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Which guys? Some I'm sure I could get, and others I'm not so sure about.

I'm not saying he won't play. He's just not as big as I expected — that can change in a hurry, though — and I've just heard other random things, like how much the coaches like Devrin Young, for example.

He could play, though. Heck, he could start for all I know. Camp will be crucial for every RB on the roster.

What type of BBQ grill do you have at the New Rucker Ranch?

I've spoken with John Ward a few times, but he doesn't do interviews these days out of respect for Bob Kesling — someone he really likes and respects.

I'm not sure what I can and can't disclose here, and I don't want to make a mistake like that.

Can you bail me out here, Kevin?

I would imagine sometime between the end of second session summer school (in about a week or so) and whenever Dooley wants to tell us.

I think the Sweet Sixteen, give or take a round on each side.

I think this is Stokes' final year, but many people — including Ryno — disagree. I wouldn't be shocked or even surprised if he stayed three seasons, but I think it's more likely that this is his final season. He's a man's man right now, physically.

Hard to predict an Omaha berth, but I think they could be in the Super Regional round in another 2-3 years. Then it's just a matter of who's healthy and who's hot.

I think you hope for both, but I think Palardy's a good kid who works hard, and I think he's genuine when he says he feels healthier and more confident than any time in the past two years. I think Palardy will have at least an OK year. But we'll see.

Bullock might be the kickoff specialist anyway, though. He's got a hell of a leg.