[If...Then]

IMO it will be between Marvin and JR. Marvin has the size but JR has the speed and both can block. Whoever doesnt start at FB out of those 2 will start at guard and JR has the experience at that postion having started 6 games at guard this year while Comer was hurt. The line, the blocking backs and Blakes progression will be the big factors in whether the offense will be successful in '08 'cause we already know what Harmon brings to the table. The biggest ? on the enire team will be the defense and having to replace 6 of our front seven from last year. The only returning D-lineman from last year is senior to be Trey Branham who has been the anchor of the O and D lines since he was a sophomore. I believe Moose Anderson is ready to take the other tackle spot. DE is another question as at this point I see no clear cut favorite to take either side though Im confident that Coach Gravy can and will develop some good ones. The starting linebacking corps will feature some new faces and alot to live up to. JR Robinson showed flashes of brilliance last year and his potential and athletic ability has impressed everyone in the program. An off season of weight and speed gain will IMO cause that potential to come to fruition. Ross Mccoy is a true enforcer at OLB and has great athletic abilty. The kid has a great attiude as well. The good news is that the entire secondary returns. Tyler Baker has shown promise but must get faster and more agressive to be more effective. Josh Mullins is a Headhunter of a safety but has the speed to cover nearly any receiver in the state. Daniel Harmon just as good on D as he is carrying the ball. James Cleary would get my vote as most improved Panther from the beginning of the year to the end last year and has the speed to be a shutdown corner. ALso there are some key resreves at DB with Taylor Ratliff and if Jay Martin can recover from a hip injury suffered in a JV game they can be solid contributors as well. With a talented 8th grade class coming up and some new upperclassmen who didnt play last year coming back. If a few ? questions can be answered then this team will be fine.

I left JR out because of how young he is. yes your right he is a good runningback with both speed and power but is he ready to REALLY step up and play? I guarantee you know or can find out in 2 sec. :p - Same thing goes for Ross McCoy. just a sophomore next year. I wonder if he can do it.