OL and DL really young, experience should help

[The PonyGrad]

Just scanned the roster and noticed how young the OL and DL positions are.
The offensive line has 4 upperclassmen of which only 2 are seniors and 12 underclassmen of which 8 are freshmen.
The defensive line has 2 upperclassmen and no seniors with 15 underclassmen of which 9 are freshmen.

Given that I think I will be cutting them some slack until they get a bit more experience.

[The PonyGrad]

And SID, Jerry Seana is listed as a 0T (zero-Tee) instead of an OT (Oh-Tee)

[Nacho]

do you think the d-line will have a growth spurt?

[mrydel]

And SID, Jerry Seana is listed as a 0T (zero-Tee) instead of an OT (Oh-Tee)

Doesn't that mean he has low testosterone?

[Stallion]

No that would be "No T"

[The PonyGrad]

do you think the d-line will have a growth spurt?

Height of the d-line:
6-7
6-6
6-5
6-4 (6)
6-3 (3)
6-2 (3)
6-1
5-11

Not as tall as last year's starters but not tiny by any means

[Rebel10]

do you think the d-line will have a growth spurt?

Height of the d-line:
6-7
6-6
6-5
6-4 (6)
6-3 (3)
6-2 (3)
6-1
5-11

Not as tall as last year's starters but not tiny by any means

Height is not the issue as they are plenty tall enough. They are just lighter in weight than the past few iears.

[Nacho]

the montana st line line must average 7'4''

[gostangs]

and about 400 lbs

[LHS81]

probably need to test the Montana St OL/DL for "juice"

[Rebel10]

Our D Line will be giving up about 30 to 40 pounds per man from this point on probably.

[friend10]

I don't think the DL has played that bad considering their experience. I see our scheme as as problem especially our soft zone coverage. Seems like we need to get in bump and run man coverage so we can blitz more with linebackers. Worked against Tech & Montana State when we did it. Get burnt once in awhile doing it but it can also produce big plays and turnovers.

[BUS]

I agree with my friend10.
Disrupt to timing and give the line a chance. 7 plays on the TT drive was the same play with soft zone outside left. +7,+7,+7,+7,+7,+7,+7

Got to stop.

[friend10]

When we don't blitz we rush 3 against 5. Even with the size we had last year upfront it didn't work. Only way to disrupt the other team's office is to bring more people than they can block and hope their quarterback can't pick up open receiver. We have about 6 or 7 sacks through first 2 games this year. How many did we have last year through the same amount of games? (Montana State upgrade vs SFA) Our problem right now is turnovers. Have had a few chance w/fumbles and interceptions but didn't pull them off like last year. Play tighter on receivers and bring more pressure.

[ponyscott]

Watching the new 4-3 Cowboy attack tells me maybe SMU should rethink the 3-4 defense....IMHO