We got some o line problems

[SaguaroCat]

Couple years in the making.
I know the last coach was a bit of an ahole, but this started earlier.
Think last year. We had to find a left tackle in portal to replace Landon, because there was no one behind him.
We had to beg Darrian Kinnard not to go pro, because there was no one behind him.
We had to move our starting guard to center, because no one was behind Drake.
That starting guard was replaced by a redshirt freshman.
And now that guy had to move to center. He was replaced by a redshirt freshman. And there's a redshirt freshman next to him.

Don't know what happened to those classes of 2018, 2019, 2020, but it is showing up now.
Big Blue Wall is not a perpetual machine.
Good news is, next year and especially year after that, all these young guys will make another solid group.
I just hope this year we recruit players now to replace them later

 

[YardCat]

Early on, they will get better as the year goes along, just hope they get 100% better against UF or Levi’s will have a rough night!

 

[HerrosHeroes]

We get Horsey back and that will shore up alot of it.

 

[TNCatfanforever]

That and running back are 2 concerns. In a Stoops system controlling clock is a must and that’s when the O line has to take over.

 

[Blue63Madison]

We didn’t show much of our playbook tonight, and I’m sure Levis will roll out more next week. I’m not panicking yet.

 

[CB3UK]

A team like Miami getting that kind of push tonight is extremely concerning

 

[KYJamm]

The offensive line was atrocious, maybe we were holding back.

 

[Mash 2.4]

Yes. I’m afraid next week is gonna be a nightmare for Levis. Wohlabaugh was a turnstile and he was just the most noticeable. We may have to scheme differently to protect Levis i.e. leaving TE’s in to block and IMO Wright needs to play major snaps as he seemed to be the only willing rb blocker. I’m afraid Florida game may be a little early for some of these guys.

 

[Tubbyfan78]

We struggled with smaller more athletic offensive lines in each of the last two seasons. I wouldn’t panic yet.

 

[NuggetzVol_DLB]

Honestly Floridas defensive line looked like their worst unit on the team. I think Kentucky defense can slow Florida down a lot more than Utah could. I’m saying Kentucky wins in a close one 24 to 21

 

[JPFisher]

We struggled with smaller more athletic offensive lines in each of the last two seasons. I wouldn’t panic yet.

Struggled, yes. Allowed them free reign, no.

Probably some first time starters having jitters and definitely a lack of experience because Wolf didn't rotate players. Will be huge to see how the line progresses over the next few games. Unfortunately, I think that the line has a ton of talent that experience hasn't caught up to yet... And there's no remedy except time. How that impacts the W/L of the season as a whole is yet to be seen.

 

[JimBR]

Did Goodwin play ? I noticed Burton played.

 

[Rockford]

We get Horsey back and that will shore up alot of it.

Horsey played 24 snaps

Did Goodwin play ? I noticed Burton played.

Goodwin played 1 snap

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Horsey played 24 snaps

Goodwin played 1 snap

Not many.

 

[Johnfarrel]

A team like Miami getting that kind of push tonight is extremely concerning

Yes, it's Concerning but remember Miami is not your run of the mill cupcake. They are a well coached team from a conference that knows how to play football the hard nosed way.

 

[Cefiro]

Yes, it's Concerning but remember Miami is not your run of the mill cupcake. They are a well coached team from a conference that knows how to play football the hard nosed way.

You can’t be serious. UK is going to get manhandled by Florida if the line plays like this Saturday.

Miami is decent for a MAC team, but even Vandy could beat them.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Yes, it's Concerning but remember Miami is not your run of the mill cupcake. They are a well coached team from a conference that knows how to play football the hard nosed way.

And from what I understand they are favored to win their conference.

 

[mrschwump]

Did Goodwin play ? I noticed Burton played.

Only time I saw him was on the XP/FG units.

 

[Ineverplayedthegame]

They didn’t recognize and handle the DL stunts at all. That’s something that coaching and experience can help.

 

[Johnfarrel]

You can’t be serious. UK is going to get manhandled by Florida if the line plays like this Saturday.

Miami is decent for a MAC team, but even Vandy could beat them.

Well I did say it's concerning and I'm not sure Vandy could beat them.

 

[Johnfarrel]

And from what I understand they are favored to win their conference.

yes.

 

[mrschwump]

And from what I understand they are favored to win their conference.

Miami is favored to win their division, Northern Illinois, who UK plays in a few weeks, is favored to win their division then favored to beat Miami in MAC championship game. Per Athlon.

 

[mrschwump]

Should be pointed out that this was Eli Cox's first start at C and the significance of that is the C is the guy who calls blocking assignments for the OL. Radio mentioned several times that Miami made penetration unblocked, maybe Cox made the wrong calls. I imagine he'll spend considerable time this week with Drake Jackson. These are things that can be corrected with practice and experience.

 

[BoulderCat]

Couple years in the making.
I know the last coach was a bit of an ahole, but this started earlier.
Think last year. We had to find a left tackle in portal to replace Landon, because there was no one behind him.
We had to beg Darrian Kinnard not to go pro, because there was no one behind him.
We had to move our starting guard to center, because no one was behind Drake.
That starting guard was replaced by a redshirt freshman.
And now that guy had to move to center. He was replaced by a redshirt freshman. And there's a redshirt freshman next to him.

Don't know what happened to those classes of 2018, 2019, 2020, but it is showing up now.
Big Blue Wall is not a perpetual machine.
Good news is, next year and especially year after that, all these young guys will make another solid group.
I just hope this year we recruit players now to replace them later

Thanks for the details, but I think we knew going in it may be a weakness. Not good in the SEC. We’ll learn a lot come Saturday one way or the other. Sure wish we had CRod.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

And from what I understand they are favored to win their conference.

That would be the other MAC school we play

 

[mrschwump]

That would be the other MAC school we play

As I said above, Miami is favored to win their division but you're right, Northern Illinois is favored to win the MAC.

 

[K_TIME]

Couple years in the making.
I know the last coach was a bit of an ahole, but this started earlier.
Think last year. We had to find a left tackle in portal to replace Landon, because there was no one behind him.
We had to beg Darrian Kinnard not to go pro, because there was no one behind him.
We had to move our starting guard to center, because no one was behind Drake.
That starting guard was replaced by a redshirt freshman.
And now that guy had to move to center. He was replaced by a redshirt freshman. And there's a redshirt freshman next to him.

Don't know what happened to those classes of 2018, 2019, 2020, but it is showing up now.
Big Blue Wall is not a perpetual machine.
Good news is, next year and especially year after that, all these young guys will make another solid group.
I just hope this year we recruit players now to replace them later

Great point....
1. We got lucky to land Dare Rosenthal end of last year via portal...It was going to be Flax RT and Kinnard LT last year...so the Jake Pope, Nick Lewis, Joshua Jones are all offensive tackles and they've never were on a depth chart.
2. The 2020 big OL class of Deandre Buford, Jeremy Flax, Reuben Adams, Joshua Jones and John Young....this is the year for that class (in their 3rd year) to lead the program. So far only Flax sniffs PT...and he's an un proven tackle thus far. This class and development under Schlarman, Wolford and Yenser is going to be our main issue this year.
3. We really needed Tyler Steen to transfer here from Vandy who ultimately choose Bama and follow Wolford....missing on him will end up being a big miss for this year in all likelihood.

We have to see what Yenser can do with this group....I think this unit will be the difference in 10-2 and 7-5....and that is a ton of pressure on the unit But we can all see it...we have the QB, WR and TE room to play at elite level. This unit very early appears to be the most lacking on the offensive side (and probably entire team). My first impression is Wohlbaugh was really bad....and a lightly recruited player in only his 2nd year. Jager Burton was not really any better...so the left side is a mess...and thsi is how we ended last year in the bowl game with Levis running for his life. I'd hope Horsey gets back to healthy and Goodwin can make strides to acclimated....we need it.

 

[TOMCATS1990]

Gotta use short quick passes to help the OL out and keep the Florida off balance. Have them guessing and guessing wrong.