Biggest oline under the KF era next year?

[Hawkeyeinsoutherncalifornia]

This has to be the biggest and most talented offensive line in recent memory.. they are big across the line as I can remember at least. Now if we can get these giants to protect Stanley and open some gaping holes in the line for IKM and T Young we may have a part of the equation figured out next year.

LT Alaric Jackson, so., 6-7, 320
LG Ross Reynolds, sr., 6-4, 300
C Keegan Render, sr., 6-4, 310
RG Levi Paulsen, jr., 6-5, 305
RT Tristan Wirfs, so, 6-5 320

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

Is it even going to be Render? What about Williams and Banwart?

 

[Hawkeyeinsoutherncalifornia]

I agree I don’t know I just plugged the most obvious in as I got this from HawkCentral I believe

Is it even going to be Render? What about Williams and Banwart?

 

[H4wkfan4life]

Is it even going to be Render? What about Williams and Banwart?

A lot can happen in 8 months....

 

[Harbinger273]

As it stands, if they played tomorrow Render would be at Center. Of course wd dont kbow if this will remain tge same for next season's opener. We need Kallenberger to add about 30 lbs.

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

If they could get Kallenberger up to weight could you imagine a side of jackson/wirfs? AJ,TW,R,R,MK(solid).....That would be a nasty Oline.

 

[C/Seahawk]

This has to be the biggest and most talented offensive line in recent memory.. they are big across the line as I can remember at least. Now if we can get these giants to protect Stanley and open some gaping holes in the line for IKM and T Young we may have a part of the equation figured out next year.

LT Alaric Jackson, so., 6-7, 320
LG Ross Reynolds, sr., 6-4, 300
C Keegan Render, sr., 6-4, 310
RG Levi Paulsen, jr., 6-5, 305
RT Tristan Wirfs, so, 6-5 320

Biggest and slowest, likely less zone scheme with this lineup. Paulsen struggled getting outside leverage on zone in the bowl game from what I recall.

 

[ICTrojans99]

If they could get Kallenberger up to weight could you imagine a side of jackson/wirfs? AJ,TW,R,R,MK(solid).....That would be a nasty Oline.

I think you can assume either Wirfs or Kallenberger will be at LG in 2019 if not this year. Basing that off their play the best 5 statements from the past. I think our 2019 O and D lines could be 2002 level good. Now if we can get A. Wagner to join the team this fall or in 2019 watch out.

 

[DodgerHawki]

This has to be the biggest and most talented offensive line in recent memory.. they are big across the line as I can remember at least. Now if we can get these giants to protect Stanley and open some gaping holes in the line for IKM and T Young we may have a part of the equation figured out next year.

LT Alaric Jackson, so., 6-7, 320
LG Ross Reynolds, sr., 6-4, 300
C Keegan Render, sr., 6-4, 310
RG Levi Paulsen, jr., 6-5, 305
RT Tristan Wirfs, so, 6-5 320

Not sure I see most talented. Perhaps, but the 2002 group was special. Jackson and Wirfs have + athleticism, but to date haven't seen anything special out of the others. If that lineup starts next year, every single guy has started/played a lot previously. Potential to be a good line.

 

[ICTrojans99]

Chad L. thinks Kallenberger will be around 290 this spring. Anybody know if Newborg is healthy yet and is he still at DT ? I was high on him coming out of high school.

 

[NorthDSMHawk]

Biggest and slowest, likely less zone scheme with this lineup. Paulsen struggled getting outside leverage on zone in the bowl game from what I recall.

This is true. However, I'm not going to take much away from that game due to the field. Hard to pull outside to engage someone and get any leverage when you have no solid footing. If you watch that game, all line play on both sides was a complete mess because of the ridiculous idea to play a game outside in late December with an unheated field. Still pisses me off, and we won.

 

[Birdmanil]

OP brings up a great point about the potential size of the Oline next year. Though I do think we'll get a name in the top 5 not already listed.
The BF/O'Keefe style seems to be more vertical routes that take longer time to develop when compared to GD. By having bigger Olinemen will help give Stanley more time so the plays can develop.
The other thing I think of is Wisconsin. They are undoubtedly the kings of the west, and maybe we are trying to replicate some of their success when it comes to Olinemen size. And then on top of it these last few years whenever the Hawks would get into an obvious passing down the 3-4 front of Wisconsin would pin their ears back and come at us. Maybe by having bigger taller linemen they will have a better ability to suck up multiple pass rushers on a given play.

 

[danny14]

If we're not going to be the fastest line, let's get the big boys to power block! Like the looks of those sizes on the line depth chart!

 

[millhawk]

Less zone scheme might be a good idea.

 

[93hawkeye]

This has to be the biggest and most talented offensive line in recent memory.. they are big across the line as I can remember at least. Now if we can get these giants to protect Stanley and open some gaping holes in the line for IKM and T Young we may have a part of the equation figured out next year.

LT Alaric Jackson, so., 6-7, 320
LG Ross Reynolds, sr., 6-4, 300
C Keegan Render, sr., 6-4, 310
RG Levi Paulsen, jr., 6-5, 305
RT Tristan Wirfs, so, 6-5 320

didn't 2003 have Gallery and Pete McMahon both starting? both over 320 as I remember. Not sure who filled the other 3 spots, though

 

[Goldteam]

If we're not going to be the fastest line, let's get the big boys to power block! Like the looks of those sizes on the line depth chart!

I'm confused. I was told guys on the line can be too big!

 

[danny14]

I'm confused. I was told guys on the line can be too big!

Depends how they wear it!

 

[RogerKint]

I'm confused. I was told guys on the line can be too big!

That is true. They can be fat and sloppy. Keep us updated.

 

[Goldteam]

That is true. They can be fat and sloppy. Keep us updated.

Let me guess, yours will not be fat and sloppy!

 

[RogerKint]

You know the answer to that little brother. Keep rowing that sinking boat.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

9 wins minimum or gtfo.

 

[RogerKint]

9 wins minimum or gtfo.

My feelings too. Anything less than 9 will be a bit of a disappointment. Having Jackson and Daniels leave does not help things though.

 

[HawkTex]

This has to be the biggest and most talented offensive line in recent memory.. they are big across the line as I can remember at least. Now if we can get these giants to protect Stanley and open some gaping holes in the line for IKM and T Young we may have a part of the equation figured out next year.

LT Alaric Jackson, so., 6-7, 320
LG Ross Reynolds, sr., 6-4, 300
C Keegan Render, sr., 6-4, 310
RG Levi Paulsen, jr., 6-5, 305
RT Tristan Wirfs, so, 6-5 320

Wirfs at 325 now per KF. Would not be surprised to A. Jackson at 325-330 by start of season.

 

[milehighhawkeye24]

Biggest and slowest, likely less zone scheme with this lineup. Paulsen struggled getting outside leverage on zone in the bowl game from what I recall.

You are correct, however; the reason is that he was playing OT instead of OG- which is his more natural position and would likely be plenty quick to get around a DT as opposed to a DE. There are some DT's with super quick 1st steps, however; DE's generally are much quicker for obvious reasons

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

Let me guess, yours will not be fat and sloppy!

That a pretty stupid comment. Go look at Iowa lines the last twenty years and give me ANY examples of fat and sloppy.

I'll wait for your response.