2017 OL outlook

[Gatorbait25]

LT- Ivey LG- Jordan C- Mccoy RG- Johnson RT- J Taylor


This is what I envision at the start of spring. It's possible a guy like Telfort or Forsythe can work their way into the lineup. I know Jordan was on the right side after the emergence of Mccoy, but I think he will be moved unless someone else steps up at guard there , and end up making big fred a reserve off the bench. There is also the question of whether Ivey is up to the task of handling tackle full-time. What do you guys see? I see more questions than answers regarding pass protection, but feel like this group can be solid in the run game.

 

[GatorRaz]

Prob won't matter unless we get an OL coach! J/k, injuries will the the factor in our front 5. That really worries me.
Go Gators!!!

 

[Gator Fever]

LT- Ivey LG- Jordan C- Mccoy RG- Johnson RT- J Taylor


This is what I envision at the start of spring. It's possible a guy like Telfort or Forsythe can work their way into the lineup. I know Jordan was on the right side after the emergence of Mccoy, but I think he will be moved unless someone else steps up at guard there , and end up making big fred a reserve off the bench. There is also the question of whether Ivey is up to the task of handling tackle full-time. What do you guys see? I see more questions than answers regarding pass protection, but feel like this group can be solid in the run game.

Ivey seems to be more natural at Tackle. The line should at least be an average middle of the road SEC line this season.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Ivey seems to be more natural at Tackle.

You mean other than the fact that he cant pass block?

 

[Gatorbait25]

You mean other than the fact that he cant pass block?

This is actually one of my main concerns on the OL. But Sharpe didn't offer much to begin with buddy.
In theory this should be an improved line.

 

[Alagator]

...The line should at least be an average middle of the road SEC line this season.

The sad reality is that we've fallen so low that this would actually be an improvement....

 

[gatorgrad'02]

Brett Heggie will push McCoy and Jordan for the starting center and left guard spots.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Left guard should and hopefully will be Ivey. That is all.

 

[GatorJ]

This line is actually better with Sharpe gone.

I think that the starting five is gonna be one of the best in the SEC. Unfortunately as we know the starting five never makes it all the way through a season. The good news is, if Mac has done anything right, it's that he's allowed his OL to season for a couple years on the sideline. So we have some big cats in the wings who weren't thrown into the fire. Which means we may have a little depth.

Maybe.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

This line is actually better with Sharpe gone.

This.

 

[GatorRaz]

Im really looking forward to seeing what big Stone Forsythe can do. Kid is massive, maybe he can be in the rotation

 

[GatorBart]

I like the OPs starting 5 - thought it might be nice to see the OL roster.
Starters
Ivey - Jr
Jordan - Jr
McCoy - So
Johnson - Jr
Taylor - So

The rest
Riles - Sr (anybody know his status?)
Forsythe - So
Heggie - So
Sandifer - So
Desir-Jones - So
Buchanan - So
Harkless - Jr
Mike - Jr
There's a few other OLmen on the roster that I've not heard of, so I won't pretend they're nothing more than walk-ons.

Commits
Telfort
Moore

Note: We will have only one Sr. next season (Riles) with maybe only Ivey looking at the next level. The future looks pretty good.

 

[GatorStud]

Come on playing time depth, building a bit too slow, but we need a little good fortune...

 

[TN G8tr]

The OL will be better off than it has been in recent years. It may not have looked like it at times but they gave LDR & AA time to throw but we've just had perpetual QB suckage. Run game was not bad a la LSU. I think the OL will be a positive for UF going into next season. And YES, that's even with Sommers gone.

 

[Gator Fever]

You mean other than the fact that he cant pass block?

Ivey was a train wreck at Guard many times getting confused on who was his responsibility was when the defense shifted late. His feet aren't that bad at Tackle actually. I would be surprised if they don't try to keep him at Left Tackle this upcoming season.

 

[Steve Carlson]

I think riles starts at RG with the other 4 the OP stated. From what I've heard, heggie and stone are basically there as practice bodies, but as RsFr next year who knows, they may make strides before they leave here

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I think riles starts at RG with the other 4 the OP stated.

I fully expect Riles at DT.

He is pretty bad at guard. I dont expect him in the two deep at guard.

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

I think that the starting five is gonna be one of the best in the SEC.

 

[deuce]

I think 2 or 3 guys listed as OL will be moved to Defense because of our critical lack of depth.

If I remember right, several guys played DL some in High School. Won't be a great situation but better than playing 220 lb.LB's at DT.

 

[BMF]

I want to know:

- Who the hell will be coaching these guys.

- Is Riles moving over to DL?

- Are any other OL's going to cross-train at DT?