KENARD BURLEY

by **Cadillac** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:48 am

PonyFan wrote:what would the starting five OL look like if spring practice started today?

LT Chase Smith
LG Sean Lobo
C Mitch Enright
RG Tommy Poynter
RT Ross Nigh?

I would guess that LeRibeus or Kelly would take up one of the Guard spots, and maybe one of the current guards move out to Tackle (Does Tommy follow in Ben's footsteps?). If I had to just toss out my best guess I'd say:

LT Chase Smith
LG Sean Lobo
C Mitch Enright
RG Josh LeRibeus
RT Tommy Poynter

Granted I have NO EFFING IDEA if Tommy Poynter has the skillset to move to the outside, but I really don't think we have anyone else to play the spot. That is, we have a ton of guards, and few tackles. Someone is going to have to switich positions.

-CoS

by **Cadillac** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:50 am

bigdaddy08091 wrote:
Two count my [deleted]. When the ball is snapped it's run for your life!

Ah yes, the "Run and [deleted]" Offense: The QB gets the Ball, then has to run for his life or [deleted] himself as the defense swarms on him!

I don't think it will be that bad but it all depends on how well our guards can fake playing tackle, and playing to the strength of the O-line.

-CoS

by **Stallion** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:24 am

This job is teetering on becoming a full-blown rebuilding project w/o immediate help. I think there are some good young players just not enough. The LBs and OLMs next year are scary

by **SMU_is_bowling** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:12 pm

"Question to ex-OT:

How difficult is it to block a rushing DE when you're QB won't stay in the pocket for more than 2-count?"

the thing with speed rushers, or any rusher for that matter, when you are not confident in your ability to stop them, is they can beat you so many ways... speed, bull, spin, go inside, swat the hands. Technique is soooo important at that position, but athletism really helps to make up for that and we do not seem to have alot of athletism at that position right now... to answer the question, 2 seconds can seem like a life time when you are struggling!

by **bigdaddy08091** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:26 pm

Cadillac wrote:
bigdaddy08091 wrote:
Two count my [deleted]. When the ball is snapped it's run for your life!

Ah yes, the "Run and [deleted]" Offense: The QB gets the Ball, then has to run for his life or [deleted] himself as the defense swarms on him!

I don't think it will be that bad but it all depends on how well our guards can fake playing tackle, and playing to the strength of the O-line.

-CoS

It has nothing to do with the O-Line. They have busted their butts all season long, and Ben? Poynter (I get the two sisters mixed up) has my utmost respect for his years of dedication to this team, school and fans. Football has to have some trickery. We are too predictable on offense. 3 or 4 wide we pass, tightend(s) in the game, you guessed it, we run? Burns underestimated our offensive talent, and thinks JWill can do it all by himself. Not true! We have CUSA talent. It is a team sport.

by **Cadillac** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:34 pm

bigdaddy08091 wrote:It has nothing to do with the O-Line. They have busted their butts all season long, and Ben? Poynter (I get the two sisters mixed up) has my utmost respect for his years of dedication to this team, school and fans. Football has to have some trickery. We are too predictable on offense. 3 or 4 wide we pass, tightend(s) in the game, you guessed it, we run? Burns underestimated our offensive talent, and thinks JWill can do it all by himself. Not true! We have CUSA talent. It is a team sport.

BD, there's some confusion here. We were talking about how next year's OL will adapt to losing their top three tackles.

-CoS

by **Cadillac** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:54 pm

Stallion wrote:This job is teetering on becoming a full-blown rebuilding project w/o immediate help. I think there are some good young players just not enough. The LBs and OLMs next year are scary

Someone send this guy a letter:

http://smu.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp? ... 27&Sport=1

-CoS

by **bigdaddy08091** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:12 pm

Cadillac wrote:
bigdaddy08091 wrote:It has nothing to do with the O-Line. They have busted their butts all season long, and Ben? Poynter (I get the two sisters mixed up) has my utmost respect for his years of dedication to this team, school and fans. Football has to have some trickery. We are too predictable on offense. 3 or 4 wide we pass, tightend(s) in the game, you guessed it, we run? Burns underestimated our offensive talent, and thinks JWill can do it all by himself. Not true! We have CUSA talent. It is a team sport.

BD, there's some confusion here. We were talking about how next year's OL will adapt to losing their top three tackles.

-CoS

IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE O-LINE. THEY HAVE BUSTED THE BUTTS ALL YEAT LONG! FOOTBALL HAS TO HAVE SOME TRICKERY. WHOMEVER WE PUT UP FRONT WILL FACE THE SAME TASK UNLESS WE GET SOMEONE IN HER WITH SOME TRICKERY. WE THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE A BETTTER SEASON THIS YEAR, TRUTH IS OUR RECEIVERS LAST YEAR WERE FAR BETTER THAN THE ONES WE HAVE THIS YEAR. YOUNG PLAYERS ARE JUST THAT, YOUNG AND DUMB. WE A SCREWD WITH WHOEVER WE START. THAT IS MY CONFUSION.

by **Cadillac** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:49 pm

In that case, we'll have to agree to disagree I suppose. I believe that it does matter who takes those tackle spots, and that next years o-line has the potential to be a lot worse than this years, trickery or not.

-CoS

by **bigdaddy08091** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:20 pm

Cadillac wrote:In that case, we'll have to agree to disagree I suppose. I believe that it does matter who takes those tackle spots, and that next years o-line has the potential to be a lot worse than this years, trickery or not.

-CoS

Cadillac, I just think you have to play to your strengths/weaknesses. SMU has been weak up front on both sides of the ball for years now. But they are smart and have some quickness (due to being so small). Play to your strenghts. The freshman recruits are big. 3 of them I believe are 300+, but it taks time to develope offensive linemen, blocking schemes are different from HS. We better get some jucos in here or a coach who can adapt to our inablilities and immaturaties (if that is a word). We need three Ben Poynters who weigh 300 lbs?

by **jtstang** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:23 pm

bigdaddy08091 wrote: SMU has been weak up front on both sides of the ball for years now.

Jeez, I think I just agreed with BigDaddio. Did anybody hear hell freeze over?

by **bigdaddy08091** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:31 pm

jtstang wrote:
bigdaddy08091 wrote: SMU has been weak up front on both sides of the ball for years now.

Jeez, I think I just agreed with BigDaddio. Did anybody hear hell freeze over?

Sometimes I can make sense, other times I like making nonsense out of most of these posters. Just having fun baby!

by **Dairy Crampus** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:45 pm

Kenard is a man among boys. The guy's lower body strength is world class. Should be inside not at tackle. Hope the jist of this thread is not critical of the guy since we could use a few more like him.

by **bigdaddy08091** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:00 pm

Dairy Crampus wrote:Kenard is a man among boys. The guy's lower body strength is world class. Should be inside not at tackle. Hope the jist of this thread is not critical of the guy since we could use a few more like him.

Don't go overboard. A man among boys on this team maybe? Against better than average competition, he is average. Against good competition (TCU), he is a boy playing against men. Nothing against Kenard, but there is a reason he is playing at SMU when he is 6'3' 305. We appreciate the years that he put in, but keep it real.

by **Cadillac** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:09 pm

bigdaddy08091 wrote:Cadillac, I just think you have to play to your strengths/weaknesses. SMU has been weak up front on both sides of the ball for years now. But they are smart and have some quickness (due to being so small). Play to your strenghts. The freshman recruits are big. 3 of them I believe are 300+, but it taks time to develope offensive linemen, blocking schemes are different from HS. We better get some jucos in here or a coach who can adapt to our inablilities and immaturaties (if that is a word). We need three Ben Poynters who weigh 300 lbs?

I agree 100%!

-CoS

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