Deep Questions for the Two Deeps

Joe Green

With the two-deeps for Columbia's opener probably set to be released Wednesday, here are the key questions I hope that release will answer: 

QB Confidence

My sources reliably tell me Joe Green is the starter as I reported last week. But I'd like to see how this will be reflected in the two-deep. I think listing him and senior Ty Lenhart as "either or" at the starting position, (something Columbia has done in the past with this position), would send the wrong message. Either the program has 100% confidence in its starter or it doesn't. If Green is the man, then let's let everyone know, and let him know the program is behind him.

Receiving Partner

The second biggest question for the offensive two-deep is who will be the second WR starting opposite Mike Roussos. 

Big Five

The offensive line starters are going to be interesting, though I believe they will be Minch, Mills, Newblatt, Klenk, and Worrell. Tight End looks like it will be a position done by committee no matter what the two-deep says. 

Running Mates

I think Ryan Young is a lock to get the #1 RB slot, but will it be Dante Miller or Broderick Taylor at the #2 slot? 

Looking for a Fourth

The starting D-line, injury permitting, should include Cameron Carter, Paul Akere, and Mitch Moyer. The fourth starting slot is the question and the backups will be interesting to examine as well. 

Parker Bros

I'd be shocked if the starting LB's aren't Woodley, Dillon, and Valentas. I'm not sure if Seth Parker will be listed as a starting LB or DB, but he should be in the mix. 

Pass D

The secondary should be Allen, McCoombs, Mathiasmeier, and Colbert. 

Happy Returns

Special teams will be Felkins and Schmid, but will Roussos be splitting the kick and punt return duties this season? 

As usual, the thing that gets most people excited is seeing the names of freshmen anywhere on the two-deep. That often gets us all dreaming of a four-your starting phenom, or something like that. 

Stay tuned until Wednesday