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I was sitting around thinking about the future of KU football, and what each position looked like, and I realized that the 2014 team could be pretty good if no one ends up being a huge bust (and I do realize that this is a pretty big if). Here are my projected starters:
Offense:
QB: Montell Cozart (So)
WR: Nick Harwekk (Sr)
WR: Rod Coleman (Sr)
WR: Tony Pierson (Sr)
RB: Darrian Miller (Jr)
TE: Jimmay Mundaine (Sr)
LT: Pat Lewandowski (Sr)
LG: Ngalu Fusimalohi (Sr)
OC: Jacob Bragg (Fr)
RG: Mike Smithburg (Sr)
RT: Dylan Admire (Jr)

Defense:
LC: Jacorey Shepherd (Sr)
RC: Kevin Short (Jr)
NB: Dexter McDonald (Sr)
FS: Cassius Sendish (Sr)
SS: Isiah Johnson (Jr)
LB: Ben Heeney (Sr)
LB: Jake Love (Jr)
LE: Andrew Bolton (Jr)
NT: Keon Stowers (Sr)
RT: Tedarian Johnson (Sr)
Buck: Ben Goodman (Jr)

Special Teams
KO: Trevor Pardula (Sr)
P: Trevor Pardula (Sr)
PK: Matthew Myman (Jr) or Michael Mesh (Jr)
LS: Reily Jeffers (Jr)
Hold: Blake Jablonski (Sr)
Returns: Miller, Embree, Short, Shepherd

QB: Although I do believe that Cozart will play a lot next year, I have a feeling that Heaps is going to do some great things in the offseason to try and cement his role as the starter.

WR: Your WR projections look pretty solid, but Turzilli may have something to say about Coleman's spot.

RB: I think Darrian Miller and Taylor Cox will both split playing time and RB, plus we have that 4-star frosh coming in next year.

TE/OL: Nice projections

Cornerbacks: Once again, I think these two will be the ones who ultimately take the field on day 1 next season. And what a great duo it will be. If Kevin Short is anything as advertised, him and JaCorey Shepherd will make a great pass-stopping combo. I like McDonald as the Nickel.

Safeties: Same two as this year, great combo, with an extra year of experience. This defense is going to be pretty good next year. I hope the offense can catch up.

LBs: Heeney and Love... 'Nuff said.

DL: We could have a great pass rushing/run stopping combo unit next season. Depends how good Bolton really is I suppose. I like the way Stowers and Goodman have really stepped up this year.

A few other notes: I think Wyman will only be Soph. next season considering this is his first year of collegiate football. And I do think that he will continue to win out the job.

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Barring injury, I just don't see Cozart replacing Heaps as QB. Heaps is a very good QB that has had the misfortune of playing behind a poor Offensive Line.

Thanks for posting this thread. I didnt want to post this myself, as some would think Ive given up hope for this season (Still hoping for a win or 2...but mainly wanting to see some offensive chemistry develop and stringing together a few drives...). I agree that Taylor Cox will split time with Miller as RB. Next year definitely is one to hope for a bowl game possibility.

I have always had the feeling that Weis doesn't care for Darrian Miller, so I don't see him starting. Thankfully, we have some really good options at RB. My concern is OL and DL, where we just don't have the depth and talent to be a factor in the Big XII yet. Any injury to anyone on the line is a HUGE blow for this team, as we just don't have the talented depth to avoid big dropoffs.