Looking ahead...OLINE

[DCWV4life]

WVU is losing 2 starting guards in Glowinski and Spain. Both were multiple year starters. Both were average Big 12 guards. But neither was dominant. Glowinski was 2nd team Big 12

WVU returns 3 starters
1. Pankey, 6-5, 305, r-jr. Played 8 games as a freshman and started 12 games at LT this year as a sophomore. Not a bad year. Gave up a few sacks. 2 years of eligibility left.
2. Orlosky, 6-4, 301, r-jr. Has now played in 23 games and started 15 at C.
3. Lucas, 6-4, 314, r-sr. 22 career games with 16 starts. Starting RT. Got better as the season went along. Much better run blocker at the end of the year

Guys who have played some.
1. Haughton-James, 6-6, 290, r-sr. 24 career games. Has mostly been the JUMBO TE. Backup tackle.
2. Underwood, 6-4, 298, r-sr. JUCO transfer. Played in 4 games. Guard/Center.
3. Matteo, 6-4, 296, r-jr. Played in 4 games and started 1 at guard this past season. Guard/Center.
4. Lingafelter, 6-5, 304, r-so. Played in 5 games. Guard.
5. Lazard, 6-6, 306, r-so. Briefly played in 2 games last year. Tackle.

The rest.
6. Townes, 6-6, 288, r-jr. JUCO transfer. Tackle.
7. Tezeno, 6-3, 305, r-so. 3 star guy out of high school. I think has dealt with injuries his first 2 years. Guard/Center
8. Brown, 6-5, 295. r-fr. Morgantown guy. Best recruit in the state in 2014.
9. Angus, 6-6, 330. r-fr. Late qualifier. Great size but not a guy that played to the whistle in high school.


WVU brings back 3 starters and 5 other guys that have played to varying degrees. WVU has more experienced depth on the inside than on the outside. I would like to see the line go from “competent” to a line that can impose their will.

 

[ralphiewvu]

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[GoldRusher]

Frustrating how far behind our lines seem to be compared to our skill positions. IMO we can go toe to toe with just about anyone (barring another program hitting the lotto on a group from time to time) in the skill position areas but we struggle to get our lines (both OL and DL) on the same level.
We need to start getting some guys not only drafted but playing regularly in the NFL or I feel we will never get to the level where we need to be.

 

[Anotherwvufan]

Spain and glowinski should make practice squads. We have put a few in the NFL. We had a good starting 5 this year and they were given the brunt of the work. Not a bad OL this year. Don't be surprised if a couple of those guys on that list play Sunday's.

Those two will be hard to replace, but we do have experience returning. It really comes down to these guys going to the weight room and the chow table. We should have better depth next year.