Updated position breakdown:
QB - Sr Jack Burford has skills, but his 36 durability is like a giant KICK ME sign. I would really like Harold Edwards to take this job but his 1.7 GPA is also a problem. I'm reluctant to redshirt our freshman QB because he already is showing morale issues.
HB - Terrific 1/2 punch, but Derrick's grades are crap right now (1.7) after a summer of partying. I suspect this will derail Derricks season and put Dawson in the starting role.
FB - Morris holds off newcomer Toomer. We now have decent depth here. Morris has 2.08 GPA.
WR - Brewer and Jackson are the starters, with Voight coming on to take slot receiver job away from Stablein. Brewer again likely to miss time with his 1.72 GPA.
TE - Fortunado takes the job, doesn't look back.
OT - Sick depth, all have high potential and decent skill right now. All have at least 2.43 GPA.
OG - McAddley jumps into starting lineup. Depth still an issue at this position.
C - Moore clear-cut starter, with Knight providing some depth.
DE - Smith got stupid over summer (1.79 GPA). Grades are major issue throughout this position. With everyone eligible, depth still an issue.
DT - Freshmen Burford and Farmer are two best at the position. With the two highest GPAs - we need to keep recruiting here so we can dump vets next year.
ILB - McCullough holds down starting job. Wilson is pushed by Bruschi, and his own academic issues (1.92).
OLB - Good depth, but no stars. Wilcox, Swilling, and Kyle in dead heat. All should maintain grades.
CB - Three most talented players are freshmen. So I'll be cutting some old guys. McCallister has 1.96 GPA, so some issues there. Jackson also has some return ability.
S - Simms came in and took SS job, which is great. But he now has 1.9 GPA, which isn't great. Perhaps some cuts to issue here as well ...
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