Around the two-deep roster we go:

Quarterback — As expected. Once again, Eddie Sullivan doesn’t lose his redshirt until/unless he is needed to be The Man. No mop-up duty.

Running back — Martin Ward may have dropped for now because of that cast. But is there any drop-off to Andre Booker? Don’t think so.

Receivers — Aaron Dobson falls on lack of recent reps — and the sudden dependabilty of Wayne Bonner. The reinstated Jermaine Kelson is listed behind Troy Evans at “Y”, but Courtney Edmonson could go “H” or “Y” early. We shall see.

O-line — No surprises here. Having a true freshman on the two-deep (Garrett Scott, RT) is always disconcerting … Jordan Jeffries could move from LT to RT in a pinch, but such a transition is tougher than you might think — I’ve heard that from more than one tackle over the years. BIG ISSUE: Does Alex Schooler eventually overtake Landis Provancha at LT?

D-line — James Rouse and DeMetrius Thompson had a nice battle at DE, with Rouse now listed ahead. But the big news is Delvin Johnson listed over Michael Janac. Previously, I was very, very high on Delvin. Janac isn’t exactly going to be held off the field, either, and he can (and probably will) line up at end.

Linebacker — Kellen Harris falling to No. 3 MLB is a function of his hamstring-related rest this month. I’m starting to worry about Harris now — more than once have we seen a season messed up by an unhappy hammy.

Cornerbacks — Very interesting listing. I have heard Rashad Jackson (listed 3rd at one spot) will get nickel duty, which would play to his apparent strength in pass coverage. The big issue for Jackson: Did he make hay by jumping familiar routes in camp, or is he the real deal?

Safeties — Brown and Brown, KP and … Pete Culicerto? Hmmmm …

Kicker — It was Justin Haig’s job to lose, and he booted it — wide right. Tyler Warner got better as camp wore on.

Snapper — Having an MLB, Tyson Gale, do those chores is unusual to say the least. James Power disappointed coaches.

Punter — May the force be with Kase Whitehead.

Kick returners — Andre Booker, Troy Evans. Yeah, they’ll work.

Six days to gameday … thank God.

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