ELLISVILLE – Ron Brewer has a simple goal for the Jones County Junior College offensive line heading into the 2009 season.

“We want to play two different lines,” said Brewer, the fourth-year Bobcat offensive line/tight end coach said. “We want to be able to let one of them rest and put the other one in there. I think we have got the guys who can do this.

“We have a very athletic freshmen and sophomore group. I am going to play my best five and swap in two different lines. I think we have the players that can do that, but they have to come along and get caught up with the speed of the game.”

The Bobcats have some experience returning and have a solid freshmen class ready to contribute to the offensive line.

At left tackle, the Bobcats will go with D’Iberville sophomore Chase Sherman (6-3, 280), along with Heidelberg freshman Jeremy Pierce (6-5, 300).

“Chase started six or seven games last year,” said Brewer. “He is a veteran coming back and he will do well for me, I believe. Experience means a lot right there.

“Jeremy has come into camp and has done very well. He is a big, athletic guy who can move. I’m expecting big things out of him.”

At left guard, JCJC looks for Hattiesburg sophomore Evan Shaw (6-1, 270), Raleigh freshman Eric Thurman (6-3, 280) and Quitman sophomore Cody Tucker (6-5, 315) to battle for playing time.

“Evan played in several games last season,” said Brewer. “He is strong, has good feet and is athletic. He will do a good job there.

“Eric has done well for a freshman and I moved Cody in there to compete. Those three guys will battle for the first two spots.”

At center, the Bobcats will line up with Laurel sophomore Darrell Leopold (6-3, 300), along with Enterprise freshman Caleb McGruder (6-3, 300)

“Darrell is a veteran,” said Brewer. “He played center and guard for me last year. He came in last year as a center, but I needed to play him at left guard and he wound up starting for me there. He stepped in and did a great job last year, so I’m expecting great things out of him this year.

“Caleb is another big, athletic kid. He is pushing Leopold right now and we are expecting big things out of him.”

At right guard, Jones will go with Northeast Jones sophomore Preston Cochran (6-3, 290) and Sylva-Bay Academy freshman Kody Wallace (6-2, 270). Tucker also has the ability to play at right guard, as well.

“Preston played in several games as a freshman last year,” said Brewer. “So, he has some experience coming back. He had a good spring, came back and worked real hard all summer. I think he will do well.