Turnover in the trenches creating opportunity

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Quite a few new names are fighting for a chance to start along Middle Tennessee's lines, and while there isn't a bunch of experience on either side, the competition has been impressive through camp.

Only three combined starters are returning in the trenches, creating a chance for some new names to step up. Plus, on the offensive side, senior tackle Robert Jones, an Honorable Mention All-Conference-USA member and Senior Bowl Watch Lister, hasn't participated in camp while recovering from offseason surgery.

Don't think Jones is just sitting and waiting on his chance to get back onto the field. He's at every practice helping the young crop of linemen with their technique,…