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Alan H said...

This is basically correct, but, let's don't get caught up in assigning a guy a permanent position or left side right side.

For example, most of the tackles can play either side. Sure, they may have as preference, or do better on one or the other, but those designations are never set in stone. Daryl Williams CAN play left, same for Tyrus Thompson who could possibly play right side.

Farniok can also go left right, and will probably go to the one side where needed most when it's his time to start.

They are set at guard, for the time being, and IF Bronson Irwin does not win the start this August I personally hope he chooses to RS. Nila could possibly play center, or stay at guard, but he will end up starting by next year. IMO, Gabe Ikard is our best guard at the moment.

I would disagree about Dismuke not doing well. I would say that, for his age, he's doing fine. No, he may not be the star of his class, but James Patton is still very high on his future.

As for Latu, who knows where he'll play. Guard, tackle, or possibly at DT if needed. (His aggressive play makes him a possibility there IF NEEDED). Will he start out at OT? Probably, but all the new guys always get a look at other positions where they are filmed and later studied by the coaching staff. Maybe a coach notices some detail unknown to a layman, and says, "Hey, let me borrow that guy for a few days next week."

To sum it up, James Patton says it's the deepest overall talent that he's had since he's been here. Stoops says similar things.

AH OUInsider