. If anything special teams is my concern. We were great at getting field position for years but last year was weak. Our punting was great but FG team lacked. Hope they clean that up this year.

I see no reason why we can not be the top half of the confence this year. playoffs maybe not, but finish 3 or 4th is more then practical.

[shot_5533]

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rep points goon, well stated.

[SpeedRabbit]

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The more I think about sdsu football, maybe some will agree and others not. But we have had years where we were not expected to do much, yet seem to "over" acheive, if you will. I feel they reach the potential of people many didnt see(ie, Cory Koneing(SP)). Yet when we have high expectations maybe like last year was, we tank it and show worse then we probably really are.

So the way I see it is like when we first got into the MVC, we were good but we were the only ones who knew it. This year really think about it, probably the best offensive line we have had in years. Some might not think so but I really beleive it. Also, the most speed we have ever had at running back. More depth and experince at WR. So offensively the team had a year to work out the kinks, learn what worked and what didnt and play to stregths that we know have and can improve on. I will be extremely disapointed if i see our first series on the 3rd start with any 5-10 yard out passes. We should be able to run strong and fast to start and not put pressure on TOB passing to start the season. He showed he can make the passes his freshman year, when he can throw down field it will be able to really show what we know he can do. The more I think about it the more excited I am getting.

Same on D. maybe not the names and hype we have had before. I really only see questions at Dline but probably not as bad as we want to make it. line backers have talent and depth, our CB and safteies are a mix of expenince and youth, but I feel more potential talent then we have had in years. We have always had a CB or safety step up and play huge, Koch, Brodie, etc, I don't see why that would change this year. If anything special teams is my concern. We were great at getting field position for years but last year was weak. Our punting was great but FG team lacked. Hope they clean that up this year.

I see no reason why we can not be the top half of the confence this year. playoffs maybe not, but finish 3 or 4th is more then practical.

I like the optimism. So. Utah is picked to win their conference this yr so will be a great test to start the season!

[Nidaros]

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I like the optimism. So. Utah is picked to win their conference this yr so will be a great test to start the season!

They have an outstanding quarterback that put up great numbers last year and he will be a challenge for our defense.

His name is Brad Sorensen and here is his bio
http://www.suutbirds.com/ViewArticle...&Q_SEASON=2011

[Theee Catrabbit]

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Stig Mic'd up....very enjoyable. The best part is the distrust of the French....

http://www.gojacks.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=791917&db_oem_id=15000

[mitchell]

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I like SDSU's chances this year. This program isn't ready IMO to handle big expectations like they had last season. At the moment we are much more suited to the underdog, no one believes in us role. We might not have the proven star power but as long as the injury bug doesn't hit, we're pretty solid all-around.

TV posted a pic of the defensive depth chart and I'd have to say my previous guess was pretty close.

Some interesting tidbits:

- Sophomore Anthony Peete who was listed at LB last season put on weight and is now listed as a possible starter at DE.

- Junior Chris Tracy has overtaken both SR Erich Feller & JR Ross Shafrath for a starting OLB position.

- With only 5 total CB's listed, there's a good shot that 2 true freshman will play this season (Butler & Martinson)

- Senior Anthony Wise has started the past couple season at Free Safety but has rotated over to Strong Safety this season.


Here's the D Depth Chart:

DE
SR Zach Bowers / SO Doug Peete
SR Eric Wood
RFR Eric Tuschen

DE
SR Jake Steffen
RFR Auston LaBlance

NT
JR Andy Mink
JR Josiah Fitzsimmons
SO Simote Moala

DT
SO Chase Douglas
JR Bryan Burke
SO Kyle Dykstra

WILL LB
SR Dirk Kool
SR Erich Feller
JR Ross Shafrath
RFR Jack Sherlock

MIKE LB
SR Mike Lien
JR Kyle VanVoorst
RFR Robbie Jelsma

SAM LB
JR Chris Tracy
SO R.C. Kilgore

LEFT CB
SO Winston Wright
FR Je Ryan Butler
FR Joe Martinson

RIGHT CB
SR Darryl Jackson
JR David Godley

FS
JR Bo Helm / SR Rodkem Matthews
SO Travis Lindstrom
SO Alex Kling

SS
SR Anthony Wise
JR Skyler Luxa
JR Brett Tigges

[da_coach]

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Watching the stig "mic"-ed up video, I saw several plays run out of the "pistol".

Just something I noticed.