Monday Morning, Thinking Out Loud

Appears that Buck Belue is on the same page with those of us on this board. Figure we get one or two more offensive line talents along with the recent signing of Trenton Brown, offensive side will make huge strides. Really liked what he saw concerning Gates. Think most of us saw the same thing in the film clip on this board.

Buck Belue wrote. . . .

Sounds like freshman John Theus is in a good position to grab a starting spot. The right tackle job is up for grabs, with Kolton Houston on stand-by. And with Chris Burnette out sick for a few days, Theus took over the reps at RT, as Watts Dantzler slid down to guard.

Ben Jones was the last Georgia freshman to start on the O-Line. Clint Boling & Cordy Glenn started as a freshman too. The last freshman tackle to start was Trinton Sturdivant in 2007. Adam Meadows did it back in 1993.

Theus is a polished product. Doesn't look like a freshman OL. Strong. Great balance. Smart. The 'Dogs staff has known this all along. It's not a surprise. The young man is a special talent. Sounds like he's on his way to making an immediate impact.

Couldn't get over how big Chris Burnette is. Talk about a big body at guard. He'll help Theus adjust quickly. That will be a nice right side.

Gates and Dallas Lee are handling the left side of the O-Line. Kenarious really surprised me in the spring, with his transition outside from guard. Better feet than I thought. Able to handle the speed rush better than I'd imagined.

At center, David Andrews weighed in around 295. "Boss" has put on 20 pounds, after just one year on campus. Sounds like he's ready to take over for big Ben Jones.

Hearing good things about Xzavier Ward too. Sure hope he holds up. He is a talent.

todays pratice

Todd Gurley 6 carries — 58 yards — 1 touchdown I am proud of this.

Justin Scott-Wesley 3-43

Hopefully the picture is getting a little clearer on the RB situation after this first week of practice. Not too much to read into a 40 yd run by Gurley against the 2nd team defense, unless the second team defense is tougher than we know. Still a good day for Gurley. Its great to hear some more positives about the OL, especially the encouraging words on JT and the work he's doing to get ready and putting the pressure on others to beat him out. All in all its just about time for some football. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Read over the stats that AJC reported with out any word on RS IV. Anyone here any info on him?

DAWGtm wrote: Read over the stats that AJC reported with out any word on RS IV. Anyone here any info on him?

I heard he had a little limp at practice. Most likely, since he knows the playbook in his sleep, on both sides of the ball, he probably doesn't need many reps. I'm guessing they just kept him out of the contact so others can get some "larnin'". Something tells me RS4 is just fine.

Real good post thriller. In agreement.