On3: Sonny Dykes on TCU’s offensive line: ‘Love the competition we have’

[TopFrog]

Sonny Dykes on TCU’s offensive line: ‘Love the competition we have’​

Story by Andrew Graham

After a disappointing season in 2023, failing to follow up on a highly successful 2022 campaign, TCU and head coach Sonny Dykes are eying a return to form in 2024. And Dykes is confident in one key group for the planned rebound for the Horned Frogs.

Speaking at Big 12 Media Days, Dykes raved about the depth and the competition of the TCU offensive line room. With fall camp closing in, Dykes is excited to have competition at all five spots.

“Love the competition we have in that room. I think that’s been the biggest thing that, to me, has improved us,” Dykes said. “We’ve got some young players that have developed and now starting to reach their potential. We’ve got a carryover, Mike Nichols, who we think has a chance to be a really good — one of the better offensive linemen in the Big 12. And we have competition at every spot. That’s what I love. I love the fact that those guys know they have to show up every day, roll their sleeves up, they’ve got to go to work. It’s a tough-minded group, it’s a physical group. Just love their approach.”

Read more at https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nf...line-love-the-competition-we-have/ar-BB1pSz3q

 

[The TCU Football Jerk]

Yeah, there better be more than competition. There better be a new talent infusion. Cause what I saw in the spring was horrific.

 

[FroggleRock]

I’m really happy with the transfers that HCSD was able to bring in. Guys like Carson Bruno and Cade Bennett are two IOL that made the all-conference list last season that should immediately make an impact. If Bless Harris can stay healthy, the sky is the limit with him. And landing the younger Brockermeyer brother is a huge and much needed get at center. And we of course already know how good Nichols is.

I think this starting 5 is without a doubt an upgrade over last season. My only concern is overall depth. Guys like Deery, Taylor-Whitfield, and Strickland will be really solid contributors as well, but we really need a few more guys to step up.

 

[Double D]

Dead on!

Yeah, there better be more than competition. There better be a new talent infusion. Cause what I saw in the spring was horrific.

 

[FroggleRock]

Yeah, there better be more than competition. There better be a new talent infusion. Cause what I saw in the spring was horrific.

I’m pretty sure HCSD said they had numerous injuries on the o-line. One of the reasons why they didn’t do a full scrimmage.

 

[Sangria Wine]

Translation: We don’t have anybody separating themselves from the pack. No clear starters. Likely not because everybody on the roster is a total stud.

 

[Toad Jones]

Sonny Dykes on TCU’s offensive line: ‘Love the competition we have’​

Story by Andrew Graham

After a disappointing season in 2023, failing to follow up on a highly successful 2022 campaign, TCU and head coach Sonny Dykes are eying a return to form in 2024. And Dykes is confident in one key group for the planned rebound for the Horned Frogs.

Speaking at Big 12 Media Days, Dykes raved about the depth and the competition of the TCU offensive line room. With fall camp closing in, Dykes is excited to have competition at all five spots.

“Love the competition we have in that room. I think that’s been the biggest thing that, to me, has improved us,” Dykes said. “We’ve got some young players that have developed and now starting to reach their potential. We’ve got a carryover, Mike Nichols, who we think has a chance to be a really good — one of the better offensive linemen in the Big 12. And we have competition at every spot. That’s what I love. I love the fact that those guys know they have to show up every day, roll their sleeves up, they’ve got to go to work. It’s a tough-minded group, it’s a physical group. Just love their approach.”

Read more at https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nf...line-love-the-competition-we-have/ar-BB1pSz3q

Dykes who has some height, looks dwarfed by the boys behind him. Remember when a good OL averaged 6'1"-2". Nowadays.....6'7-8". No wonder when looking at illustrations of prehistoric men were 4'4" possibly 5" inches. Do you think 20 years from now,, 6'11 might be average.?

 

[Toad Jones]

Sonny Dykes on TCU’s offensive line: ‘Love the competition we have’​

Story by Andrew Graham

After a disappointing season in 2023, failing to follow up on a highly successful 2022 campaign, TCU and head coach Sonny Dykes are eying a return to form in 2024. And Dykes is confident in one key group for the planned rebound for the Horned Frogs.

Speaking at Big 12 Media Days, Dykes raved about the depth and the competition of the TCU offensive line room. With fall camp closing in, Dykes is excited to have competition at all five spots.

“Love the competition we have in that room. I think that’s been the biggest thing that, to me, has improved us,” Dykes said. “We’ve got some young players that have developed and now starting to reach their potential. We’ve got a carryover, Mike Nichols, who we think has a chance to be a really good — one of the better offensive linemen in the Big 12. And we have competition at every spot. That’s what I love. I love the fact that those guys know they have to show up every day, roll their sleeves up, they’ve got to go to work. It’s a tough-minded group, it’s a physical group. Just love their approach.”

Read more at https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nf...line-love-the-competition-we-have/ar-BB1pSz3q

Looking forward to the coming season and watching our performance at ALL positions. This coaching
Staff has the benefit of one the most experienced coaching staff in college football! Think, really think, the experience level will be a huge advantage for TCU!

 

[The TCU Football Jerk]

Dykes who has some height, looks dwarfed by the boys behind him. Remember when a good OL averaged 6'1"-2". Nowadays.....6'7-8". No wonder when looking at illustrations of prehistoric men were 4'4" possibly 5" inches. Do you think 20 years from now,, 6'11 might be average.?

5" cavemen. There's a skeleton I'd like to see

 

[Toad Jones]

5" cavemen. There's a skeleton I'd like to see

I said illustrations and in museums. clarification 4 ft 4" or 4'5". Tribe in Africa today with people around 5 ft.

 

[The TCU Football Jerk]

I said illustrations and in museums. clarification 4 ft 4" or 4'5". Tribe in Africa today with people around 5 ft.

I know what you meant. I was being a smart ash about your misprint. Its what I do. See how that works??

 

[What Up Toad]

Dykes who has some height, looks dwarfed by the boys behind him. Remember when a good OL averaged 6'1"-2". Nowadays.....6'7-8". No wonder when looking at illustrations of prehistoric men were 4'4" possibly 5" inches. Do you think 20 years from now,, 6'11 might be average.?

I think the consensus is that it's more dependent on nutrition than genetics. There are a lot of 6 foot Asian American men with 5'5" parents. But most of the population is getting good nutrition now so you shouldn't continue to see people get much taller.

 

[The TCU Football Jerk]

I think the consensus is that it's more dependent on nutrition than genetics. There are a lot of 6 foot Asian American men with 5'5" parents. But most of the population is getting good nutrition now so you shouldn't continue to see people get much taller.

Negative. Genetics play a bigger part.

 

[ShadowFrog]

Dykes who has some height, looks dwarfed by the boys behind him. Remember when a good OL averaged 6'1"-2". Nowadays.....6'7-8". No wonder when looking at illustrations of prehistoric men were 4'4" possibly 5" inches. Do you think 20 years from now,, 6'11 might be average.?

Bring forth the Big Uglies II — it’s been awhile.