I heard Bryce Meeker is taking snaps at center in spring ball. Anyone know if this is true? If so, does he have a shot to start?
Meeker at center?
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True on both, but far from definite that he will end up at Center. He's definitely one of the Top 5 this Spring with Campos out.
CMC made a point to mention that he likes his lineman to be versatile so they could be trying him there to see if its even a possibility. With so little experience returning I'll bet most of the lineman will get reps at multiple positions to see who is the best fit and where.
They just doubt his ability to recover due to the notoriety of that specific injury and it's complications.
I don't think this is a great sign. CW's article about the OL basically is my fear for this season. We have talent at many positions, but if we can't run the ball or give the QB time to throw we are basically screwed. Football starts on the lines, both offense and defense.
Agreed. But if Manning can develop this line pretty quick, he will probably win OL coach of the year again.
The focus of this staff is the oline, I think they are playing around with a lot of things. CMC has said that they aren't set on exactly what they will be doing or how they will be playing this year. I like the idea that they are starting over and looking to see specifically this line does well and build the gameplan around that. This position group will be the most interesting to watch develop.
I think the biggest thing people are missing is that this staff knows what they are doing. They are developing football players. Our OL personnel will be versatile and at least have some experience at learning multiple positions on the OL. We will have our best OL on the field. OL will need to be rebuilt. But IMO the guys doing the building now know exactly what they want to do and how they want to do it. I don't think CPR and staff knew what it was they wanted to do.
Someone claimed there were pictures of Meeker at center, but I haven't found any of those.
I've seen some with #73 playing center, but that's Will Windham, not Meeker, I'm pretty sure. Does someone have a pic of this? Meeker is #74, right?
I've seen some with #73 playing center, but that's Will Windham, not Meeker, I'm pretty sure. Does someone have a pic of this? Meeker is #74, right?
I've seen one from WHO with Meeker playing center. If you go to whotv.com you should be able to see photos from the first spring practice.
EDIT: My memory is fading, it was a video, not pictures. Here is the link:
http://whotv.com/2016/03/08/iowa-state-football-holds-first-spring-practice/
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I think CPR knew what he wanted, just didn't have the talent or system to acheive it.
Paul didn't have an offensive system. He also changed his mind on what he wanted to run several times and hired 4 OC In 7 years. Constantly at odds with his OC only created problems.
The best part about CMC and how he hired the guys he worked with already is that we should get at least 4 years of consistency. Even if he isn't all that great 4 years of a consistency will dramatically improve this team by itself. Also because this is the first P5 job for some of his key coaches they may stick here even longer if they end up having a bunch of success early.
IMO, the best thing about Campbell is that he has been a successful head coach prior to Iowa State. He is bringing his own staff along with him. There is a cohesiveness to our Coaching Staff that we have not had with Rhoads. We had some cohesiveness with Wally on the Defensive side of the ball. IMO, the Defense outperformed the Offense under CPR. The Offense was kind of a mess.....no pun intended. Campbell seems to know what he is doing and definitely has a plan. Can't argue with his moves so far. If the football season goes like the recruiting season went I will be pleased. Campbell definitely has the fan based enthused about the possibilities.