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Message: [QUOTE="bcubs9497, post: 2286163, member: 5049"] Pretty sure that the starters on DL will acquit themselves fairly well in most games; FSU, LSU, and Clemson will be difficult simply because those OLs are chock full of potential NFL draft picks. The rest of the games, including Louisville and Miami, could be fun as long as the injury bug doesn't strike too hard. Depth will, of course, be a concern. As a general rule, I've never have been a fan of relying on true freshmen at OL and DL positions. VERY few kids, including many 5 stars, are big enough, strong enough, fast enough, and tough enough to endure the pounding they get from veteran linemen. It's a bit much to ask an 18 year old kid to man up against a 22-23 year old men 30 or so times in a game. So, to answer your question, I don't think the depth is there yet. After the 2-deep, things get hairy quick. If this season goes by without anyone getting seriously hurt, I think next year will be superlative. [/QUOTE]