Offensive Line - Described as being more athletic, but less experienced than last years line. Ryan Tucker moves to center to anchor the line. Kevin Brewer will be at strong guard, with Clifford Barnes at quick tackle. Fabian Stegall will be the quick guard, with Kevin Holmes manning the strong tackle position, while the injured Jon Donahue mends. This unit has time to mesh with the easy early part of the schedule, but must stay healthy.
Backups are thin and inexperienced.
The defense is coming off a strong spring. Obviously, there must be improvement for the Frogs to contend for a title and go to a bowl game. Defensive Line - Gaylon Hyder and DE Chris Piland should be the key contributors. Piland and former QB Chance McCarty should provide more speed on the outside, along with Hayes Rydel. Hyder is a honors candidate at defensive guard.