I guess I'm just at the point where I expect every 18-22 year old man to be able to snap a football. So, sure, he touches the ball every play, but it's a relatively simple task when compared to pulling and pass blocking Miles Garrett.
Is that the game where Mett dragged himself off the field. That was an intense moment and I think a parallel to what Miles has done to the program. I'll always respect Mett for that moment.
This is how I seeing playing out. I think next year Cam is still here - maybe even BDP but I doubt it. Miles will be on a shorter leash than this year. If we aren't competing for SEC West up until the end they will put the plug. The board will heed lessons learned and have everything lined up in the background. Maybe even Fisher again. They will be ready to pull a GA/Richt move right after the last game. And then Alleva will fuck it up again in some way never seen before. .
The center does a little more than just snap the ball. If it were just that, Clapp would have been the starting center this season.
That's correct. But, one of your points was that he touches the ball on every play, which I think is overemphasized. I still place center as the least important position on the offensive line.
You would be wrong. Maybe this article will help you a bit. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2007/09/02/sports/football/02center.html?fta=y&referer=&_r=0
I'm aware of this function; you're not bringing anything new to this discussion. Let me ask you this: How many blocking schemes does LSU run? Do you know? Furthermore, can you tell me whether the center calls out blocks on running plays? How often does the center block someone one-on-one? How does this compare to a guard or tackle's one-on-one responsibility? How often does the center pull? Who does the center block on passing downs? How does this compare to who the guard blocks? The tackle? You're leaving out a wealth of information.
