Pitt redshirt sophomore offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith will miss the 2015 season after suffering a knee injury during offseason workouts.
Article: Pitt loses a starter on the OL
Article: Pitt loses a starter on the OL
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Well, he was going to get his turn anyway, since he was penciled in as a starter for this season. But it was going to be at right guard; now it will be at right tackle.Bookser was a 4* recruit from the WPIAL who now gets his turn to play for the hometown team. Mt Lebo grad
Well, he was going to get his turn anyway, since he was penciled in as a starter for this season. But it was going to be at right guard; now it will be at right tackle.
I think it will look like this:Chris, what's the OL's 2 deep right now?....your guess
I think it's fairly common, though. FB is a year-round life for these kids....let's hope he comes back strong.I just wish Pitt could make it thru an off season intact, just once.
I think it will look like this:
LT - Bisnowaty, Guy
LG - Johnson, Baker
C - Rowell, Roberts
RG - Officer, Grimm or Herndon
RT - Bookser, Reese
That's my guess.
Yep, the one think Pitt cannot afford is Injuries in Coach Pat & Staff Debut Season! The OL is much more solid for this season, but this is not good news when it happens during the Off Season with just 8 weeks to opening the Year Games!I think JJS is our best OL so this is obviously a devastating blow. However, having the luxury of Alex Officer to move over to guard could be a hidden blessing for all concerned...provided Bookser can handle the RT spot.
This is BY FAR the worst news of the offseason.
Love the purple.Yep, the one think Pitt cannot afford is Injuries in Coach Pat & Staff Debut Season! The OL is much more solid for this season, but this is not good news when it happens during the Off Season with just 8 weeks to opening the Year Games!
One can say better now than if after the 1st or 5th Games, but it still a blow to a Unit that needs to stay healthy all season long with their tough schedule, and the need for some Wide Receivers to stand up and help out Boyd?
Let us hope for the best and players that replace him, do just as good!
The range of hues colors between Blue & Red!Love the purple.
Sorry to hear that news guys. Hope he makes a full recovery.I just wish Pitt could make it thru an off season intact, just once.
That is really bad news-but here's where the OL depth that PC built pays off. The OL may not be as good as it would have been with JJS, but his loss won't be the catastrophe it could have been if we'd had Wanny or WLAT-era OL depth.Pitt redshirt sophomore offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith will miss the 2015 season after suffering a knee injury during offseason workouts.
Article: Pitt loses a starter on the OL
It happens to everyone.If any of you have paid attention the last 30+ years....this always happens to Pitt...surviving it will be the key...but it doesnt matter who the coach is...HCPN..did not get a pass on the curse that hangs over this program.
The starting 5 is still very good. IMO, Pitt doesn't lose a whole lot in the starting 5 with this injury. Not a knock on Jones-Smith, just that Bookser taking his spot, Officer taking Bookser's spot, and Rowell taking Officer's spot isnt much of a downgrade. It will really hurt our depth though. Our 2nd 5 really worries me.
What's up with Mike Grimm? He was a highly touted prospect who seems like will be forever buried.
It happens to everyone.
OSU lost 2 starters at QB last year: one a pre-season Heisman candidate:they didn't whine.
They won.
Next man up......and no whining permitted.
My 1st point is that IT DOES HAPPEN TO EVERY TEAM. Losing a Heismann candidate at QB is the zenith of bad luck.I am sure that OSU 3rd QB would have been our #1 QB so comparing our roster to theirs is a bit of a stretch. You are right though…..next man up