2014 Roster

The 2014 roster is now up on the Lamar athletics website:

 

 

http://www.lamarcardinals.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lama-m-footbl-mtt.html

 

 

I noticed that Brennon Doty is listed as a QB. Fisher Romar, a RB from PA Memorial, is also on the roster after transferring from Northwestern State. Bret Treadway sure has put on the weight as he's now listed at 290 pounds.

Alot of names from the spring roster on this roster...and is Desmond Richards giving it another shot?

really like the size of the o-linemen.we finally look like a college football on paper.

The 2014 Prospectus is also up on the website with a depth chart

 

Offense

X

5 Mark Roberts 6-3 190 Sr.-1L

20 Michael Handy 5-11 185 So.-1L

 

A

9 Reggie Begelton 6-0 190 Jr.-2L

6 Gratian Gladney 5-9 165 So.-1L

 

Left Tackle

71 Tramon Shead 6-6 305 Sr.-1L

68 Chris Mayer 6-7 345 Sr.-1L

 

Left Guard

72 Brock Wempa 6-2 345 Sr.-1L

78 John Craven 6-3 285 So.-1L

 

Center

56 Chance McCormack 6-3 295 Sr.-1L

74 Kevin Greif 6-3 260 Fr.-RS

 

Right Guard

58 Bret Treadway 6-3 290 So.-1L

78 John Craven 6-3 285 So.-1L

 

Right Tackle

76 Justin Brock 6-5 280 Jr.-2L

68 Chris Mayer 6-7 345 Sr.-1L

 

Quarterback

12 Caleb Berry 6-2 195 Sr.-3L

14 Rex Dausin 6-2 203 So.-SQ

or

13 Robert Mitchell 6-1 200 Fr.-RS

 

Z

84 Jayce Nelson 6-2 170 Jr.-2L

81 Jesse Sparks 5-10 170 Sr.-3L

 

Y

88 Payden McVey 6-1 225 Sr.-3L

17 Dillon Barrett 6-3 220 Jr.-2L

 

Running Back

8 Kade Harrington 5-9 185 So.-1L

22 Emmitt Raleigh 6-0 210 So.-1L

 

Defense

Defensive End

35 Joe Okafor 6-6 295 Sr.-2L

92 Koby Couron 6-3 240 So.-1L

 

Nose Tackle

65 Omar Tebo 6-0 295 So.-1L

95 Josh Frost 6-1 315 Jr.-TR

 

Defensive End

42 Keith Curran 6-4 240 Sr.-1L

53 David Hollyfield 6-3 225 Jr.-2L

 

WILL

91 Logan Moss 6-4 210 Jr.-2L

51 Kevin Bellard 6-2 225 Jr.-1L

 

SAM

2 Mike Hargis 6-3 225 Jr.-2L

97 Kade Burman 6-3 200 Fr.-RS

 

MIKE

44 Ronnie Jones 5-10 240 Jr.-2L

50 Cole Carleton 6-0 215 Fr.-RS

 

MO

32 Anthony Beard 6-1 235 Sr.-2L

38 Eddie McGill 6-0 225 So.-1L

 

Cornerback

36 Lloyd Julian 5-10 165 So.-1L

30 George Orebe 5-9 165 Sr.-2L

 

Strong Safety

29 Xavier Bethany 6-1 180 So.-1L

28 Zach Johnson 5-11 180 So.-1L

 

Free Safety

11 Kevin Johnson 6-0 210 Sr.-2L

12 Colby Campbell 6-0 185 So.-1L

 

Cornerback

5 Montez Hunter 5-11 180 Sr.-1L

21 Michael Sheridan 5-10 180 Jr.-TR

 

Special Teams

 

 

 

Kicker

46 Alex Ball 6-3 240 So.-1L

31 Juan Carranco 6-0 170 So.-1L

 

 

Place Kicker

46 Alex Ball 6-3 240 So.-1L

96 Josh Davis 6-1 200 Fr.-RS

 

 

Punter

31 Juan Carranco 6-0 170 So.-1L

46 Alex Ball 6-3 240 So.-1L

 

 

Deep Snapper

42 Keith Curran 6-4 240 Sr.-1L

84 Jayce Nelson 6-2 170 Jr.-2L

( are any of those guys deep snappers ??? )

 

 

Kick Return

5 Mark Roberts 6-3 190 Sr.-1L

11 Kevin Johnson 6-0 210 Sr.-2L

 

 

Punt Return

11 Kevin Johnson 6-0 210 Sr.-2L

20 Michael Handy 5-11 185 So.-1L

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/lama/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/prospectus/prospectus.pdf

we signed 2 deep snappers this spring so I would expect a change at that position. ;D

Wonder why Tylond Robertson, the DL trasfer from Tx State didn't make the 2 deep depth chart?

Wonder why Tylond Robertson, the DL trasfer from Tx State didn't make the 2 deep depth chart?

 

Don't think he was here for spring practices...pretty sure this is the depth chart according to how they will go into fall camp...there will be changes then...don't want to give the guy a 2 deep spot before he's stepped on campus

 

Edit: I stand corrected...he was on the Spring Roster

Wondering if the roster was just updated with additions and not subtractions...along with Desmond Richards I noticed Ian Kelso, Marcus Washington and Johnathan Green still on there and all have been said that they are no longer playing. Also wonder which weight is right for Wempa?...the 315 on the roster or 345 on the 2 deep...and surprised to see Justin Brock still at 280...seems like at 6'5" he'd have filled out a little more by now...overall i like the size and depth across the line...feel like it may be a real strength for us this season unlike years past...just gotta stay healthy

I wholeheartedly agree with the people who are encouraged by the O-line's size. In the past we were, from a size standpoint boys facing men in the trenches but now it seems like we don't have to bow down to anyone. If the talent matches the size we will have a very formidable front. Defense too. Is our weight program finally paying dividends? I sure hope this has something to do with it.

The OL and DL is getting bigger. The 2012 roster listed 10 players weighing 280 or more. The 2014 roster has 17 players weighing at least 280. Only 5 or 6 of those players in 2012 saw significant playing time. This year at least 9 of those players will see a lot of playing time.

Great information. I thought that that we were going to be bigger, stronger, and deeper on the line. Nice to hear that the numbers are in line with my perception. I think the improvement is due in part to the weight program and good recruiting. For example, We got a 'large' lineman (blenderman) to come to Lamar over an FBS school. That is positive and encouraging to me that we are able to recruit FBS talent as transfers and out of high school.

Looking over it again I noticed Jestin White is no longer on the roster and wasn't on the Spring Roster as well...he was a starter for most of last season and would have been an RS Senior this year...any word on why he is no longer playing?

What happened to Hunter Conn? An O-lineman with some size. I didn't seem him on the roster.

What happened to Hunter Conn? An O-lineman with some size. I didn't seem him on the roster.

I think he got homesick and went home.

 

What happened to Hunter Conn? An O-lineman with some size. I didn't seem him on the roster.

I think he got homesick and went home.

 

I've been periodically checking the roster online hoping whoever is in charge of that just left him off by accident...he was here for for spring practice then disappeared after that. Did you hear from someone in the AD that's what the issue was?...haven't ever seen any reason given. I was hoping to see him in action this year

Hunter Conn has arthritis in his knees. His playing days is over. I hear they may be getting an O lineman from Kansas.

Two more OL have left the team. Mayer a couple weeks back and Wempa quit yesterday. I hope some of the new young Big Boys can step up.

 

What happened to Hunter Conn? An O-lineman with some size. I didn't seem him on the roster.

I think he got homesick and went home.

 

I've been periodically checking the roster online hoping whoever is in charge of that just left him off by accident...he was here for for spring practice then disappeared after that. Did you hear from someone in the AD that's what the issue was?...haven't ever seen any reason given. I was hoping to see him in action this year

Don't remember where I heard that but apparently it was incorrect.

 

Wempa quit? Damn...

Aw hell...season expectations just went through the floor...may turn out to be another 2012 season where we can't block anybody

 

Wonder if Kueck had anything to do with it

Without reading one post i was just about to inquire about the O-Line and the first things i read is about 2 lineman gone. What a joke. What are they doing over there that makes everybody want to leave. Not 3rd stringers either, starters are leaving. Games are won in the TRENCHES!!!!!! Poor Berry and Harrington, hope they can finish the season.

Cplatt

Only Wempa was listed as a starter on the spring 2-deep, but his backup (John Craven) started in 5 games last year. Wempa was injured last year so who knows how healthy he was. If Conn has bad knees then who can blame him for quitting football? The freshmen signed all have good size so hopefully a few of them can contribute this year.

 

My updated 2-deep:

 

Left Tackle

71 Tramon Shead 6-6 305 Sr.-1L (played in 8 games last year)

70 Seth Blenderman 6-4 290 FR (rivals 2-star in HS)

 

Left Guard

78 John Craven 6-3 290 So.-1L (started 5 games/played in 9)

?? Woods, Adams, Ward ??

 

Center

56 Chance McCormack 6-3 300 Sr.-1L (played in 5 games)

74 Kevin Greif 6-3 270 Fr.-RS

 

Right Guard

58 Bret Treadway 6-3 290 So.-1L (11 game starter)

78 John Craven 6-3 285 So.-1L

 

Right Tackle

76 Justin Brock 6-5 300 Jr.-2L (11 game starter)

70 Seth Blenderman 6-4 290 FR (rivals 2-star in HS)

 

 

 

Comparisons to 2012 seem a little overblown to me. That unit was undersized. This year the starting lineup will average about 297. But with little depth we better pray nobody gets injured!!

Wempa graduated this summer and decided to call it a day. Mayer was having difficulty with football and engineering and decided to go home to work solely on an engineering degree. No fault of the coaches. Keep in mind the starting 5 is pretty stout. Just need some good backups. Keep the faith.

I heard Wempa was still dealing with his injury from last year. I agree he could have helped a lot but he didn't play much last year. Craven did well last year. As I said a couple weeks ago , the Oline will not have much depth

 

Do we get those scholarships back?maybe we could get a late transfer?

Lost in the site transfer was the news that Lamar should be getting a big transfer in the form of 6'5" 300lbs Kansas State RS Freshman Guard Chance Allen. Friends with John Craven and it seems those two will battle it out for the right to fill the spot left by Brock Wempa at LG.