I think this lineup is telling us a few things. That Heckel missed so much time and may not be back to full strength. Also he's played virtually every position he may be that backup at almost every position including our extra blocking TE like he did when he wore 96 vs WVU in the CWB.
I think this also tells us they think Tisdale and Davis are doing a good job at Guard so let's try Evans at Tackle. Seems like Alexander is our LT for what its worth. Really only locked down position unless Servais stays at Center.
Sounds like the staff is seriously considering these 7 players for the 5 open posityions on the OL.
Heckel
Servais
D Davis
Adams
Tisdale
Alexander
Vettorello
I bet that we see all of these players play a lot over the first 2 games.
Agree that it looks like Alexander has won one of the starting OT positions. Is the experimentation with Adams at OT driven because they are trying to find a way to get Tisdale on the field and he is better at OG, or because they are unhappy with the candidates for the second OT position now that Servais is playing C?
I think more the latter but it is very possible the staff is just trying their best players at different positions to see what works best.
At this point, I am confident Alexander, Servais and Adams are going to start. I expect D Davis is going to win the LG position. If Heckel is healthy, he will almost surely also start. If he is not able to play, I think Tisdale starts.
I think if Heckel starts, the starting lineup is
LT Alexander
LG D Davis
C Heckel
RG Adams
RT Servais
If Heckel is a no go, the starting lineup might be
LT Alexander
LG D Davis
C Servais
RG Tisdale
RT Adams
I see Vettorello as a top sub who also plays a lot. In the event Heckel can't play, he might start at OT with Adams moving back to RG and Tisdale not starting. Or who knows, maybe Tisdale starts at RT? At UCO last year, his highlights are all or almost all of him playing OT.
