stoops the eternal pimp
10/5/2011, 10:06 AM
This week instead of going with just the quarterback, I want to go in and discuss what the horns bring up front and the strength/weaknesses.The have moved their line around some so I'm going to just go off their 2 deep
Left Tackle Tray Allen 6'4 310
Another guy who started off at a different position..moved from guard to tackle. Maybe the most athletic of the bunch. He moves well, but is still pretty raw at tackle. He stands up to tall out of his stance and in several plays looked lost. The guy is strong, but his base is narrow enough to expose..When he played technically sound against Iowa State, the ISU defenders wanted no part of him..When he stood up and narrowed himself, he was a non factor.. I think this is an advantage OU with either Ronnell or Frank lined up.
Left Guard/Center-David Snow 6'4 295
Snow is one thing you definitely need from your Oline...Consistent. He's played in every game since arriving at ut and has started about 19. He has above average strength, but is a bit small for that position. He does have excellent footwork though and gets good extension through his arms. He grades out consistently as their best lineman. He has played center and left guard both and I think is more fit to be a center. This will be a tough matchup for Oklahoma, but not as tough as him lined up at center.
Center- Dominic Espinosa 6'4 295
Espinosa would be sitting on the bench, but Snow moved to LG and the redshirt freshman hasn't looked bad. From the little I saw, he moves better than Snow but doesn't have the strong base yet. Has appeared lost at times, which any player would in his shoes, but is a better run blocker than Snow. He is a player with a ton of potential, but I think this is a spot that Oklahoma can take advantage of.
Right Guard- Mason Walters 6'6 305
Snow may be the most consistent, but Walters is the most talented IMO..Will be in the NFL. Started off as a tackle but moved inside. Really seals off well and opens up their ability to attempt a power running game. He has tackle feet, so he can move well, good arm extension..Probably the biggest thing he has to get down now is pad level. The DT who lines up across from him has a chance if he gets lower and swims through. Least favorable of all matchups.
Right Tackle- Trey Hopkins 6'4 298
Another high profile recruit with a lot of raw natural ability..Played quite a bit last year as a freshman and another guy who moved positions. Technique is not there and Paden Kelley may end up starting over him..better feet than the LT but not as quick. I definitely like our DEs in this matchup.
Texas is running a lot of misdirection stuff but this Oline as a group has improved a lot..They are blocking down a lot better in their power run schemes and the WRs for them are doing a heck of a job blocking on the edges. They seem to be running stronger to the left than the right. I think the players who could make the most noise for OU in this one are Ronnell, Frank, RJ, and Casey Walker.
Left Tackle Tray Allen 6'4 310
Another guy who started off at a different position..moved from guard to tackle. Maybe the most athletic of the bunch. He moves well, but is still pretty raw at tackle. He stands up to tall out of his stance and in several plays looked lost. The guy is strong, but his base is narrow enough to expose..When he played technically sound against Iowa State, the ISU defenders wanted no part of him..When he stood up and narrowed himself, he was a non factor.. I think this is an advantage OU with either Ronnell or Frank lined up.
Left Guard/Center-David Snow 6'4 295
Snow is one thing you definitely need from your Oline...Consistent. He's played in every game since arriving at ut and has started about 19. He has above average strength, but is a bit small for that position. He does have excellent footwork though and gets good extension through his arms. He grades out consistently as their best lineman. He has played center and left guard both and I think is more fit to be a center. This will be a tough matchup for Oklahoma, but not as tough as him lined up at center.
Center- Dominic Espinosa 6'4 295
Espinosa would be sitting on the bench, but Snow moved to LG and the redshirt freshman hasn't looked bad. From the little I saw, he moves better than Snow but doesn't have the strong base yet. Has appeared lost at times, which any player would in his shoes, but is a better run blocker than Snow. He is a player with a ton of potential, but I think this is a spot that Oklahoma can take advantage of.
Right Guard- Mason Walters 6'6 305
Snow may be the most consistent, but Walters is the most talented IMO..Will be in the NFL. Started off as a tackle but moved inside. Really seals off well and opens up their ability to attempt a power running game. He has tackle feet, so he can move well, good arm extension..Probably the biggest thing he has to get down now is pad level. The DT who lines up across from him has a chance if he gets lower and swims through. Least favorable of all matchups.
Right Tackle- Trey Hopkins 6'4 298
Another high profile recruit with a lot of raw natural ability..Played quite a bit last year as a freshman and another guy who moved positions. Technique is not there and Paden Kelley may end up starting over him..better feet than the LT but not as quick. I definitely like our DEs in this matchup.
Texas is running a lot of misdirection stuff but this Oline as a group has improved a lot..They are blocking down a lot better in their power run schemes and the WRs for them are doing a heck of a job blocking on the edges. They seem to be running stronger to the left than the right. I think the players who could make the most noise for OU in this one are Ronnell, Frank, RJ, and Casey Walker.