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3rd-43 said:
Will def bring in grad transfer(s) after spring. Ain’t no way Mario taking this stacked roster without shoring up the OL
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This is what I’m betting we are going to do. Just don’t see the staff resting on their laurels here and being content with the depth as is.

I think it’s fair to say line won’t be as good and needs to be considered an area of concern/watch, but that doesn’t mean it won’t also be serviceable/adequate.
 
CaneMutiny06 said:
This is what I’m betting we are going to do. Just don’t see the staff resting on their laurels here and being content with the depth as is.

I think it’s fair to say line won’t be as good and needs to be considered an area of concern/watch, but that doesn’t mean it won’t also be serviceable/adequate.
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Great time to develop and be more than serviceable by midseason and elite in 27.

I feel it’s a luxury to have our OL be the biggest question mark (I know TE too) going into next season with mirabal and Mario managing it.
 
flips said:
Assuming we don't get anyone else, I think McCoy will be the LT. Buchanan the RG. Merriweather will be the 6th OL. I wouldn't be surprised to see SJ as the starting C if he can gain some good weight.

Samson pulling in gap scheme runs is a thing of beauty. Unless he's far superior to McCoy pass blocking at LT, I'd rather he stay at Guard, since we pull our guards more often than we pull our tackles.

Mirabel replaced all five OL starters for the COVID year at Oregon. They gave up 11 sacks in 7 games, and Dye ran the ball well (Verdell did too the first few games till he got hurt IIRC).

Cantwell being ready to start is a big key. If both McCoy and Samson have to play tackle that probably makes Merriweather a starter at one of the guard spots. That would be our weakest line, IMO.

Wildcard would be if Mirabel likes Wilkerson/Campbell enough to start one of them at tackle. I know he spoke highly of all the freshman OL during a playoff presser. Could just be coach speak. Doubt he starts a true and redshirt freshman at both tackle spots, but it's a possibility to consider.

Kinsler coming back I'd be down with, but he'd have to beat out Buchanan to start on the line. Everytime he came in at OT in garbage time I always thought he was playing out of position, had cement feet, and would never be a starting OT here.
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I’ve been thinking about the config of the line a bit since I posted my version of the starters.

+ You shouldn’t have a RFr at RG and a TFr at RT.
+ In 2023, Mauigoa and Cooper got worked a ton by stunts and blitz looks.
+ Miami will probably swap Buchanan and McCoy to have a veteran next to Cantwell.
 
As a Junior (2024)
  • Earned Master of Science in Global Retailing in December 2024
  • Fall Academic All-Big 12 Conference
  • Played 11 games on the line, starting nine games - all at left tackle
  • 81.8 pass-block grade (PFF) ranked second on team
  • 480 snaps played including 479 at left tackle
  • Just one sack allowed in 227 opportunities
  • No pressures allowed in seven of first nine games
  • No hurries allowed in eight of 11 games
  • 90.0 pass-block grade at Kansas (Oct. 19) – no hurries in 33 chances
  • Grade vs. Jayhawks ranked second among all Big 12 o-linemen in Week 8

As a Sophomore (2023)
  • Three games played
  • 18 snaps at left tackle; 11 snaps on FG/XP kick
  • 12 snaps (left tackle) at Kansas State (Oct. 28)
  • Six snaps (left tackle) vs. Sam Houston (Sept. 23)
  • No pressures allowed in seven chances on the season

Prior to Houston
  • Spent three seasons at Western Kentucky (2020-22)
  • Appeared in 13 games
  • All 17 snaps during 2022 came at left tackle
  • Appeared in one game during 2022
  • Action came in in team's 73-0 blowout win over FIU
  • 39 snaps on defensive line during 2021
  • 11 snaps on field goal/extra-point block during 2021
  • Appeared in six games during team's run to a Conference USA East Division title
  • Finished season with two tackles
  • 35 of 36 snaps during 2020 came via field goal/extra-point block
  • Played seven games during 2020

High School
  • Prepped at Arabia Mountain
  • Three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals
  • 85 rating score by 247sports
  • 88th in the nation among defensive tackles by 247Sports
  • Offers from Syracuse, Western Kentucky and South Alabama among others

Personal
  • Earned Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Western Kentucky
  • Nickname: Lil Dave
  • Hobbies: hanging with friends and playing video games
  • Describes himself as outgoing, determined and resilient
  • Favorite childhood memory is winning championship in park football in seventh grade
  • Game day ritual includes getting a clear mind
  • Played against current teammate Justin Benton in 2019
  • Dream job outside of football: talk show host or entrepreneur
  • He very into fashion
  • Community service/volunteer activities: Delivered backpacks to kids at Roderick Paige Elementary in August 2024
  • Favorite TV show or series: All-American
  • Favorite sports memories as a fan: Watching the Seahawks on the Super Bowl XLVII
  • Hidden talent: mathematician
  • His uncle Ike Ndukwe played for Georgia Southern
  • Chose UH because he loves the school, the city, and the football program
  • One word to describe himself on the field: Mission-focused
  • If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: wings
  • His motivation for working hard: his mom Florence Ndukwe
  • Best advice: everyday you wake up is another day to make for a better tomorrow.
  • Highlight of his life: winning two bowl games at Western Kentucky
  • Sports hero: Bradley Chubb and Deforest Buckner
  • Most memorable athletic accomplishment: both the 2021 and 2022 bowl game wins
  • Unique fact: He loves music
 
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423Hurricane said:
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I may have missed where anyone acted as though the sky is falling. Perhaps I did, I'll read back a bit.

But if you want to deny that the OL in its current state is not a legit question mark/concern, than you simply want to deny the reality and truth.

Here is what the facts are. We currently have 15 OL on scholly. 9 of those haven't taken a college snap. 8 of them are RFR or TFR. We have 2 OL with extensive game experience in McCoy and Okunlola, maybe a 3rd in Rodriguez.

Putting together a quality OL from the list below will not be easy. And I don't mean elite, just above average/good. Forget about quality depth, that won't exist with this current group.

Rodriguez (RSR+) 2 career starts
McCoy (RSR) plenty of snaps
Okunlola (RJR) plenty of snaps
Meriweather (RJR) minimal snaps
Minaya (RSO) no snaps
Alofaituli (SO) handful of snaps
Buchanan (SO) handful of snaps
Campbell (RFR) no snaps
Wilkerson (RFR) no snaps
Cantwell (FR) no snaps
Congdon (FR) no snaps
Ervin (FR) no snaps
Pickett (FR) no snaps
Sparks (FR) no snaps
Woodrow (FR) no snaps
 
NoahPerez said:
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My wife is an LSU alumnus and I always rooted for them in the SEC and I liked Lane as a coach and how he handled other SEC programs (especially trolling Tennessee) and others.

I will be rooting against LSU moving forward just because of the smugness and holier than though persona of Kiffin and how he did Ole Miss dirty.

The resources and money LSU offers him makes him villain #1.

Actually good for college football. It needs other villains besides Miami.
 
CanesFan20 said:
So

LT Okunlola
LG McCoy
C Rodriguez
RG Merriweather?
RT Cantwell

Depth
Juan Minaya
Demetrius Campbell
Jaden Wilkerson
Max Buccanon
Seusu Alofaitula
Ben Cogdon
Joel Ervin
Cannon Pickett
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You might be correct:

I would go, at least starting spring practice with the following:

LT - McCoy
LG - Samson
C - Rodriguez
RG - Kinsler (bring him back asap) or a combo of Earvin/Merriweather rotation like we had with Samson/McCoy this year.
RT - Cantwell
 
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texascane12 said:
In my eyes he is but I’m a younger guy and a huge homer lol. I’m curious who you think is the best? Not trying to be combative, just genuinely wondering
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Bain is a beast but i cant say that when you watched these guys below and im missing a lot more but these names pop out...

Bruce smith
Julius Peppers
Dwight Freeney
Terrell Suggs
Jadaveon Clowney
Bosa Brothers
Bradley Chubb
Myles Garrett
Von Miller
Terrell Suggs
Will Anderson
Derrick Thomas

Granted only seen film of bruce smith and derrick thomas the rest i had the pleasure seeing live .

Peppers freeney suggs changed the game
 
Dwinstitles said:
I hope you are right. I think we will have one of the best OLs in the country. My thing is when it comes playoff time, that’s what I think of. When the players we go against are way better than the acc.
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Remember how everyone thought Bell was mid this time last year, that same guy went into the playoffs and shut down every so called elite DE he faced. Now here we are again CIS questioning if Mirabal will have this line ready to win the big games.

The truth is Mario and Mirabal are the best offensive line coaches in ALL of college football. McCoy will be the 2026 version of Mesidor, the guy who everyone wrote off because he was playing out of position. Once he gets to his natural position, Tackle, he will blossom.
 
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