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Bears Preseason Preview: Offensive Line

Bears Preseason Preview: Offensive Line

Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/1
Starters returning/lost: 4/1
  • The Bears offensive line figures to be one of the most experienced units on MSU's 2016 roster, with eight returning letterwinners and four starters from last fall, plus a former MVFC All-Newcomer pick who missed all of last season due to injury.
  • Thanks in large part to their skilled front five, the Bears ranked among the least penalized teams in the nation last season, ranking third in fewest penalties (45) and fifth in total penalty yardage (439).
  • New co-offensive coordinator and line coach Sean Coughlin will rely on the leadership of co-captain Riley Shantz, who made 10 combined starts at left guard and center last year.
  • Sophomores Jordan Turner and Aaron Clardy each started all 11 games as redshirt freshmen, while Marquis Prophette made six starts on the right side of the line as a true freshman in 2015.
  • After seeing action in 12 games (including eight starts) to lock down MVFC All-Newcomer team recognition as a redshirt freshman in 2014, Sam Ellifrits will be looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued sophomore campaign that kept him on the sideline.
  • Juniors McKinze James and Brad Pryor will look to bolster the Bears' line after earning letters on the defensive line to start their MSU careers.
  • Addtionally, junior Gus Carter could see an expanded role in his fourth year in the program, while senior Terrence Neuhauser moves across the line of scrimmage to provide added depth after playing a significant role on the Bears' defensive line during his first two years at MSU.
  • Redshirt freshman A.J. David, as well as true freshmen Charles Carter, Casey O'Brien and Lemond Singleton bring added size and skill to the line corps.
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Players Mentioned

A.J. David

#55 A.J. David

OL
6' 8"
Redshirt Freshman
McKinze James

#56 McKinze James

OL
6' 3"
Junior
Gus Carter

#63 Gus Carter

OL
6' 4"
Junior
Riley Shantz

#65 Riley Shantz

OL
6' 4"
Senior
Sam Ellifrits

#66 Sam Ellifrits

OL
6' 6"
Junior
Brad Pryor

#76 Brad Pryor

OL
6' 3"
Junior
Jordan Turner

#77 Jordan Turner

OL
6' 6"
Sophomore
Aaron Clardy

#79 Aaron Clardy

OL
6' 5"
Sophomore
Terrence Neuhauser

#72 Terrence Neuhauser

OL
6' 1"
Senior
Charles Carter

#78 Charles Carter

OL
6' 5"
Freshman
Casey O

#70 Casey O'Brien

OL
6' 3"
Freshman
Lemond Singleton Jr.

#71 Lemond Singleton Jr.

OL
6' 5"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

A.J. David

#55 A.J. David

6' 8"
Redshirt Freshman
OL
McKinze James

#56 McKinze James

6' 3"
Junior
OL
Gus Carter

#63 Gus Carter

6' 4"
Junior
OL
Riley Shantz

#65 Riley Shantz

6' 4"
Senior
OL
Sam Ellifrits

#66 Sam Ellifrits

6' 6"
Junior
OL
Brad Pryor

#76 Brad Pryor

6' 3"
Junior
OL
Jordan Turner

#77 Jordan Turner

6' 6"
Sophomore
OL
Aaron Clardy

#79 Aaron Clardy

6' 5"
Sophomore
OL
Terrence Neuhauser

#72 Terrence Neuhauser

6' 1"
Senior
OL
Charles Carter

#78 Charles Carter

6' 5"
Freshman
OL
Casey O

#70 Casey O'Brien

6' 3"
Freshman
OL
Lemond Singleton Jr.

#71 Lemond Singleton Jr.

6' 5"
Freshman
OL

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