Week One Depth Chart Is Out
by Owen on Aug 31, 2010 1:34 PM CDT
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PrintWeek one and a few changes to the depth chart to discuss. Here's the rundown.
Offense
On offense there are really only two items of note. First Chris Omigie has separated himself from Rod Harris as the #2 at wideout behind Bradley McDougald.
Secondly, Quigley and Sands remain one and two at running back. Based on Gill's presser today it's safe to say we'll see one freshman but not both as they do feel good about the combo in place on the two deep right now.
Defense
Defensively the biggest news is Toben Opurum listed as the #2 at the strongside outside linebacker spot. He's adjusted quickly and will play this week at linebacker with a fairly quick transition taking place.
At end Quinton Woods and Kevin Young are now the two battling for remaining opening as Tyrone Sellers has moved to the #2 behind Jake Laptad replacing Keba Agostinho. Agostinho will still play.
At corner it looks as though Isiah Barfield has secured the second spot with Calvin Rubles backing him up and likely to get an opportunity.
The DT position remains Pat Dorsey and Richard Johnson as the starters with John Williams and Randall Dent as the #2's.
Special Teams
The punt return game will see the return of Daymond Patterson, while the kickoff return unit will see DJ Beshears and Bradley McDougald. Beshears should have been back their last year most likely.
Offense
LT 72 Tanner Hawkinson 6-6 293 So. 1L 70 Gavin Howard 6-5 297 Fr. RS
LG 67 Duane Zlatnik 6-4 326 So. 1L 62 Alex Smith 5-11 266 Sr. SQ
OC 59 Sal Capra 6-2 295 Sr. 2L 77 Jeremiah Hatch 6-3 332 Jr. 2L
RG 69 Trevor Marrongelli 6-2 293 So. 1L 65 Michael Martinovich 6-5 279 Jr. 2L
RT 76 Brad Thorson 6-5 310 Sr. 2L 79 Riley Spencer 6-7 300 Fr. RS
TE 86 Tim Biere 6-4 260 Jr. 2L 87 Bradley Dedeaux 6-3 252 Sr. 3L
Utility 11 AJ Steward 6-3 233 Jr. 1L 43 Ted McNulty 6-5 230 Jr. SQ
WR 81 Johnathan Wilson 6-2 190 Sr. 3L 12 Christian Matthews 6-1 186 Fr. RS or 88 Erick McGriff 6-3 209 Fr. RS
WR 15 Daymond Patterson 5-9 173 Jr. 2L 20 D.J. Beshears 5-8 174 So. 1L
WR 24 Bradley McDougald 6-1 195 So. 1L 83 Chris Omigie 6-4 194 Fr. RS
FB 31 Steven Foster 6-1 257 Jr. 2L 38 Justin Puthoff 6-3 252 Fr. RS
RB 22 Angus Quigley 6-1 231 Sr. 3L 36 Deshaun Sands 5-7 190 Fr. RS
QB 7 Kale Pick 6-1 208 So. 1L 2 Jordan Webb 6-0 210 Fr. RS
Defense
DE 94 90 Kevin Young 6-2 256 Fr. RS or 93 Quintin Woods 6-5 236 Sr. 1L
DT 97 Richard Johnson 6-3 283 Jr. 2L 71 John Williams 6-3 290 So. 1L
DT 92 Patrick Dorsey 6-0 273 Jr. 1L 64 Richard Dent 6-5 275 Fr. RS
DE 91 Jake Laptad 6-4 260 Sr. 3L 96 Tyrone Sellers 6-3 230 Fr. RS or
SLB 49 Drew Dudley 6-2 241 Sr. 3L 37 Toben Opurum 6-1 240 SO 1L
MLB 45 Justin Springer 6-3 237 Sr. 3L 46 Steve Mestan 6-2 231 Fr. RS
WLB 52 Steven Johnson 6-1 237 Jr. 2L 57 Chea Peterman 6-0 212 Jr. SQ
NB 33 Tyler Patmon 5-11 180 Fr. RS 23 Ryan Murphy 6-0 185 Jr. 2L
CB 19 Isiah Barfield 5-11 185 Jr. 2L 17 Calvin Rubles 6-3 205 Sr. 1L 5
SS 44 Olaitan Oguntodu 6-0 218 Sr. 2L 4 Prinz Kande 6-0 194 Fr. RS
FS 1 Lubbock Smith 6-0 206 So. 1L 26 Phillip Strozier 5-11 205 Sr. 3L
CB 16 Chris Harris 5-10 190 Sr. 3L 30 Anthony Davis 5-11 205 Jr. 2L or 10
Special Teams
P 18 Alonso Rojas 6-3 228 Sr 2L 13 Ron Doherty 5-11 206 FR
K 14 Jacob Branstetter 5-9 170 Sr 2L 13 Ron Doherty 5-11 206 FR
PR 15 Daymond Patterson 5-9 173 Jr. 2L 19 Isiah Barfield 5-11 185 Jr. 2L
KR 20 D.J. Beshears 5-8 174 So. 1L 24 Bradley McDougald 6-1 195 So. 1L
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Toben sneaking up that quickly is kind of scary.
Guess we’ll find out if that scary is good or bad.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
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Yeah, he played a good deal against Coloradie
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by Andrew Clark on Aug 31, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
considering we have 2 walk ons and a RB
at LB the above statement is entirely true.
There is no red like Chiefs red.
True.
Still though…pretty surprising.
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hopefully he's a beast
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The skeptic in me wonders if there's a little bit of CYA in the move
Exile the previous top RB, then have a bunch of injuries – looks like a bad move by Gill and Co. The only way moving Toben off RB looks good is if he gets some PT at LB. Moving him up the depth chart makes the position-switch look better than if he were farther down. Hopefully I am just being skeptical and that his progress if for real.
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 1, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll be interested to see how this utility position is used
Will it primarily replace a wide receiver? A tight end? Fullback? And are these guys so talented that Coach Gill felt like he had to find a way to get them on the field, or is this just a position concept that he likes?
Also, I’m betting we play a lot of Nickel and Dime (at least early in the season) to compensate for the LB situation. So many teams spread the field with speed these days anyways, so it only makes sense.
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by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Aug 31, 2010 4:28 PM CDT reply actions
I'm with you
Hopefully its a position where the guy just goes around and hits people. Like a pinball.
I’d imagine its a guy who will see maybe a few snaps a game, line up in the back field, motion a lot, etc. Just kind of another distraction for teams to deal with. Sometimes hes in the backfield and catches it or blocks, sometimes he splits wide.
Packers do this a lot with Lee at Tight End now that Finley is their pass catching tight end.
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by Andrew Clark on Aug 31, 2010 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Won't be nickel and diming it in Week 2
against Georgia Tech. They will need all the physical run stoppers they can muster for that game. I just hope it doesn’t turn into a track meet where we get a couple of LB’s banged up.
Also, NDSU
should be a primer for GT since they run the ball alot. Their coach is a Nebraska guy, too. So the first couple weeks won’t be much of an opportunity to run 5 or 6 DB’s out there.
true
but the only reason why NDSU runs is their QB and receivers are horrible
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well, I didn't go to NDSU
I went to UND.
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And are these guys so talented that Coach Gill felt like he had to find a way to get them on the field, or is this just a position concept that he likes?
I think it’s about options. I think they want an offense that can throw out a variety of looks, formations and personnel and they have a package in the playbook that necessitates this type of player.
That said, I’m anxious to see it used as well.
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Cool to see Dedeaux as second string TE
Been wainting 3 years to see anything out of him. Seems like most of the defensive battles (end, corner) are ending up like we all thought they would
Shit happens when you win championships
Just an FYI…they did express that there could still be last minute changes. Things are taking shape and I suspect this is close to the finished product, but don’t be surprised by a last minute tweak here or there.
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Is there a chance Toben ever goes back to running back
Ya know, like Angus did?
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 31, 2010 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
I'd say it's doubtful
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How exactly does he feel about that?
Because remember – he came to KU because he could be a RB here, not a FB. And now, he’s a LB here. Just wondering beyond the obvious “willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win” line.
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by Andy Edwards on Aug 31, 2010 6:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I don’t know if anyone knows for sure. I think he trusts the staff and wants to do well. Cautious optimism might be the most accurate depiction but he’s obviously said all the right things. The thing that makes me think he is buying in, is the speed with which he’s responded and worked into the lineup.
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Hopefully he's bought into the line I'm assuming Coach Gill used:
“If you want to get paid on Sundays, here’s how to do it”.
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Over on the Slant boards
Jon Kirby said he’s heard Toben is “embracing” the new role. Encouraging, if true.
Toben is athletic....
and not totally unfamiliar with the position. Its not like it was that long ago that he actually played some defense. This is a different level now but Im hearing he is agrresive and has a decent nose for the ball. Still learning the X and O’s and terminology. Pretty smart kid so he will just get better.
+1
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 1, 2010 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I know it's rare
for a punter or place kicker to get hurt, but in the event Jacob or Alonso do…..who is Ron Doherty?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen his name before. Walk-on?
build a damn football program, beat some ass, and get on tv more.
Played in Klein Texas. I think he’s a walk on but he’s going to be handling kickoff duties for Kansas which means he must have something working in his favor. Sounds like he’s got a big time leg.
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Branstetter is going to have to work
REAL hard to find someone to tackle on field goals…
There is no red like Chiefs red.
Wait
So he’s going to be handling kick-off duties immediately? Like, this Saturday?
If he’s got a big-time leg, would he also be a candidate to try the +40 yarders?
I thought I had read that Brandstetter had worked hard on leg strength in the off season. I guess not hard enough………
build a damn football program, beat some ass, and get on tv more.
yesterday during the presser...
he was named the guy that would be handling kickoffs.
I think they just want Branstetter as the gunner.
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I think this is significant.
Branstetter rarely could get the ball in the endzone on kickoffs.
build a damn football program, beat some ass, and get on tv more.
All we heard about last season was how much better he was on kickoffs
For touchbacks, etc and he sucked. I’m a better kicker than Branstetter is. I’m not even joking.
He is a better tackler though
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