My UNT FB Preview by Position: UB/TE

cl_1_2008 · August 7, 2011

U-Back: Our starting U-Back is Daniel Prior. Even though this position isn't used on a regular basis, I feel VERY comfortable when he is on the field. Prior is our best blocker that isn't a lineman. He clears holes like crazy. I don't know the exact numbers, but I guarantee you Lance averaged more yards per carry when Prior was in the game than when he wasn't. He's a road grater. He used to play linebacker, so you know he loves hitting people, and that is exactly what we need from this position. This is another position that I am very comfortable with. I'm not sure who his backup is, so I can't comment on that.

Starter: Daniel Prior

Starter Position Rating: 7/10

Backup Position Rating: ?/10

Overall Position Rating: 7/10

Tight End: Tight End is also one of our strongest positions. Andrew Power is 6'5" and weighs 265 pounds. He's very strong and is one of our best pass-catchers on the entire team. Watching film, he looks like a phenomenal blocker, but according to McCarney, he is very raw, and needs work. After 2-a-days, I expect him to be up to speed. I think he will add a dynamic that we didn't see during the dodge era, and that is a Tight End that can make plays through the air. I expect him to be Thompson's security blanket, and convert more than a few important first downs that will keep us in ballgames. At backup we have Drew Miller, who is also a pretty large guy at 6'1" 253. He's already proven that he is very capable of playing at this level. He can make plays through the air, and is a very capable blocker. Greg Brown is the third string guy. He's one of the strongest and most athletic guys on the team, but he is very small for the tight end position at 6'1" 230. He may or may not see the field on offense, but I expect him to be a great special teams player. And again, I can't comment on the rest of the guys because I haven't seen them in action.

Starter: Andrew Power

2: Drew Miller

Starter Position Rating: 6.75/10

Backup Position Rating: 6.25/10

Overall Position Rating: 6.5/10

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