How big of a difference would Ott have made this year?

[General Tso]

I have to think our d line wouldn't be quite the turnstile it appears to be this year.

 

[StormHawk42]

Our DL is certainly thin on depth and our inability to plug the middle will only get worse as the season goes and they tire out.

To answer your question, it would make a lot of difference.

 

[ClarindaA's]

Our DL is certainly thin on depth and our inability to plug the middle will only get worse as the season goes and they tire out.

To answer your question, it would make a lot of difference.

we could still rotate more....a fresh set of lineman beats what we have out there in the late stages

 

[CF_93]

Let's not forget that Ott would not likely have come back at 100% either. He might not even have been ready for the start of the season.

 

[CP84]

Can he block and catch passes?

 

[TexasHawk-I]

None. Anthony Nelson is better.

 

[EpenesaEpenesa]

If he was 100%. Ott still isn't 100%

 

[SotaHawk87]

I thought they said mid October if he were to be able to play..

 

[OILCHECKER]

Ott would definitely help, whether 100% or not. I am more concerned about our DT's. Any idea if Jake Hulett or Michael Slater are expected back anytime soon and if so, will either be able to contribute or provide any quality depth?

 

[MGOHAWK2]

I actually think the D ends are playing well.

 

[SotaHawk87]

IF and thats a big IF Iowa is up by 2+ TD's in any game I think that Freshman should get PT. He got some run against ISU's starters at the end of the game and was a BEAST!!