I’ll have some thoughts later, I’m watching Oklahoma and will be focusing mostly on nose tackle Jordan Phillips. In the meantime feel free to use this as an open thread.
It’s worth noting that Missouri’s Markus Golden had yet another sack this week in a 38-10 victory over UCF. Team-mate Shane Ray also picked up a deuce. Tigers Coach Gary Pinkel said this about the pair earlier in the week:
“They were dominant players a year ago. I had some NFL scouts come in and say, ‘Those two guys are pretty good, but the two behind them, shoot, they might be better. Don’t tell Kony and Michael I said that… I’ll get a text or two tonight, probably…”
Kony Ealy and Michael Sam were second and seventh round picks respectively. It’s almost certain Golden and Ray will top that. Don’t be surprised if Golden goes in the first round in 2015.
I’ve got Vols/Sooners circled as well. I’ll also be watching CB Julian Wilson and LT Tyrus Thompson, both seniors and studs so far out of the gate. I suppose it is possible for Phillips to declare as a RSo but he might be one to watch for the 2016 draft.
There’s my boy JWil with the pick six!
That whole OU offensive line is nasty. They are all seniors except the C.
Here are a couple more interesting seniors:
LT Corey Robinson and LG A.J. Cann for South Carolina.. They have both been dominating the left side of the line for the part of the game I have been able to watch, especially Robinson at a nimble-looking 6’8″/344.