Missouri Depth Chart

by GhostofBigRoy on Oct 19, 2009 12:54 PM CDT in Football Comment 55 comments

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OFFENSE
Position	No.	Player	\|	No.	Player	\|	No.	Player
Flanker (Z)	8	Jordan Shipley	\|	11	James Kirkendoll		6	DeSean Hales
Sub B	84	Marquise Goodwin	OR	7	John Chiles	\|
Tight End (Y)	83	Greg Smith	\|	13	Ahmard Howard	OR	89	Barrett Matthews
	Flex TE: Dan Buckner
Right Tackle	64	Kyle Hix	\|	72	Britt Mitchell
Right Guard	63	Michael Huey	OR	56	Tray Allen	\|	54	Mark Buchanan
Center	71	Chris Hall	\|	78	David Snow	\|	75	Steve Moore
Left Guard	52	Charlie Tanner	\|	56	Tray Allen
Left Tackle	74	Adam Ulatoski	\|	77	Luke Poehlmann
Split End (X)	9	Malcolm Williams	\|	4	Dan Buckner
Tailback	28	Fozzy Whittaker	OR	31 2	Cody Johnson Vondrell McGee	OR	23	Tre' Newton
	Specialty Back: D.J. Monroe
Fullback	24	Antwann Cobb	\|	31	Cody Johnson
	Short Yardage/Goal-Line: Lamarr Houston
Quarterback	12	Colt McCoy	\|	3	Garrett Gilbert	\|	17	Sherrod Harris
Place-Kicker	15	Hunter Lawrence	\|	39	Ryan Bailey	\|	19	Justin Tucker

DEFENSE
Position	No.	Player	\|	No.	Player	\|	No.	Player
Buck	2	Sergio Kindle	\|	80	Alex Okafor
Tackle (Nose)	92	Ben Alexander	OR	91	Kheeston Randall
Tackle	33	Lamarr Houston	\|	96	Calvin Howell	\|	93	Tyrell Higgins
End	81	Sam Acho	\|	32	Eddie Jones	\|	95	Tevin Mims
Strongside LB	18	Emmanuel Acho	\|	1	Keenan Robinson
Middle LB	38	Roddrick Muckelroy	\|	42	Dustin Earnest
Weakside LB	1	Keenan Robinson	\|	18	Emmannuel Acho
Right CB	3	Curtis Brown	OR	8	Chykie Brown
Right Safety	21	Blake Gideon	\|	27	Nolan Brewster	\|	5	Ben Wells
Left Safety	12	Earl Thomas	\|	27	Nolan Brewster
Left CB	4	Aaron Williams	\|	3	Curtis Brown
Nickel	4	Aaron Williams	\|	12	Earl Thomas
Punter	19	Justin Tucker	\|	47	John Gold	\|	17	Trevor Gerland

SPECIAL TEAMS
Punt Returns	8	Jordan Shipley	\|	12	Earl Thomas	\|	3	Curtis Brown
Kickoff Returns	26 8	D.J. Monroe Jordan Shipley	\| \|	84 4	Marquise Goodwin Aaron Williams	\|	9	Malcolm Williams
Kickoffs	19	Justin Tucker	\|	15	Hunter Lawrence
Holder	8	Jordan Shipley	\|	17	Sherrod Harris
Deep Snapper (PAT/FG)	83	Greg Smith	\|	72	Britt Mitchell
Deep Snapper (Punts)	58	William Harvey	\|	48	Alex Zumberge

Follow after the jump for some analysis of the changes this week...

In perhaps the biggest shake-up to the depth chart this season, it's clear that the coaching staff is intent on making major personnel changes on the offensive side of the football, most notably in the receiving corps. Listed at split end all season, Jordan Shipley has now returned to his more natural flanker position at struggling against Oklahoma to get open at the X position, pushing James Kirkendoll into a back-up position after two terrible performances in a row. After leading the team in receptions and receiving yards on Saturday, as well as scoring the only Longhorn touchdown of the day, Marquise Goodwin is now listed as the co-starter with John Chiles at the sub-B position, but is listed first, portending a sharp increase in snaps for the all-world athlete. And, making the week for many Texas fans, it finally appears that Malcolm Williams will get a chance at Shipley's vacated X position.

On the offensive line, Tray Allen moves into a co-starter relationship with Michael Huey, though Huey is still listed first, while David Snow is now solely the back up at the center position. Early in the season, Snow was listed as backing up each of three interior positions. The Longhorns need to find an effective interior combination and need to do it soon -- only Charlie Tanner appears entrenched at his left guard position.

At running back, Fozzy Whittaker and Cody Johnson remain the co-starters, with Vondrell McGee and Tre' Newton backing them up, along with DJ Monroe listed as the specialty back. Mack Brown says there is no way that he can get reps for all five, so expect McGee and Newton to see only limited action this week. Does Tre' Newton see some time as the third-down back or is he effectively buried now after injuring his neck?

On the defensive side of the ball, the status quo reigns, fitting after the dominant performance put on by Will Muschamp's charges. About the only thing worth noting is that Nolan Brewster is backing up both safety positions, ahead of Ben Wells.

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damn that sucks for newton

because he’s solid
newton and fozzy could make a nice 1-2 punch
i like cody lots so maybe have a fozzy 1 and cody 2a and newton 2b
and what the heck do you do with monroe
that’s a lot of skills players
sorry to hear about chiles, he needs to work on a quicker first step
or just move to linebacker, i think he could do fairly well there
besides wouldn’t you much rather be coached by boom than dud

by abcdmetrius on Oct 19, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Newton’s an OR, just like the others. The ORs kind of make it lateral depth, I would think, although it’s true that Fozzy probably has the highest chance of being the main guy this Saturday.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 19, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like all of these moves.

"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite

by Sunkist on Oct 19, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes, yes, yes!

by silky51 on Oct 19, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Couldn't agree more.

Every move was necessary, and the correct call based on performance. Very encouraging development.

by ctex80 on Oct 19, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's like Greg Davis finally figured out the internet. .nt whills

by Horn Brain on Oct 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

He’s been dredging through thread after thread for answers to the offense’s questions.

by aaronlybrand on Oct 19, 2009 6:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

It's an improvement, the usual method involves ritual animal sacrifice and dungeons and dragons cards

proud to swim home

by learned hand on Oct 19, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Silly LH

Dungeon and Dragons has books. Magic the Gathering has cards.

Oops, I may have said too much…

by BoddickerIsClutch on Oct 19, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

proud to swim home

by learned hand on Oct 20, 2009 5:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wait, we're getting buckner less snaps?!? urrrrrgh

by abcdmetrius on Oct 19, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No.

He’s still the Flex TE. Nothing’s changed for Buckner.

by billyzane on Oct 19, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to the Statesman

EBS is “expected to see more playing time.” Our fine offensive coordinator wants to be “two dimensional” now. Link.

by GhostofBigRoy on Oct 19, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cut GD some slack, guys, please

If we’re gonna throw 65 times a game, EBS sits. If we’re gonna seek some semblance of balance, he’s gotta play. Any other “blocking” tight ends you wanna stick out there? Howard? A true (and smallish) freshman?

We don’t want Buckner trying to block DEs or 230-pound bull-rush blitzing LBers; first off, he’d get killed; second, so would the play.

by edsp on Oct 19, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but the EBS wasn't blocking as much as he was running out for passes.

"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite

by Sunkist on Oct 19, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

EBS caught 2 balls

Not that he will stretch the field, but he was an option on the opposite side of the field from Ship

by burnt in ny on Oct 19, 2009 3:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

And take special note

DBS caught both passes thrown his way (one was a pretty tough catch), and there were no sighting of volleyball sets.

by aaronlybrand on Oct 19, 2009 6:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

DBS

Deft at catching short passes
Blocking
Surface

by aaronlybrand on Oct 20, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

These receiver changes are full of win.
Buckner is in the same spot as the previous weeks so I think he’ll still get the same number of snaps. Goodwin and Williams seem to be getting more snaps at the expense of Kirkendoll and Chiles who have been playing terrible.

by GGoffense on Oct 19, 2009 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fantastic development

We’ll see how things go at Mizzou, but I suspect this will have a major positive impact as it relates to the big plays this offense has had such a tough time creating.

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Oct 19, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I have been noticing that Barrett Mathews as the 3rd string...but he hasnt got into the game yet right?

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Oct 19, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Played a little in blowouts.

Also on special teams.

by GhostofBigRoy on Oct 19, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hales on the depth chart

I wonder if Hales is likely to actually see any time. I really want to see what the guy can do, because he’s really supposed to be dynamite, but you’d think they’d want to make Monroe both the specialty back and an extra receiver.

Huey’s back in three ahead of Snow. Wonder if Snow will earn a permanent job sometime this season.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 19, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

After Snow's performance against OU...

I feel pretty confident he will be the backup center for the foreseeable future. Did you not watch the game?

by cj43 on Oct 19, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I watched the interior line flop around all day, yes. Do you really think Snow was worse than Tanner?

by burntorangehorn on Oct 19, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Snow just panicked with all that moving around OU did.

He’ll be fine. Non-starting status gives him a chance to rebuild some confidence. And I’m glad to see Allen get on the field. Five-stars are supposed to get on the field, right?

by edsp on Oct 19, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tanner actually played well

He had no penalties and gave up no sacks. He has improved the most since thebeginning of the season.

The flopping is designed cut blocks aimed at the thigh of the defender. It’s a widely used technique in zone-blocking.

by burnt in ny on Oct 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve watched with much anger as the Shanahan-era Denver Broncos cut-blocked the Chiefs and other teams on many occasions, and it looked much different. It usually requires smaller, more agile linemen.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 19, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree that the Horns aren't doing it well

particularly Chris Hall

by burnt in ny on Oct 20, 2009 6:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

snow was worse in this game

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Oct 19, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Snow was pretty bad

"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo

by run Bevo run on Oct 19, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hales is still a little raw

After watching him at open practice in the fall, he’s quick and he’s a good route runner, but needs to be more aware of his surroundings and develop better hands before he starts getting game-time with the offense. He’s had a reception or two this year (UTEP?), if memory serves me correct, but he’s being overshadowed by a reasonably deep (and reorganized, thank Bevo) receiver corps at present. This year spent as a backup will probably do him some good.

by The Mack Attack on Oct 19, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Caught a pass late against CU.

Went for two yards from GG.

by GhostofBigRoy on Oct 19, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also has dropped a couple of passes from GG

FWIW

"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo

by run Bevo run on Oct 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah at least one against ULM

by 2Cor12:9 on Oct 19, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least we know the coaches realize that something has to be done.

And at least we didn’t have to lose to make it happen.

Hopefully, this isn’t just reshuffling the deckchairs on the Titanic, as it was with the running back flavor of the week. While I think all of these offensive lineup changes are good ones, I also think that the problem goes deeper systemically than just who’s lining up where and getting the majority of the snaps. Hopefully, these changes are not an end in themselves, but rather portend a dedication to making substantive systemic changes on the offensive side of the ball. If not, then this is likely no different than the random rotation of RBs we had listed #1 throughout the year.

by billyzane on Oct 19, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1 BZ

I really have been looking forward to this lineup all year, outside of Goodwin who sprinted on the scene. Welcomed addition no less, but to have Buckner, Shipley, and Williams on the field at the same time will prove deadly. They need to stay with it and form a unit. I can’t say it enough. This group needs to gel and gel quickly going into Stillwater and onward. Let’s start in Mizzou. Big game for Williams last year, so I hope this isn’t just another situational adjsutment by GD but proves to be the winning ticket.

by orangetower on Oct 19, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like this combo the best

With Shipley on the opposite side of Williams, Williams will have a lot of single coverage or will pull a safety to that side. He has chemistry with Colt, as witnessed by his catches (one out of bounds) of passes to his back sboulder. Ship and Goodwin are a powerful pair who have both qkckness and speed. They have numerous routes they can run off each other and either can deliver on the bubble screen

by burnt in ny on Oct 19, 2009 3:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

This also fits well

When (if?) Collins comes back next year.

by Horncasting on Oct 19, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

like the moves...

So is the Tray Allen because Huey dinged up or did he play really well against OU?

by pfc on Oct 19, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mason Walters...

Is he still hurt or is he getting red shirted now?

by pfc on Oct 19, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Walters

I believe is still suffering from a stress fracture in his foot. I think the coaches want to get him some work later in the year but he’s probably looking more and more like a redshirt as each week goes by and he can’t play. That’s assuming that he can’t play this week and I don’t think there has been an announcement about that unless Mack said something at his presser. 40AS will have an update this evening about the injuries.

by GhostofBigRoy on Oct 19, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I had followed the participation reports pretty closely earlier in the season to keep track of which freshmen had eliminated the chances of a redshirt, but I haven’t lately. Did Walters play in a game yet? Obviously he could push for a med-RS anyway on the basis of his injury.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 19, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ULM

He played during Gilbert’s drive in the ULM game that resulted in the touchdown on the quarterback draw. In fact, I believe Walters aggravated his previous injury on that play.

by GhostofBigRoy on Oct 19, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m a little rusty on my med-RS rules, but it appears that Walters could almost certainly get this season to count as a redshirt season if he applied. I do not believe that he’d be able to take a subsequent redshirt year—that is, have this year as a medical redshirt season, and then have a regular redshirt season to use in some future season.

by burntorangehorn on Oct 19, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Believe you are correct

Based on the small % of plays Walters played in this year.

by Horncasting on Oct 19, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks

appreciate the 411

by pfc on Oct 19, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Any update on Vaccaro?

He was actually listed on the depth chart at S at one point earlier this season.

by Horncasting on Oct 19, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Read short route first

Ship should get a lot more short routes now. This will really help Colt who naturally often looks for Ship first. This should help the timing of short routes a bunch and improve the horns ability to grind 1st downs.

This should also improve blocking, since Goodwin blocks better than Kirk and Malcolm blocks better than Chiles.

It will also be natural for Ship to take Goodwin under his wing.

None of these changes is surprising. It is also not surprising that Greg Smith is getting more snaps. If you want to run, a real TE helps. Did Greg have any dropped passes?

by Kafka on Oct 19, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: ebs

he did have some missed blocks fwiw.

by vy til i die on Oct 19, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good to see we are three deep at all kicking positions

Never know when a soccer game will break out

Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.

by Caradoc on Oct 19, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Cody Quandry

He best fits the physical skill sets and talents of the offensive line – but the offensive scheme will not be altered to maximize the effectiveness of the offensive line. Go figure.

I would love to marry a bruising OL + RB with this defense and just chuck this horizontal concoction.

by realmccoy on Oct 19, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs