State of the Program - Wednesday, February 21

I was wondering if DJ Campbell was going to make one of these lists. Also, Manny Muhammed.  

Glad KJ Lacey is staying firm with Texas. 

Great show fellas!

My top 5 most important players:

1) Quinn Ewers - If he takes the next step to a legitimate top-3 Heisman candidate, we can win it all. He was probably the ~30th best player in college football this year, so he still has a ways to go.

2) Sydir Mitchell - His goal should be to push Vernon Broughton out of the starting rotation. If he does that and earns a starting spot next to Alfred Collins, our DT issue will be solved. 

3) “New” Edge (Trey Moore, Colin Simmons, Colton Vasek) - Despite a tougher challenge with SEC offensive lines, success would be if the whole unit eclipses the total sack numbers from last year in a tougher conference. That should be the bar, and we have the talent to meet that bar.

4) Cam Williams - If he earns the starting RT job and performs even close to the level of Christian Jones, our overall O-line will be better this year - solidifying a group that will keep Quinn on his feet.

5) Anthony Hill - A lot depends on the DT replacements and edge players stepping up to compete in the SEC (see #2 and #3 above). However, Ant Hill might end up being our best pass rusher, and if his run defense continues to improves, he can really help offset those question marks at DE/edge. He could be in Derrick Johnson territory when his career is said and done.

6 hours ago, Lam Dinh said:

Great show fellas!

My top 5 most important players:

1) Quinn Ewers - If he takes the next step to a legitimate top-3 Heisman candidate, we can win it all. He was probably the ~30th best player in college football this year, so he still has a ways to go.

2) Sydir Mitchell - His goal should be to push Vernon Broughton out of the starting rotation. If he does that and earns a starting spot next to Alfred Collins, our DT issue will be solved. 

3) “New” Edge (Trey Moore, Colin Simmons, Colton Vasek) - Despite a tougher challenge with SEC offensive lines, success would be if the whole unit eclipses the total sack numbers from last year in a tougher conference. That should be the bar, and we have the talent to meet that bar.

4) Cam Williams - If he earns the starting RT job and performs even close to the level of Christian Jones, our overall O-line will be better this year - solidifying a group that will keep Quinn on his feet.

5) Anthony Hill - A lot depends on the DT replacements and edge players stepping up to compete in the SEC (see #2 and #3 above). However, Ant Hill might end up being our best pass rusher, and if his run defense continues to improves, he can really help offset those question marks at DE/edge. He could be in Derrick Johnson territory when his career is said and done.

I like this list.

I go heavy on "great players must be great players" for a team to maximize. But some others have to improve and show out to make the team the best it can be.