Projected Michigan State Football Two-Deep: Offense
by Pete Rossman on Jan 19, 2012 5:30 AM CST
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Basketball's been pretty painful lately hasn't it? Let's think about football for a while. Jim over at A Beautiful Day for Football does terrific work. To thank him, before you read the projected depth chart, read this about the MSU-UM rivalry on the hardwood, or this football recruiting update.
After the jump, the projected two-deep on offense with a few notes. The projected two-deep on defense will be up later this afternoon/evening. These are merely one man's best guesses, your two-deep can and will vary.
| Position | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB1 | Andrew Maxwell | Andrew Maxwell | Connor Cook | Connor Cook |
| QB2 | Connor Cook | Connor Cook | Tyler O'Connor | Tyler O'Connor |
| RB1 | Le'Veon Bell | Le'Veon Bell | Nick Hill | Nick Tompkins |
| RB2 | Larry Caper | Nick Hill | Nick Tompkins | TBD(2013 kid) |
| FB1 | Niko Palazeti | Niko Palazeti | Niko Palazeti | Trevon Pendleton |
| FB2 | Trevon Pendleton | Trevon Pendleton | Trevon Pendleton | TBD(?) |
| X1 | Bennie Fowler | Bennie Fowler | Aaron Burbridge | Aaron Burbridge |
| X2 | Juwan Caesar | Aaron Burbridge | Juwan Caesar | TBD(Monty Madaris) |
| Y1 | DeAnthony Arnett | DeAnthony Arnett | DeAnthony Arnett | MacGarrett Kings |
| Y2 | Andre Sims Jr. | MacGarrett Kings | MacGarrett Kings | TBD(2013 kid) |
| Z1 | Tony Lippett | Tony Lippett | Tony Lippett | TBD(2013 kid) |
| Z2 | Keith Mumphery | Keith Mumphery | Keith Mumphery | TBD(2013 kid) |
| TE1 | Dion Sims | Dion Sims | Josiah Price | Josiah Price |
| TE2 | Josiah Price | Josiah Price | Evan Jones | Evan Jones |
| LT1 | Dan France | Dan France | Kodi Kieler | Kodi Kieler |
| LT2 | Fou Fonoti | Henry Conway | Michael Dennis | TBD(2013 kid) |
| LG1 | Fou Fonoti | Blake Treadwell | Brandon Clemons | Brandon Clemons |
| LG2 | Blake Treadwell | Brandon Clemons | Benny McGowan | Benny McGowan |
| C1 | Travis Jackson | Travis Jackson | Travis Jackson | Jack Allen |
| C2 | Blake Treadwell | Blake Treadwell | Jack Allen | TBD(2013 kid) |
| RG1 | Chris McDonald | Donavan Clark | Donavan Clark | Donavan Clark |
| RG2 | Blake Treadwell | Blake Treadwell | Benny McGowan | Benny McGowan |
| RT1 | Skyler Burkland | Skyler Burkland | Skyler Burkland | Zach Higgins |
| RT2 | Fou Fonoti | Henry Conway | Zach Higgins | TBD(2013 kid) |
And the notes. Everything from here on out was written by Jim.
- You'll notice I've replaced Fou Fonoti at RT with Skyler Burkland, I think if Fonoti displaces anyone it'd be Dan France, Burkland has NFL size at a position where it's hugely beneficial to have NFL size.
- I currently have Fonoti taking over for Foreman at Left Guard. You could see any combination of Fonoti, Treadwell or Travis Jackson depending on who wins out at the battle for Center.
- The interior offensive line looks ferocious next year, expect the running between the tackles to improve.
- Freshmen I expect not to be redshirted next year: Josiah Price and that's it. I think Burbridge has the physical gifts, but unless Juwan Caesar is still hurt next fall, I think the only way Burbridge sees the field is if he wants to burn a redshirt.
- The staff said repeatedly that Lippett moves over to WR next season no matter what. Next year, I think MSU is an injury or two away at either CB or WR from needing Lippett real hard.
Transfer Risks After 2012:
- WR - Keith Mumphery after 2012, Andre Sims after 2012
- OT - Michael Dennis after 2012
- You can't ever have enough offensive linemen.
- I'm not real sure what MSU will do at QB in 2013. With O'Connor and Cook in the fold, there are two solid prospects. In the glory days of 5 star QB recruits typically you'd stagger solid prospects with 5 star prospects. I don't know if MSU is looking to try and go down this road or not. Our last two 3-star QBs(Hoyer and Cousins) have worked out just fine.
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trasfer risk
whats the speculation there? lack of field time?
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That's what I was thinking
In the case of Mumphery, lack of field time and distance from home. If he doesn’t make a splash in Spring Ball I’d say he’s the highest risk actually.
With Michael Dennis, it’s more like Offensive Tackle is the thinnest position on our team and yet when Burkland went down in the fall, I never heard his name even sort of mentioned in the race to be an Offensive Tackle. Well even though he is only a redshirt freshman, that’s really bad when your other offensive tackle options are Micajah Reynolds who was a DT last week and that’s pretty much it.
dennis
I never heard of him until just now? Was Caesars injury back related or am I crazy? Back injuries are tough to heal properly.
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by tbone521 on Jan 19, 2012 1:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Caesar
I thought it was a foot, but I’m not sure.
i think youre right.
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by tbone521 on Jan 20, 2012 1:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
It's almost impossible to predict the offensive line and WR's
Here’s my 2 cents on the offense;
Jack Allen at center has been getting a ton of praise on the scout team. At worst, he’ll be the back up center next year. It’s even possible he’s good enough to start this year while pushing Travis Jackson to guard. It’s more likely that move happens in 2013 though with McDonald graduating after this year.
I’d guess at least 1 freshman WR doesn’t get redshirted. Burbridge is the top recruit in Mchigan. Kings had scholarship offers from us, Wisconsin, BC, FSU, Georgia, Auburn and WV (yet is some how a 3*) and could play the Keyshawn role. Kerricks is a big receiver who is the only one enrolling early so that gives him a head start on the other freshman. Also, a pretty good chance we get another WR in this recruiting class with Monty Madarius.
I agree that at least 1 freshman TE likely plays this year. Whether it be Price or Jones. Also, a solid chance JP Holtz (former PSU commit) ends up coming here next year.
Not to get too far ahead of ourselves, but the offense should be stacked in 2013. Only 3 seniors in the 2 deep and they are at RB and offensive line which are two positions we have a ton of depth at.
I wrote a huge reply to this and hit preview instead of post.
So 60 second recap.
Love Allen too and heard the same, if he replaces Jackson we should be very excited about how good he is.
Wrote in notes to Pete that I think Kerrick or Madaris ends up at Safety particularly with how hard the staff has been pursuing safety prospects the past week or so.
Could see 2 TE’s not redshirted if Holtz commits. I’m sure Evan Jones will be fine, but since he had the lightest offer sheet of the bunch I picked him as the redshirt guy. When I started writing this things were warm with Holtz, but not hot like they are now.
Treadwell / France
I wouldn’t be surprised to see France or Treadwell flip back over to DT if a suitable JUCO transfer isn’t found.
by CPT Hoolie on Jan 19, 2012 9:29 AM CST via mobile reply actions
I could see Treadwell, but not France
France looked the part athletically at LT this year, but needed a lot of help honing his technique. I can’t see anyone coming along quickly enough to take his spot. You have Burkland, who if you could mold an NFL RT out of 19 year old that’s not far from what it would look like. Conway, who has the neck thing, Dennis, who as I mentioned above seems unlikely to contribute and then you’re on to 2011 freshmen.
Treadwell could easily move back if he gets bumped in the LG/C battle in 2012.
It sounds likely they'll keep Micah Reynolds at DT
after the coaches liked what they saw from him during bowl practice and the game. We also have transfer James Kittridge who’ll be eligible this year. He played as a true freshman DT in the SEC at Vandy and has gotten good praise on the scout team this year.
Great point
Tompkins isn’t a lot bigger at 5’11" and I believe 175, so I sure hope they pick up a bruiser in 13.
Agree
After being completely stacked at that position after relying heavily on two freshman like they did with Caper/Baker, and then follow it the next year by bringing in Bell, you are set for a few years.
I think RB is really a position of need in 2013. I would expect them to take more than one running back next year. Even if they are high on Tompkins, there’s always the risk of injuries. I can see Bell as a possible early entry candidate as well.
by trivialstuff16 on Jan 20, 2012 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
The shuffling in the OL and DL to replace Foreman and Worthy will be interesting. Particularly with Treadwell and Burkland coming off injury.
by Dick's Fake Eye on Jan 20, 2012 6:53 AM CST reply actions
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