Re: thanks...I wonder if
Most redshirt SOPHOMORES are too young to be effective B1G offensive linemen. For sure, redshirt FRESHMEN are too young (but we had to start TWO of them anyway - there was no one else)
Throwing Brosnan, Sorrell, Beh, or Wright out there last year as true freshmen would have been cruel and unusual punishment. Franklin simply did the right thing - for both the team and the individuals - and the best he could do under the circumstances.
As redshirt freshman these guys will have to fill out the 2-deep (again, because we have no one else) and maybe, MAYBE one of them will be able to at least step in and not get completely overwhelmed. (Nelson was able to handle it as a RS FR last year, Mahon, not so much - but he certainly gave it his best shot for the team).
Until we have a two-deep offensive line of 3, 4, and 5th year guys....Hand and the boys are fighting an uphill battle. I expect significant strides this year - but make no mistake it is still gonna' be tough (until AT LEAST 2016).