Courtland Ford offseason work ErikMcKinney Administrator Staff Member Joined: Apr 17, 2018 Messages: 7,155 Likes Received: 18,159 Jan 13, 2021 #1 https://twitter.com/bigclint37/status/1349440764762337288?s=21 Courtland Ford does not stop working. Sure seems like he’s coming for that left tackle spot. Nobody will remember that Washington State offensive line performance fondly, but it was nice to be able to get him and Jonah Monheim some real work last year. That should be a big help to them moving forward because they’re likely going to wind up as key pieces of the offensive line over the coming years. AD1974, Troy70 and gubo&palanka like this.
https://twitter.com/bigclint37/status/1349440764762337288?s=21 Courtland Ford does not stop working. Sure seems like he’s coming for that left tackle spot. Nobody will remember that Washington State offensive line performance fondly, but it was nice to be able to get him and Jonah Monheim some real work last year. That should be a big help to them moving forward because they’re likely going to wind up as key pieces of the offensive line over the coming years.
Dartmouth Points Member Joined: Jul 5, 2020 Messages: 387 Likes Received: 274 Jan 13, 2021 #2 Time will prove Ford should have been a 4 star. Poster commented on Mason needing to build his lower portions; he should have added, TO LOOK LIKE FORDS !
Time will prove Ford should have been a 4 star. Poster commented on Mason needing to build his lower portions; he should have added, TO LOOK LIKE FORDS !
Troy70 Junior Member Joined: Aug 24, 2017 Messages: 10,027 Likes Received: 10,320 Jan 13, 2021 #3 Competition is what SC needs, hungry players Rodgarnay51 likes this.
Dartmouth Points Member Joined: Jul 5, 2020 Messages: 387 Likes Received: 274 Jan 13, 2021 #4 None come hungrier than the South and Islands! it was and still is our way out of poverty,, pgoodman likes this.
GoSC27! Points Member Joined: Sep 30, 2017 Messages: 4,023 Likes Received: 4,067 Jan 13, 2021 #5 Erik, In Helton’s interview with Ryan, it was interesting when they were talking about the Oline. Helton mentioned several players, but one name that was omitted was Jason Rodriguez. There was another thread about Jason that I asked the same question. Was that an oversight by Helton or is Jason that far apart from the Oline. He was one of the highly recruited kids that we wait every year to break into the lineup. Also, wasn’t Dedich projected to play guard or tackle last year? Was he just out performed or did they hold back worrying about injuries to Nielon? Fight On! Rodgarnay51 and motovich like this.
Erik, In Helton’s interview with Ryan, it was interesting when they were talking about the Oline. Helton mentioned several players, but one name that was omitted was Jason Rodriguez. There was another thread about Jason that I asked the same question. Was that an oversight by Helton or is Jason that far apart from the Oline. He was one of the highly recruited kids that we wait every year to break into the lineup. Also, wasn’t Dedich projected to play guard or tackle last year? Was he just out performed or did they hold back worrying about injuries to Nielon? Fight On!
Ride Fly Junior Member Joined: Aug 24, 2017 Messages: 1,519 Likes Received: 1,402 Jan 13, 2021 #6 Probably not one of the guys kissing Helton’s ass, so no joy for Jason.
big_pete Points Member Joined: Nov 19, 2017 Messages: 649 Likes Received: 772 Jan 13, 2021 #7 I don't understand the Dedich thing. It has been one of the things (lineup/personnel wise) that has annoyed me most these last two seasons. Outside of AVT, he was our best lineman (IMO). I think he's even better than Neilon. Even if Mr. Fight thinks Neilon's the safer pick at center, it still doesn't excuse not having Dedich at guard. You just have to find a way to get your best guys on the field. That's two (if not 3) seasons now where Dedich should have been a starter. I guess Helton just doesn't like guys that play with a mean streak. If you look back on the highlights of Dedich's senior season, including his major camp performances, it is hard not to wonder why he wasn't a starter on day 1. He was dominant against the nation's very best defensive lineman in the big national camps. Outside of Solo and Amon-Ra, Dedich was the 2018 recruit I was happiest we landed. The whole thing is so annoying. Last edited: Jan 13, 2021 Ride Fly, Rodgarnay51 and Troy70 like this.
I don't understand the Dedich thing. It has been one of the things (lineup/personnel wise) that has annoyed me most these last two seasons. Outside of AVT, he was our best lineman (IMO). I think he's even better than Neilon. Even if Mr. Fight thinks Neilon's the safer pick at center, it still doesn't excuse not having Dedich at guard. You just have to find a way to get your best guys on the field. That's two (if not 3) seasons now where Dedich should have been a starter. I guess Helton just doesn't like guys that play with a mean streak. If you look back on the highlights of Dedich's senior season, including his major camp performances, it is hard not to wonder why he wasn't a starter on day 1. He was dominant against the nation's very best defensive lineman in the big national camps. Outside of Solo and Amon-Ra, Dedich was the 2018 recruit I was happiest we landed. The whole thing is so annoying.
GoSC27! Points Member Joined: Sep 30, 2017 Messages: 4,023 Likes Received: 4,067 Jan 13, 2021 #8 Thanks but it would be sad if true! Fight On!
ErikMcKinney Administrator Staff Member Joined: Apr 17, 2018 Messages: 7,155 Likes Received: 18,159 Jan 13, 2021 #9 I think Jason is behind the other guys in terms of pass blocking and it appears that's what's going to separate guys at this point. I don't think he's that far behind, and Helton had mentioned him as one of the next guys up in media sessions throughout this past season. But I was surprised that he didn't get a shot against Washington State when the two true freshmen played. Dedich lined up at left guard in the one spring ball practice we saw, but the staff clearly liked what Vorhees brought to the lineup there and Vorhees actually was one of the highest-rated offensive linemen in the Pac-12 this past season. I don't think Dedich can play tackle. It'll be interesting to see what happens with him again this season because for right now, it looks like those three interior guys are all planning to be back. motovich, Rodgarnay51 and Troy70 like this.
I think Jason is behind the other guys in terms of pass blocking and it appears that's what's going to separate guys at this point. I don't think he's that far behind, and Helton had mentioned him as one of the next guys up in media sessions throughout this past season. But I was surprised that he didn't get a shot against Washington State when the two true freshmen played. Dedich lined up at left guard in the one spring ball practice we saw, but the staff clearly liked what Vorhees brought to the lineup there and Vorhees actually was one of the highest-rated offensive linemen in the Pac-12 this past season. I don't think Dedich can play tackle. It'll be interesting to see what happens with him again this season because for right now, it looks like those three interior guys are all planning to be back.
AD1974 Points Member Joined: Aug 25, 2017 Messages: 42 Likes Received: 68 Jan 13, 2021 #10 I might be mistaken, but wasn’t Dedich used as a fullback in short yardage situations during his freshman year? I seem to recall him lead blocking a few times, which I thought was a creative way of getting him on the field. When he has played, I think he’s done very well. Rodgarnay51 likes this.
I might be mistaken, but wasn’t Dedich used as a fullback in short yardage situations during his freshman year? I seem to recall him lead blocking a few times, which I thought was a creative way of getting him on the field. When he has played, I think he’s done very well.
GoSC27! Points Member Joined: Sep 30, 2017 Messages: 4,023 Likes Received: 4,067 Jan 13, 2021 #11 Thank you for the reply, very sad to hear about both Jason and Dedich! Fight On! pgoodman likes this.
qqqqqqqman Junior Member Joined: Aug 24, 2017 Messages: 3,658 Likes Received: 4,732 Jan 14, 2021 #12 “This tweet is unavailable” Did he say something favorable to Trump or sumpin’? KnightsWhoSayNi, Rodgarnay51, Ride Fly and 1 other person like this.
Rodgarnay51 Junior Member Joined: Aug 24, 2017 Messages: 4,643 Likes Received: 4,581 Jan 14, 2021 #13 I agree with you. Dedich should be starting over Neilon. USCSAE and motovich like this.
Rodgarnay51 Junior Member Joined: Aug 24, 2017 Messages: 4,643 Likes Received: 4,581 Jan 14, 2021 #14 I wish they'd open it up to an honest competition between Neilon and Dedich. motovich likes this.
OxyTrojan Junior Member Joined: Aug 24, 2017 Messages: 253 Likes Received: 220 Jan 15, 2021 #15 I hope he wins the position. If Voorhees moves from guard to tackle, we will lose every single game next year
I hope he wins the position. If Voorhees moves from guard to tackle, we will lose every single game next year
Jay4usc Points Member Joined: Jan 10, 2018 Messages: 3,244 Likes Received: 3,442 Jan 15, 2021 #16 Neilon was getting thrown around and a few times I saw him get run over this past season. Someone needs to speak up so there’s a fair competition. Hoping the new coach will figure this out OxyTrojan likes this.
Neilon was getting thrown around and a few times I saw him get run over this past season. Someone needs to speak up so there’s a fair competition. Hoping the new coach will figure this out
