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Old 12-21-2016, 02:30 PM
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Possible 2017 Starting Lineup (Defense)

Following up on my post below, here is a projected starting lineup (and depth chart) for the defense. As noted below: (1) I don't have any particular inside information; just educated (sort of ) guesses; (2) this doesn't account for incoming freshmen; (3) this one was much more difficult.

DE: Surges (O'Gara)
DT: Sexton (Mills)
DT: Brandeis (Lynn)
DE: Marotta (Kurasz)
LB: Crain (McCormick)
LB: Martin (Hannah/Maloney)
$$: Mazza (Barker/Yinger/McDermott)
CB: Searles (Balogh)
FS: Leisring (Simon/Melaragno)
SS: Malas (Lutgens)
CB: Wilcox (Salowich/Clifford)

Much more to replace on this side of the ball. D-line and the one CB spot seem to be the biggest issues. Limited depth and experience in both places. The good news is that there is at least one very experienced and high quality player at each level (DL-Surges; LB-Crain; DBs-Searles/Leisring). Tons of leadership from these guys will help.
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Old 12-21-2016, 04:44 PM
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Yep, definitely more question marks on the defensive side. Hopefully, many of the youngsters mature rapidly. I've heard Martin is a solid player.
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Old 12-22-2016, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyerIllini View Post
The good news is that there is at least one very experienced and high quality player at each level (DL-Surges; LB-Crain; DBs-Searles/Leisring). Tons of leadership from these guys will help.
I would add Marotta to the list above. He is very good and will be even better this coming year. Even though the D is void of experienced players, the Flyers always find a way to step up when given the opportunity. I think the defense will hold its own in 2017.
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Old 12-23-2016, 08:45 AM
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Pitt: Good point on Marotta. While he hasn't started, he will be a RS-Jr. with a lot of experience. Looking forward to seeing what he can do with even more reps.
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