Commentary from offensive line coach James Cregg
Moving on: OT Charles Brown, OL Jeff Byers, OT Nick Howell, C Garrett Nolan, OL Alex Parsons
Fighting on: OT Martin Coleman, OT Kevin Graf, OG Zack Heberer, OG Khaled Holmes, OT Matt Kalil, OG Butch Lewis, C Abe Markowitz, OG John Martinez, C Kristofer O'Dowd, C Michael Reardon, OT Tyron Smith
Spring expectations for senior Kristofer O'Dowd...
"I expect great things from Kris. Hopefully his injury problems are by him, and he's been working hard in our offseason program. He looks like he's ready to roll."
Spring expectations for the group of young players fighting for a starting role (Khaled Holmes and Matt Kalil, to name two)...
"I want them to compete to win a job. Our depth chart is etched in sand right now, and it's all about competition in this program. They know that and they're looking to get the job."
Spring expectations for freshmen John Martinez and Kevin Graf...
"I feel the same for them and any incoming freshmen. If you show it on the field and on the tape and you bring it all on the grass and you prove you're the best guy for the position, I don't care what age you are or what you've done in the past. If you're the best guy, you'll get the spot."
Most excited about...
"I'm so excited. In years past, being with Coach Kiffin, it's all about competition, and it's fun to see these guys work. They've been around one of the best coaches in the country before, so it'll be neat to see them work and get a feel for them. They have a very competitive mindset, something that's special to SC. It's going to be a great spring."
Moving on: OT Charles Brown, OL Jeff Byers, OT Nick Howell, C Garrett Nolan, OL Alex ParsonsFighting on: OT Martin Coleman, OT Kevin Graf, OG Zack Heberer, OG Khaled Holmes, OT Matt Kalil, OG Butch Lewis, C Abe Markowitz, OG John Martinez, C Kristofer O'Dowd, C Michael Reardon, OT Tyron Smith
Spring expectations for senior Kristofer O'Dowd...
"I expect great things from Kris. Hopefully his injury problems are by him, and he's been working hard in our offseason program. He looks like he's ready to roll."
Spring expectations for the group of young players fighting for a starting role (Khaled Holmes and Matt Kalil, to name two)...
"I want them to compete to win a job. Our depth chart is etched in sand right now, and it's all about competition in this program. They know that and they're looking to get the job."
Spring expectations for freshmen John Martinez and Kevin Graf...
"I feel the same for them and any incoming freshmen. If you show it on the field and on the tape and you bring it all on the grass and you prove you're the best guy for the position, I don't care what age you are or what you've done in the past. If you're the best guy, you'll get the spot."
Most excited about...
"I'm so excited. In years past, being with Coach Kiffin, it's all about competition, and it's fun to see these guys work. They've been around one of the best coaches in the country before, so it'll be neat to see them work and get a feel for them. They have a very competitive mindset, something that's special to SC. It's going to be a great spring."
Tyron Smith...big year...all american year! just make grades!!!!
Moving Tyron Smith to LT, with Holmes, O'Dowd, Lewis, and Kalil across could end up being the "Best 5" Lane is looking for...