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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Even more details available
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Yesterday, a speculated list of starters. Today, more on possible starters but after having spoken with Paul Johnson and Dave Wommack for edification and viewing an updated depth chart (NEW INFO, AN EDIT OR TWO AND SOME BASKETBALL TIDBITS FOLLOW).
As Bill Sanders wrote in Tuesday’s paper, Paul said there is time for WR Correy Earls to work back into the mix after missing so much practice with a bum hamstring. My prediction: Tyler Melton will start next Thursday opposite Demaryius Thomas. Earls is listed as a backup now.
If there were a game this Thursday, Paul said Lucas Cox would probably start at A-back opposite Roddy Jones. In fact, he’s listed as the starter. Johnson said he’s looking for more from Greg Smith, who was set back by injuries. It’s almost like the starting job is being offered to Greg, but coaches are waiting for him to seize it. Johnson said it hardly matters who starts; four or five will play at A-back, and four or five at WR.
A.J. is still in the running for a guard spot, but it sounds to me like he has a long road. He’s missed a lot of injury time, and Paul said he needs to play better when he practices than he has to date. My money: Gilbert and Howard start. A.J. is listed behind Cord, Zach Krish behind Gilbert and Jason Hill behind both.
No, to answer a comment/question on yesterday’s blog, Claytor and Yandell would not be the leading candidates to backfill at RT if David Brown can’t go (dunno about next Thursday, but I don’t think he’s going to practice today or maybe tomorrow; details fuzzy about severity of his leg injury). I asked if Austin Barrick was the most likely candidate, and Paul said yes. There’s nine days for that to change, but Barrick is listed No. 1 now and Brown is listed as out. Alex Paquette is listed behind Barrick.
Nesbitt back at practice yesterday, Bryce Dykes was not. Booker is now listed No. 3 at QB, Dykes is listed as out.
On defense, D-line is of course set. I was a little surprised when Wommack answered by questions about jobs still up for grabs. No shock when he said safety. This is new, though: Edwards is listed at No. 3 with Dominique Reese back at No. 1 and freshman Cooper Taylor at No. 2 — at at free safety.
Wommack said all LB jobs remain open, although, “Brad [Jefferson] is probably the furthest ahead.” Jefferson starts at MLB in my world. Still in the mix for the two OLB spots: Kyle Jackson, Anthony Barnes, Shane Bowen and Tony Clark. Jackson and Barnes now listed No. 1s.
Uniform rollout is today. I wonder if there’s a blue jersey in there somewhere? Boy, do folks get bunched up about uniforms and colors or what?. Interesting to see/hear the blowback sometimes.
Met former player, and ertswhile JMU assistant Jon Babul. He is going to be the academics advisor for the basketball team. That’s three AAs in three years. He’ll follow Chryste Gaines.
Also talked this afternoon with Jeremis Smith. He was in the Edge. Working out at Tech, not with an NBA team. Said he thinks he’s about to sign a contract with a team in either France or Turkey. Doesn’t want to sign a two-year deal cuz he wants the flexibility to try the NBA next year if he plays well in Europe. Great guy, Jeremis.
Later.
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