Benson played RG also. Lynch has played C.I’m a bit surprised they’d take 2 tackles-unless maybe they think one of them can possibly play inside? Especially if Wyatt is headed somewhere else
Flip places with Benson and MichalskiBenson played RG also. Lynch has played C.
LT TO RT
Smith, Evans, Lynch, Benson, Michalski
We rolling
Nope Benson projects as a guard. He played guard at IU for a while. Michalski is the tackle.Flip places with Benson and Michalski
Plus I think they are anticipating Kidwells return. Building some good depth!
T. Wyatt still has not signed per the 247 Portal Site. Wyatt may still be in the mix but he was injured and missed all last year. I'm sure Cig would like to have a couple of guys he knows should be ready to plug in. Wyatt's injury may still be looming large in this decision. I am also wandering what Kidwell's status will be. He was hoping to be a starter but an injury stopped that.I’m a bit surprised they’d take 2 tackles-unless maybe they think one of them can possibly play inside? Especially if Wyatt is headed somewhere else
I think Kidwell is done.T. Wyatt still has not signed per the 247 Portal Site. Wyatt may still be in the mix but he was injured and missed all last year. I'm sure Cig would like to have a couple of guys he knows should be ready to plug in. Wyatt's injury may still be looming large in this decision. I am also wandering what Kidwell's status will be. He was hoping to be a starter but an injury stopped that.
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I think Wyatt was a backup plan.T. Wyatt still has not signed per the 247 Portal Site. Wyatt may still be in the mix but he was injured and missed all last year. I'm sure Cig would like to have a couple of guys he knows should be ready to plug in. Wyatt's injury may still be looming large in this decision. I am also wandering what Kidwell's status will be. He was hoping to be a starter but an injury stopped that.
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I don’t think he’s a world beater, but I think he’s definitely an improvement when you consider it allows us to shift Lynch to center. He seems to be a guy with good tools and attitude, but he hasn’t put it all together. Let’s hope a clearer offensive strategy allows him to thrive.I was not really impressed with Benson while he was here. Did he improve at CO last year?
If he's committed, Coach Bostad will make him better.I don’t think he’s a world beater, but I think he’s definitely an improvement when you consider it allows us to shift Lynch to center. He seems to be a guy with good tools and attitude, but he hasn’t put it all together. Let’s hope a clearer offensive strategy allows him to thrive.
Plus, I just love the idea of having two 6’6 320 lb road graders to beat people up on the right side of our line…talk about looking like Bostad’s Wisconsin lines!If he's committed, Coach Bostad will make him better.
I would think we would bring in one more guy with some versatility. But I have zero knowledge of the gameplan.... Just seems like something they would want to do with the 3-4 guys we are losing.Here's the hard copy confirmation:
Offensive lineman Kahlil Benson is transferring back to IU football
Offensive lineman Kahlil Benson is transferring back to Indiana after one season at Colorado. Benson started the first four games of the 2024 season at right guard for the Buffs and then missed two…www.thedailyhoosier.com
At minimum he gives us some quality depth at G, with the option to use him at RT if necessary...
Anyone know if we're still serious about bringing in the G/T from JMU?
With you on this one. Colorado had a bad OL this year, yet Benson didn't even start. Hoping Bostad can get him going.I was not really impressed with Benson while he was here. Did he improve at CO last year?
If he is not committed and good enough to play he will not play. Bostad and CCC will see to that. Trust the staff.If he's committed, Coach Bostad will make him better.
I believe it was injuries that kept him off the field.With you on this one. Colorado had a bad OL this year, yet Benson didn't even start. Hoping Bostad can get him going.
Maybe they bring in the JMU guy and let him compete with Benson.With you on this one. Colorado had a bad OL this year, yet Benson didn't even start. Hoping Bostad can get him going.
started until he got hurt.With you on this one. Colorado had a bad OL this year, yet Benson didn't even start. Hoping Bostad can get him going.
Benson was very solid at IU. Needs to get back to Bostad. CU had a ton of issues. IU has more structure and much better coachingstarted until he got hurt.
He was injured and out for 4 games this year. He started a couple and then rotated.I believe it was injuries that kept him off the field.
He gave up 1 sack in 2023 and he started all season for us. Considering the QBs we had, I am going to say that was pretty impressive.I was not really impressed with Benson while he was here. Did he improve at CO last year?
Totally agree. Bostad wanted him back.He gave up 1 sack in 2023 and he started all season for us. Considering the QBs we had, I am going to say that was pretty impressive.
To that, I can guarantee Bob Bostad was the first person Cig went to before offering a scholarship. If Benson wasn't a locker room guy or wasn't equipped to play whatever part Bob has planned for him, we wouldn't have gone after him.
I saw a video late in fall camp this past season with him at CO and he was angrily getting after the other CO OL to give more. He's a beast of a man so if he's like that, I think he's exactly what we need against the NDs and OSUs of the world.
With you on this one. Colorado had a bad OL this year, yet Benson didn't even start. Hoping Bostad can get him going.
I liked him better than BedfordBenson was very solid at IU. Needs to get back to Bostad. CU had a ton of issues. IU has more structure and much better coaching
Definitely.I liked him better than Bedford