We might have a true freshmen starting on the OL

SLB · Post by **SLB** » August 9th, 2022, 2:32 pm

According to Blake Anderson, Weylin Lapuaho might be starting on the OL. Keep in mind unlike the past, we recruited a number of higher graded OL in this past recruiting cycle.

Post by **aggies22** » August 9th, 2022, 3:40 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 2:32 pm
According to Blake Anderson, Weylin Lapuaho might be starting on the OL. Keep in mind unlike the past, we recruited a number of higher graded OL in this past recruiting cycle.

If he performs well this Saturday, Weylin will cement his spot in the starting lineup.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » August 9th, 2022, 3:45 pm

Should i be excited or scared that a true freshman would be starting on game 1? I assume he would start at a guard spot, is that correct?

SLB · Post by **SLB** » August 9th, 2022, 3:51 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 3:40 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 2:32 pm
According to Blake Anderson, Weylin Lapuaho might be starting on the OL. Keep in mind unlike the past, we recruited a number of higher graded OL in this past recruiting cycle.
If he performs well this Saturday, Weylin will cement his spot in the starting lineup.

It is funny that I mentioned during the spring that this player was a player that caught my attention at getting the 2 spot at the time.

Post by **aggies22** » August 9th, 2022, 3:58 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 3:45 pm
Should i be excited or scared that a true freshman would be starting on game 1? I assume he would start at a guard spot, is that correct?

Weylin is going to be very, very good.

Post by **aggies22** » August 9th, 2022, 4:02 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 3:51 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 3:40 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 2:32 pm
According to Blake Anderson, Weylin Lapuaho might be starting on the OL. Keep in mind unlike the past, we recruited a number of higher graded OL in this past recruiting cycle.
If he performs well this Saturday, Weylin will cement his spot in the starting lineup.
It is funny that I mentioned during the spring that this player was a player that caught my attention at getting the 2 spot at the time.

Funnier than when I wrote this and published this on March 15th?

https://bigblueusuaggienews.com/2022/03 ... eft-guard/

Post by **GeoAg** » August 9th, 2022, 4:33 pm

Excited for Lapuaho. Feel a personal connection as his dad and I played together back in the day at Granger High. He's going to be a good one boys!

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » August 9th, 2022, 4:52 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 3:58 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 3:45 pm
Should i be excited or scared that a true freshman would be starting on game 1? I assume he would start at a guard spot, is that correct?
Weylin is going to be very, very good.

Let’s hope it is in aggie blue for 4 years until he is drafted.

This whole nil/transfer deal is concerning to me on a guy like this.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » August 9th, 2022, 5:05 pm

Beating pretty good upperclassmen sounds like a NFL potential type of deal. Facing Alabama early on will help to get noticed by NFL scouts.

Post by **aggies22** » August 9th, 2022, 5:08 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 4:52 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 3:58 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 3:45 pm
Should i be excited or scared that a true freshman would be starting on game 1? I assume he would start at a guard spot, is that correct?
Weylin is going to be very, very good.
Let’s hope it is in aggie blue for 4 years until he is drafted.

This whole nil/transfer deal is concerning to me on a guy like this.

The great thing about most Polynesian players, is they remain very loyal to the school that took the chance to bring them to campus in the first place.

Post by **aggies22** » August 9th, 2022, 5:14 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 5:05 pm
Beating pretty good upperclassmen sounds like a NFL potential type of deal. Facing Alabama early on will help to get noticed by NFL scouts.

I agree. If he plays well or at least holds his own, it could definitely put him on the radar of NFL teams.

GrandPoubah · Post by **GrandPoubah** » August 9th, 2022, 5:33 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 5:05 pm
Beating pretty good upperclassmen sounds like a NFL potential type of deal. Facing Alabama early on will help to get noticed by NFL scouts.

No arguing about that comment that "beating pretty good upperclassmen sounds like NFL potential". However, the issue is that we don't have any upperclassmen at the position. He is ahead of two other freshman from what I see on the depth chart.

While I think he is solid, I am excited to see what happens when the new guys get reps. From what I understand, the kid from SUU isn't in camp yet.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » August 9th, 2022, 5:57 pm

When was the last time we had a true freshman start game 1 on the O-line?

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » August 9th, 2022, 6:09 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 5:57 pm
When was the last time we had a true freshman start game 1 on the O-line?

#72

YoungBloodAggie · Post by **YoungBloodAggie** » August 9th, 2022, 6:11 pm

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 6:09 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 5:57 pm
When was the last time we had a true freshman start game 1 on the O-line?
#72

Edwards did start Game 1, but he was a redshirt freshman.

LarryTheAggie · Post by **LarryTheAggie** » August 9th, 2022, 6:14 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 5:57 pm
When was the last time we had a true freshman start game 1 on the O-line?

Tyler Larsen?

Post by **aggies22** » August 9th, 2022, 6:15 pm

YoungBloodAggie wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 6:11 pm

USU78 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 6:09 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 5:57 pm
When was the last time we had a true freshman start game 1 on the O-line?
#72
Edwards did start Game 1, but he was a redshirt freshman.

Beat me to it but still dead on.

Post by **GeoAg** » August 9th, 2022, 6:32 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 6:14 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 5:57 pm
When was the last time we had a true freshman start game 1 on the O-line?
Tyler Larsen?

When he started against Oklahoma for the first time in 2010 it was as a RS Frosh. He started a streak of 52 straight starts with that game.

Agzrule · Post by **Agzrule** » August 9th, 2022, 6:36 pm

Donald Penn

FloridaAggie13 · Post by **FloridaAggie13** » August 9th, 2022, 8:00 pm

GeoAg wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 6:32 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 6:14 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 5:57 pm
When was the last time we had a true freshman start game 1 on the O-line?
Tyler Larsen?
When he started against Oklahoma for the first time in 2010 it was as a RS Frosh. He started a streak of 52 straight starts with that game.

A longtime friend of mine, and an Aggie himself, coached Tyler at the level just under HS. Said he was noticeably good and always stood out even as a twelve-year-old.

Post by **aggies22** » August 9th, 2022, 11:30 pm

Agzrule wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 6:36 pm
Donald Penn

I'm pretty sure Don Penn redshirted as well.

Post by **aggies22** » August 10th, 2022, 4:28 am

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
August 9th, 2022, 5:57 pm
When was the last time we had a true freshman start game 1 on the O-line?

Brandon Dyson? I've been digging and that's the best I can do.

brownjeans · Post by **brownjeans** » August 10th, 2022, 11:19 am

Who was the Johnson(?) dude we had playing left tackle several years ago? Did he start as a true freshman?

Edit later: Spencer (found him: https://utahstateaggies.com/sports/foot ... hnson/7176)

looks like he took a RS year.

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