Cal Football Post-Spring Depth Chart Released: Initial Reactions
by Avinash Kunnath on May 16, 2011 7:11 PM PDT
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PrintKeep in mind that Jeff Tedford hates these depth charts, that he'll probably put out false information on occasion, and most of this will probably change up come fall time. It's all part of our grand experiment to conceal info from the enemies of Cal football. Or something.
You can view the PDF here. Here are the snap reactions.
- Brock Mansion or Allan Bridgford is the second-string quarterback. Well, that's hardly conclusive for either guy. To be continued in the fall.
- Coleman Edmond is listed as the fourth receiver on the two deep, meaning Kaelin Clay still has a bit of an uphill climb.
- Mitchell Schwartz at 325 pounds at LT, Brian Schwenke at 311 pounds at LG. Whoa. Too bad the right side has about a 20-40 pound dropoff, unless 330+ pound Geoffrey Gibson overcomes 270 pound Justin Cheadle for the right guard spot). If Gibson worked his way up, this would be one of our most imposing lines in years, at least weight wise.
- Aaron Tipoti has bulked up to 311 pounds; Kendrick Payne continues to struggle putting on weight. Makes sense that's Tipoti is currently listed as the starter at nose tackle.
- Ryan Davis is currently slotted in at the starter spot, but expect Cecil Whiteside to catch up and pass him in the fall. Walk-on Dan Camporeale is holding on to an OLB position on the two deep. Regardless if he stays on it, it's a pretty good story.
- Josh Hill is back at cornerback, although he'll be behind Marc Anthony and Steve Williams. Hill is probably no longer needed at the safety spot, where he lacked the closing speed to be effective. D.J. Campbell will move back to his preferred spot at safety, alongside Sean Cattouse.
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I wonder if the DE listings are necessarily position-exact. I kind of had this idea that Trevor Guyton and Deandre Coleman were 3-tech defenders whereas Ernest Owusu and Gabe King were 5-tech players.
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It was fantastic."
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Also I had no idea our defense was so heavy on upperclassmen. With any luck that will translate to great discipline, motivation, and focus.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
but we are loaded with talented youngsters on basically positions on defense though. So with some experience this year playing behind seniors, they will be ready to be big time contributors in 2012.
King, Moala, Whiteside, Wilkerson, Forbes, Lee, Walls, etc.
Looking forward to recruiting showing up for summer bridge program
Some true froshes should have a chance cracking the two-deep this year
#Dominate
Who do you think, specifically? I guess #2 rb might be up for grabs, but I’m fairly ignorant about the rest.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemical advice.
by sec119 on May 16, 2011 10:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Moala @ NT. McClure/Jackson @ CB. Not sure if either Bigelow/Lasco will get time at RB if CJ Anderson is as good as advertised.
#Dominate
by solarise on May 16, 2011 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
this man speaks teh truth!
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on May 16, 2011 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Mitchelll Schwartz is our best tackle, isn't he?
Doesn’t that mean that he will play on the right side if Maynard (a lefty) is QB?
Yeah I think they just didn’t bother to make the distinction.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Hopefully Payne can bulk up
we really need two strong and big nose tackles
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
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Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on May 16, 2011 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Tedford said the top two players on the depth chart at running back right now are Isi Sofele and walk-on Mike Manuel. That, however, contradicts the depth chart that Cal released today, which has Covaughn DeBoskie-Johnson as the backup.
From Okanes report from today’s event.
This will probably not be the last contradiction regarding this depth chart.
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by Avinash Kunnath on May 16, 2011 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
Anything goes until fall/spring practice yo.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on May 16, 2011 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh, Owusu’s not a 3-4 DE. I’m fine with him in a defense using 4 d-linemen, but we’ll get manhandled at the LoS with a featherweight in there. Lose the trenches, lose the game.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
if we have a big NT, Owusu should be fine at DE I think. Personally I would like to see him DE mainly on passing downs.
Coleman and Guyton can be everydown DEs
Owusu is great and has had moments of brilliance, but I think we are going to be looking at Deandre Coleman getting more playing time as the season goes on. He’s a handful for offensive lines to handle.
#Dominate
I remember
Coleman getting very high praise from Cameron Jordan. I think he said they he would most likely be the next great Cal DE.
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by Another Successful Tedford QB on May 17, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
“Deandre Coleman is a behemoth. He has two years left and he will be a monster. Gabe King will be a redshirt freshman this year and has a lot to live up to with the Cal d-line legacy, but he has the tools to be great. The cal d-line has been great since before Coach Lupoi was playing at Cal. Roll on you bears!!!”
by Missing Barry on May 17, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Even better, Coleman has 3 years to play if he doesn’t leave early.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Hill
“Josh Hill is back at cornerback, although he’ll be behind Marc Anthony and Steve Williams. Hill is probably no longer needed at the safety spot, where he lacked the closing speed to be effective.”
LOL. And his lack of speed is more suited for the CB position? LOL.
Closing speed, not speed. There’s a huge difference.
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by Avinash Kunnath on May 17, 2011 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
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