I put this together, so there may be errors. I didn't include any back-ups on rotation or extra DBs for niclke/dime schemes. Astericks are letters earned (2004). Class rank is for eligibility only. What do you think?
2006 Beginning Roster (End of 2005 minus Ineligibles)
TE (Y):
11 Matt Herian***, 6-5, 240, Sr., Pierce, Neb.
81 Josh Mueller*, 6-5, 265, Jr., Columbus, Neb. (instead of Phillips)
LT:
54 Chris Patrick, 6-4, 285, Jr., Ithaca, Mich. -or-
76 Lydon Murtha, 6-7, 315, So., Hutchinson, Minn.
LG:
65 Greg Austin**, 6-1, 290, Sr., Cypress, Texas
C:
50 Kurt Mann*, 6-4, 290, Sr., Grand Island, Neb.
RG:
61 Mike Huff, 6-4, 300, So., Ralston, Neb.
RT:
70 Matt Slauson, 6-5, 340, So., Colorado Springs, Colo.
WR (X):
87 Nate Swift, 6-2, 195, So., Hutchinson, Minn.
WR (Z):
83 Terrence Nunn*, 6-0, 185, Jr., Houston, Texas
FB:
41 Dane Todd**, 5-10, 235, Sr., Lincoln, Neb.
HB/SPLIT BACK:
20 Marlon Lucky, 6-0, 210, So., North Hollywood, Calif.
IB:
34 Cody Glenn, 6-0, 230, So., Rusk Texas
Note: these 3 backs I anticipate rotating, so that 2 are on the field together, ala USC.
QB:
13 Zac Taylor, 6-2, 210, SR., Norman, Okla.
DEFENSE
OPEN DE:
44 Jay Moore*, 6-4, 270, Sr., Elkhorn, Neb.
LT:
54 Ola Dagundaro, 6-2, 290, Sr., Inglewood, Calif.
RT:
94 Barry Cryer, 6-2, 275, Sr., Marrero, La.
BASE DE:
90 Adam Carriker**, 6-6, 280, Sr., Kennewick, Wash.
Note: I anticipate Turner to be added at times as Rush End/Rush LB. in nickle/dime formations.
SAM LB:
34 Stewart Bradley**, 6-4, 240, Sr., Salt Lake City, Utah
MIKE:
13 Corey McKeon, 6-1, 225, Jr., Naperville, Ill.
WILL LB:
15 Steve Octavien, 6-0, 235, Sr., Naples, Fla.
STRONG CB:
2 Cortney Grixby*, 5-9, 165, Jr., Omaha, Neb.(Brothers/Palmer?)
FS:
31 Jackson, Leon, 6-2 210 So. Pasco, Wash.
SS:
8 Andrew Shanle**, 6-1, 205, Sr., St. Edward, Neb.
WEAK CB:
1 Zackary Bowman, 6-2, 190,Sr.,Anchorage,Alaska
SPECIALISTS
PK:
29 Jordan Congdon, 5-11, 180, So., San Diego, Calif.
P:
97 Dan Titchener, 6-0, 195, So., Cheyenne, Wyo.
LSNAP:
92 Lane Kelly**, 6-4, 270, Sr., Omaha, Neb.
KOR:
30 Tierre Green*, 6-1, 200, Jr., Omaha, Neb.
20 Marlon Lucky, 6-0, 210, So., North Hollywood, Calif.
PR:
2 Cortney Grixby, 5-9, 165, Jr., Omaha, Neb.
83 Terrence Nunn*, 6-0, 185, Jr., Houston, Texas