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Title: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 27, 2013, 11:02:04 AM
This is how I see it stacking up entering camp.  After a bit of analysis, I'm not nearly so worried about the defense.  This is a pretty deep and talented bunch.  Sure, ABJR is gone and virtually irreplaceable and we know that Meshak was a bit of an over-achiever.  However, our overall athleticism (as a whole) is better and outside of MLB we should be as fast, or faster, at almost every spot especially our corners. 

And, I'll go ahead and say it... I think we are actually going to be stronger at DT than we have been in the past two years.

WDE
1) Ryan Mueller 245 lb Jr
2) Marquel Bryant 241 lb So
3) Tanner Wood 247 lb Fr

SDE
1) Alauna Finau 258 lb Sr
2) Devon Nash 264 lb Jr
3) Jordan Willis 260 lb Fr

DT
1) Travis Britz 293 lb So
2) Demonte Hood 303 lb RS Fr
3) Matt Seiwart 289 lb Fr or Xavier Gates 316 lb So

DT
1) Chaquil Reed 309 lb Sr
2) Chris Brown 330 lb Sr
3) Valentino Coleman 285 lb Jr or DeAndre Roberts 280 lb Jr

LB
1) Mike Moore 217 lb So
2) DaKorey Johnson 200 lb Jr
3) Miles Copeland 217 lb RS Fr

LB
1) Blake Slaughter 227 lb Sr
2) Will Davis 223 lb RS Fr
3) Nick Ramirez 228 lb Fr

LB
1) Tre Walker 225 lb Sr
2) Jonathan Truman 219 lb Jr
3) Cody Marley 243 lb Jr

CB
1) Randall Evans 190 lb Jr
2) Nate Jackson 185 lb Jr
3) Donnie Starks 180 lb RS Fr

CB
1) Carl Miles 190 lb Sr
2) Kip Daily 180 lb Sr
3) Dorian Roberts 168 lb Sr

S
1) Ty Zimmerman 204 lb Sr
2) Jonathan Coleman 205 lb So
3) Travis Green 210 lb

S
1) Dante Barnett 186 lb So
2) Morgan Burns 195 lb So
3) Joseph Bonugli 188 lb Jr

 :lynchmob:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Blackcats on July 27, 2013, 11:21:54 AM
I agree with most of this except for DT. I've heard Gates has had a good summer and is challenging Britz.

B- source, so  :dunno:

My A1+ source graduated.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 27, 2013, 11:33:41 AM
I have ZERO issue with that if true...  I think we'll be very pleasantly surprised with the D-Line play.

 :emawkid:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: ManBearPig on July 27, 2013, 11:39:12 AM
I really hope Marquel Bryant can bulk up enough to start over Finau. I think he has a lot of potential.

I think Truman starts at LB over Slaughter...based off of speed alone

BP..have you heard or seen anything about Carl Miles that leads you to believe he would start over Morgan Burns? Just curious.

Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: jtksu on July 27, 2013, 11:39:19 AM
I agree with most of this except for DT. I've heard Gates has had a good summer and is challenging Britz.

B- source, so  :dunno:

My A1+ source graduated.  :shakesfist:

Britz is pretty badass so that would be pretty great news. Also, the D really looks decent on paper.  (Having Burns and Barnett at safety next year excites me. That's some fast crap going on.)
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 27, 2013, 11:48:17 AM
I really hope Marquel Bryant can bulk up enough to start over Finau. I think he has a lot of potential.

I think Truman starts at LB over Slaughter...based off of speed alone

BP..have you heard or seen anything about Carl Miles that leads you to believe he would start over Morgan Burns? Just curious.

My understanding is that Miles had very good pre-bowl and spring camps, plus he was rotating in ahead of Burns during spring game.  Burns has SICK wheels, so if he overtakes Miles in technique and knowledge of the defense I have no qualms about that whatsoever.

As for the Truman/Slaughter debate, I think they'll split snaps fairly evenly although Slaughter will get the nod early on simply based on the sacrifice he made for the good of the team by redshirting last year.... Just my opinion based on how I think it'll play out.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: cas4ksu on July 27, 2013, 11:59:48 AM
I thought I remembered reading that Walker would be in the middle this year, not at Will like he was last year before he got hurt.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 27, 2013, 12:17:39 PM
I thought I remembered reading that Walker would be in the middle this year, not at Will like he was last year before he got hurt.

I have heard that as well... I think we are pretty interchangable with the Sam & Mike backers, but the kids playing Will won't slide inside much.

Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Snydercat34 on July 27, 2013, 01:17:36 PM
If Mike Moore is a number one at one of the linebacker spots going into fall I don't see him staying there.  He's too undersized--needs to bulk up more.  I saw him in Dillon's with his gf one evening and I was left wondering if he even lifts weights.  I'm a believer Truman will be a starter at one spot and Will Davis will make a strong push for another.  It's great to be back btw!  Hello to everyone again.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: wazucat on July 27, 2013, 01:32:41 PM
I do not think Chris Brown made it to town?  At least the roster indicated he is not here :dunno:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: PowercatPat on July 27, 2013, 01:41:41 PM
Slaughter is going to start all year people. Same with Britz.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: catzacker on July 27, 2013, 01:49:11 PM
Slaughter is going to start all year people. Same with Britz.

Allah help us if slaughter is the best we have.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Frankenklein on July 27, 2013, 02:01:05 PM
Slaughter is going to start all year people. Same with Britz.

Allah help us if slaughter is the best we have.
if we don't have at least 3 linebackers better than Slaughter we're mumped
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Shacks on July 27, 2013, 02:06:11 PM
Slaughter is going to start all year people. Same with Britz.

Allah help us if slaughter is the best we have.

Any MLB we have after experiencing the greatness of ABJR is just going to feel like Hrebec all over again :frown:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: _33 on July 27, 2013, 02:46:48 PM
I had such high hopes for Slaughter when he committed 9 years ago.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Harry Doyle on July 27, 2013, 02:52:33 PM
I had such high hopes for Slaughter when he committed 9 years ago.

 :lol:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Mixed-Nutz on July 27, 2013, 02:59:28 PM
If Mike Moore is a number one at one of the linebacker spots going into fall I don't see him staying there.  He's too undersized--needs to bulk up more.  I saw him in Dillon's with his gf one evening and I was left wondering if he even lifts weights.  I'm a believer Truman will be a starter at one spot and Will Davis will make a strong push for another.  It's great to be back btw!  Hello to everyone again.
Negative ghost rider. Also one of the freshmen (Woods, Willis) will start by the end of the year. Otherwise we would of recruited more juco DEs last spring.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: AndrewVonLintel on July 27, 2013, 08:09:13 PM
I bet Blake Slaughter starts the whole year as well. 

The defense was 1st in Big 12 conference scoring last year giving up 23.3 points per game.

This year I am thinking

1. TCU  18 points per game

2. Kansas State/OU/ISU/OSU/Baylor all hanging out around 24 points per game.

7. Texas  27 points per game

8.  Tech  32 points per game

9. KU      36 points per game

10. WVU  40 points per game


I think overall scoring will be down in the Big 12 this year due to mass exodus of Quality Quarterbacks.  We are not going to be as good as last year but I think TCU, Texas and probably OSU are the only teams that will be better overall than last years teams.

Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: steve dave on July 27, 2013, 08:10:46 PM
good list bookie. I hope mike moore is a stud because our lbs....
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: eastcat on July 27, 2013, 09:43:15 PM
Travis Green is 2nd on the depth chart for strong safety.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 28, 2013, 04:04:01 PM
Travis Green is 2nd on the depth chart for strong safety.

Source?

That's not how the spring ended.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: bucket on July 28, 2013, 04:09:01 PM
I bet Blake Slaughter starts the whole year as well. 

The defense was 1st in Big 12 conference scoring last year giving up 23.3 points per game.

This year I am thinking

1. TCU  18 points per game

2. Kansas State/OU/ISU/OSU/Baylor all hanging out around 24 points per game.

7. Texas  27 points per game

8.  Tech  32 points per game

9. KU      36 points per game

10. WVU  40 points per game


I think overall scoring will be down in the Big 12 this year due to mass exodus of Quality Quarterbacks.  We are not going to be as good as last year but I think TCU, Texas and probably OSU are the only teams that will be better overall than last years teams.

Texas 7th in defensive ppg? No
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: jtksu on July 28, 2013, 04:21:31 PM
Travis Green is 2nd on the depth chart for strong safety.

Source?

That's not how the spring ended.

Hasn't stuff like, happened since then?
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 28, 2013, 06:19:48 PM
Travis Green is 2nd on the depth chart for strong safety.

Source?

That's not how the spring ended.

Hasn't stuff like, happened since then?

Yes, however OBz depth chart changing since then isn't one of those things unless, of course, there's been a serious arrest that hasn't made the news.

Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: eastcat on July 28, 2013, 08:45:18 PM
Travis Green is 2nd on the depth chart for strong safety.

Source?

That's not how the spring ended.

Jarard Milo.

Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: jtksu on July 28, 2013, 09:31:46 PM
Travis Green is 2nd on the depth chart for strong safety.

Source?

That's not how the spring ended.

Hasn't stuff like, happened since then?

Yes, however OBz depth chart changing since then isn't one of those things unless, of course, there's been a serious arrest that hasn't made the news.

So, you've actually seen Snyder's latest depth chart? Can you share it with us?
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 28, 2013, 10:32:36 PM
Travis Green is 2nd on the depth chart for strong safety.

Source?

That's not how the spring ended.

Hasn't stuff like, happened since then?

Yes, however OBz depth chart changing since then isn't one of those things unless, of course, there's been a serious arrest that hasn't made the news.

So, you've actually seen Snyder's latest depth chart? Can you share it with us?

Yes.  It was shared with all on April 28...

You should've taken better notes or not been so drunk that day.

HTH.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 30, 2013, 09:13:29 PM
I do not think Chris Brown made it to town?  At least the roster indicated he is not here :dunno:

http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chris_brown_855689.html

  :ksu:  :billdance:   :ksu:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 30, 2013, 09:56:28 PM
Little birdy tells me that Mueller, Nash and Dowling will see time inside on passing downs next to Britz and combo of Seiwert and juco (can't remember name). Same birdy told me last year that Davis and Meshack would combine for 15+ sacks and 25+ tfl, which made me come on here and say we would have a very good pass rush......same little birdy tells me Mike Moore will fill Tuggles shoes quite nicely as hybrid rusher.

Birdy thinks they will be better than what people are anticipating....Says Bryant will be better than Davis as pass rusher with ceiling higher than Meshack.. Says if Dowlings knees hold up, he will be a very pleasant surprise...thinks rotation will keep guys fresh and healthy entire season....Nash, Fiaunu, Mueller and Bryant will be best 2 deep @ DE since Snyder return......starters won't match last years this fall but as group will be better 2 deep

Likes potential at inside spots...Said Britz worked his ass off in the off season and made great strides....Hood still working on technique but talented...doesn't think Seiwert will have quite impact as Britz but will see field.....said Gates has to get better conditioned and be consistent...Reed got better in spring and is hoping he gets sense or urgency to push effort every snap...

Birdy likes potential in jucos but he reserves judgement until pads go on.....and he thinks one of freshman DE could see time and believes Moore will actually make more plays than Tuggle did.

 :bill:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: KSUBrian on July 30, 2013, 10:03:09 PM
Little birdy tells me that Mueller, Nash and Dowling will see time inside on passing downs next to Britz and combo of Seiwert and juco (can't remember name). Same birdy told me last year that Davis and Meshack would combine for 15+ sacks and 25+ tfl, which made me come on here and say we would have a very good pass rush......same little birdy tells me Mike Moore will fill Tuggles shoes quite nicely as hybrid rusher.

Birdy thinks they will be better than what people are anticipating....Says Bryant will be better than Davis as pass rusher with ceiling higher than Meshack.. Says if Dowlings knees hold up, he will be a very pleasant surprise...thinks rotation will keep guys fresh and healthy entire season....Nash, Fiaunu, Mueller and Bryant will be best 2 deep @ DE since Snyder return......starters won't match last years this fall but as group will be better 2 deep

Likes potential at inside spots...Said Britz worked his ass off in the off season and made great strides....Hood still working on technique but talented...doesn't think Seiwert will have quite impact as Britz but will see field.....said Gates has to get better conditioned and be consistent...Reed got better in spring and is hoping he gets sense or urgency to push effort every snap...

Birdy likes potential in jucos but he reserves judgement until pads go on.....and he thinks one of freshman DE could see time and believes Moore will actually make more plays than Tuggle did.

 :bill:

Keep that birdy singing.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: wazucat on July 30, 2013, 10:09:59 PM
I do not think Chris Brown made it to town?  At least the roster indicated he is not here :dunno:

http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chris_brown_855689.html

  :ksu:  :billdance:   :ksu:

Love the new roster, thanks.  :cheers:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: KanSt43 on July 31, 2013, 09:45:57 AM
Somebody enlighten me regarding our Linebacker situation. Looks very "meh" to me.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: 'taterblast on July 31, 2013, 09:48:08 AM
Somebody enlighten me regarding our Linebacker situation. Looks very "meh" to me.

you got it.

as for chris brown, 6'4 345? wow.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 31, 2013, 01:22:29 PM
Somebody enlighten me regarding our Linebacker situation. Looks very "meh" to me.


Compared to ANY linebacking crew that includes ABjr, this is probably true.  However, I believe that our DL will be better than last year and because of that, will make our LB'ing look pretty solid because of the fact that opposing OL's won't be able to release to the 2nd level.

Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: cas4ksu on July 31, 2013, 01:25:51 PM
as for chris brown, 6'4 345? wow.

yeah. with him and britz clogging the middle it will be tough sledding.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on July 31, 2013, 01:48:44 PM
as for chris brown, 6'4 345? wow.

yeah. with him and britz clogging the middle it will be tough sledding.

Those two should be game changers/stud bosses...  With that said, guys that size can't go every snap so we'll need to get serviceable production out of Hood, Reed, Gates and Siewart.  If we do...

 :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: lopakman on July 31, 2013, 01:50:33 PM
I bet Blake Slaughter starts the whole year as well. 

The defense was 1st in Big 12 conference scoring last year giving up 23.3 points per game.

This year I am thinking

1. TCU  18 points per game

2. Kansas State/OU/ISU/OSU/Baylor all hanging out around 24 points per game.

7. Texas  27 points per game

8.  Tech  32 points per game

9. KU      36 points per game

10. WVU  40 points per game


I think overall scoring will be down in the Big 12 this year due to mass exodus of Quality Quarterbacks.  We are not going to be as good as last year but I think TCU, Texas and probably OSU are the only teams that will be better overall than last years teams.

Texas 7th in defensive ppg? No

Well they were 6th last year so I don't see why this is so far out of the realm of possibility.

 :don'tcare:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: pvegs on August 10, 2013, 05:47:29 PM
Wallace says Chris Brown and Dakorey Johnson will both be here early next week.  Also, didn't realize Brown sat out last year.  He claims to be 320 right now but wants to play a little trimmer.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: PowercatPat on August 10, 2013, 07:58:48 PM
Somebody enlighten me regarding our Linebacker situation. Looks very "meh" to me.


Compared to ANY linebacking crew that includes ABjr, this is probably true.  However, I believe that our DL will be better than last year and because of that, will make our LB'ing look pretty solid because of the fact that opposing OL's won't be able to release to the 2nd level.

I don't see how our DL is going to be better than last year. No way.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on August 10, 2013, 09:00:38 PM
Somebody enlighten me regarding our Linebacker situation. Looks very "meh" to me.


Compared to ANY linebacking crew that includes ABjr, this is probably true.  However, I believe that our DL will be better than last year and because of that, will make our LB'ing look pretty solid because of the fact that opposing OL's won't be able to release to the 2nd level.

I don't see how our DL is going to be better than last year. No way.


There was more raw talent on the field in the spring game, albeit inexperienced raw talent.  Also, HCBS says we are deeper & have a chance to be better up front.

I'll defer to his opinion at this point.
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: steve dave on August 10, 2013, 09:06:05 PM
Our LBs....  :ohno:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on August 10, 2013, 09:32:58 PM
Our LBs....  :ohno:

See: Reply #33

 :don'tcare:
Title: Re: DEFENSE -- 3 Deep
Post by: kostakio on August 11, 2013, 10:11:11 AM
Somebody enlighten me regarding our Linebacker situation. Looks very "meh" to me.


Compared to ANY linebacking crew that includes ABjr, this is probably true.  However, I believe that our DL will be better than last year and because of that, will make our LB'ing look pretty solid because of the fact that opposing OL's won't be able to release to the 2nd level.

I don't see how our DL is going to be better than last year. No way.


There was more raw talent on the field in the spring game, albeit inexperienced raw talent.  Also, HCBS says we are deeper & have a chance to be better up front.

I'll defer to his opinion at this point.

We could possibly be better at DT.  I don't see any way we are better at de.  Meshack was named big 12 defensive lineman of the year and Adam Davis was pretty  good too.