As autumn training sessions draw near,Greg McElroyis spending some time evaluating the top units in college football. His most recent focus is on the offensive line, and he has specific concerns about the group atTennessee.
McElroy omitted Tennessee from his ranking of the nation’s top 10 offensive lines, which disappointed fans of the Vols. He provided his reasoning.
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“I simply can’t commit right now, fully aware that a true freshman, regardless of being a five-star recruit or not, can immediately make a significant impact,” McElroy said on the.Always College Footballpodcast. “I’m not sure about that. They replace some negative aspects at guard. They replace a game-changer, I believe, with their offensive performance at center. So I just can’t include them in my honorable mention at this point.”
Fellow analyst Cole Cubelic, who is employed by the SEC Network and previously played as an offensive lineman atAuburn, agreed with him. Cubelic is also not very impressed with the Tennessee team.
I had my top five SEC offensive lines a few weeks ago,” Cubelic said. “Tennessee fans weren’t happy that they weren’t included. But when I’ve coveredCooper MaysFor two or three years, and at times he was injured, bruised, the common theme among everyone in the facility is, ‘We don’t have anyone else who can do what he can do.’
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And that’s not only in terms of physical presence, but also mentally and emotionally. You find yourself questioning how this will be with him now that he’s permanently gone.
Cubelic specifically highlighted the areas where the Volunteers are suffering at critical positions on Tennessee’s offensive line. He has a strong understanding of the game.
“Vontez Spraggins, he was effective with a couple of penalties per game, but you know what? He brought some confidence and some energy and some determination to the team,” Cubelic said. “I think it made a difference and encouraged everyone else to be that way more regularly.
“John Campbellis a road grader. I mean, John Campbell moved people last year. Now, was he the most disciplined and consistent in pass pro? Maybe not, but he brought a lot of attitude and presence.
An analyst from the SEC Network concluded by highlighting other aspects of the team that could also influence the performance of the offensive line. That is a reasonable point.
You also received additional support from your tight end group last year, some of whom are returning but not all will be back,” Cubelic said. “So let’s not forget that you had the offensive player of the year in the backfield, who won’t be there for Tennessee. And I do believe the O-line contributed significantly to that. However, there are many gaps to fill on that Tennessee offensive line.
I’m certain about the plan, structure, and their method of operation. Certain about howGlen Elarbecoaches it. But I agree with you, that’s just too much to replace, saying that a freshman will be able to make that kind of impact. … It’s nearly impossible to come in and be that type of player at that position.
