Eight to ten starters must be replaced in the spring. Who will step into the vacated positions: Jamarcus Russell QB 3L Glen Dorsey DT 3L These junior starters could be first round picks and leave early for the NFL and both must be replaced. Garett Wibel OG SQ Terrell Clayton WR SQ Michael Ricks LB SQ Leo Desselle DT SQ These senior squadmen have labored on the scout team for four years. Surely Les has capable walkon's to replace these unsung heroes. Paris Hodges OL 1L Peter Dyakowski OT 2L Sammy Joseph CB 2L Joseph transferred in late and was a valuable reserve. The linemen didn't see the field much until Wilkerson, Niswanger, Livings, and Whitworth graduated. Dyakowski beacame a starter and will need replacing. Who steps up? Ryan Willis DE 3L Ryan Gaudet PK 3L Three-year lettermen who saw a lot of reserve playing time, but are not starters. Chris Jackson K 4L Justin Vincent RB 4L Dwayne Bowe WR 4L Jessie Daniels SS 4L Daniel Francis DB 4L Keron Gordon S 4L LaRon Landry FS 4L Chase Pittman DE 2L Keith Zinger TE 4L Jason Spadoni LB 4L Doug Planchard TE/C 4L Craig Davis WR 4L Brian Johnson OT 4L This is the core of the senior class. Thirteen four-year lettermen including nine starters who must be replaced. Zinger was a starter before injury and his heir is apparent in Dickson. Who will fill the other eight positions?
