-- The offensive line is a source of constant interest, specifically the left tackle, and today, Andrew Miller repped with the starters. J.B. Shugarts was second team and Mike Adams third team. Sam Longo was fourth team.
The closer we get to the season, the more it appears that's the order we'll see for the opener, at least.
-- The rest of the second-team OL:
LG: Corey Linsley
C: Jack Mewhort
RG: Andrew Moses
RT: Marcus Hall
That's three true freshmen on the second team (Linsley, Mewhort and Hall). Again, this far into camp, that's not for show. It's time to be getting serious.
The rest of the third team OL:
LG: Connor Smith
C: Scott Sika
RG: Evan Blankenship
RT: Josh Kerr
-- The top three LBs today were Brian Rolle, Ross Homan and Etienne Sabino. When they went to nickel, Sabino came out. Interesting to see what happens once Spitler returns.
-- With Heyward out, Doug Worthington once again was shifted to end from his normal tackle spot, and the DL featured Dexter Larimore and Todd Denlinger at tackles and Thaddeus Gibson at the other end.
-- Garrett Goebel and John Simon were the second-team DTs.
-- CB Andre Amos ahead of Devon Torrence today. Unlike the left tackle spot, this one seems to be continuing to rotate day-by-day.
-- Formation-wise, WR Ray Small was used in some interesting ways today. At least twice, he was lined up in the "deep slot" -- almost a wingback, or where Teddy Ginn used to line up as a freshman in the "shot-Ginn." I also saw both top tailbacks, Daniel Herron and Brandon Saine, lined up wide as an outside receiver on occasion.
-- The top three WRs appear to be solidifying: DeVier Posey, Dane Sanzenbacher, and Taurian Washington. Small and Lamaar Thomas got the next-most work, followed by Duron Carter and Grant Schwartz.
It really appears to me pretty even after Posey and Sanzenbacher. Just about any of the other five guys could contribute, I believe.
-- And yes, I include Schwartz in that mix. He's my offensive sleeper this year. He works hard and makes some plays. Had a nice diving fingertip catch over the middle today, although later, he dropped an easy one.
-- Defensively, my sleeper is Jonathan Newsome. He looks very comfortable as a freshman, and has the ideal skill set for that hybrid LB/DE role he's in.
