Offensive Line

[Pebbles09James]

Typically our offensive design makes passing lanes easier (alot of perimeter passes with a quarterback capable of escaping/scrambling to open up vision and passing lanes) but that is typically the big concern. The length will help in pass protection and the height makes it easier to hide backs out of the backfield and smaller ball carriers etc...

Some pro's some con's but ultimately it depends on strength and conditioning to get their strength and flexibility/mobility right and if so a 6'7 tackle is scarier/typically more effective than his 6'3 counterpart

 

[huskerman1]

Very possible that all the listed heights for those guys are a bit higher than reality.

Yes, I remember a certain OL guy (several) that were listed at 6'3 and when I saw them in person they were shorter, much shorter. But how do you tell DR that he's not 6'3?

 

[AzHusker]

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Some pro's some con's but ultimately it depends on strength and conditioning to get their strength and flexibility/mobility right and if so a 6'7 tackle is scarier/typically more effective than his 6'3 counterpart

Just getting a longer arm on a speedy edge rusher can throw off his trajectory and give the QB 1 more second to move or throw. l Unfortunately, length does add one more constraint onto the selection process - there are just fewer of them out there who also have the other qualities we need.

 

[HuskerHeathen]

Exactly the point I was making. As an Olinemen you want to be able to get a lower pad level. That is hard to do at 6'9".

And the other is being able to see your receivers over and around your pass blockers and connect the pass. 6' 9" makes that more difficult.

 

[ksuhusker]

I have said before that I think it is possible to be too tall for Oline. 6'9" is getting there.

You'd think at 6'9" you could carry 335-340 of muscle.

 

[HuskerHeathen]

Be that at it may, if I ever get chased by a madman, I hope its a former offensive lineman.

You better hope it's a very former offensive lineman.

 

[Cisco]

Wasn't there a 6-8 or 6-9ish true freshmen who is pushing 400 lbs that started at Minnesota?

 

[ksuhusker]

Wasn't there a 6-8 or 6-9ish true freshmen who is pushing 400 lbs that started at Minnesota?

Yup, probably gonna trim down a bit if I had to guess

 

[AzHusker]

Wasn't there a 6-8 or 6-9ish true freshmen who is pushing 400 lbs that started at Minnesota?

Nickname: Man Mountain

 

[Paramus]

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[Paramus]

It's a good thing their primary job isn't to chase then am I right? Their job is to move, open up space and impose their will. Their elite athleticism is what allows them to do that in space, and more often then not just their presence on the outside is enough to send smaller guys running for the hills. Normally I just assume people know that and wouldn't have bothered to post it but after your post I feel like it needed to be said...

Elite Athleticism? You can't be serious.

Bottom Line: If you are running with the football to the end zone for a for a touchdown... and there is only one opposing player between you and the goal line....the 1st player you would want it to be is an offensive lineman...every day and twice on Sunday.

At the 2017 UCF camp I watched UCFs 20 offensive linemen going through drills. It was almost pitiful.

They would take 4 steps sideways to their left... then stop...and then take 4 steps sideways to their right and stop again. They would repeat this about 10 times and then rest.

It was like watching a toddler leanring how to walk. IMHO, it was the complete antithesis of athleticism.

If it wasn't for football, how would the 6"5" 320 offensive line type guy demonstrate his elite athleticism?

Through ice skating?

 

[Brew City Husker]

Elite Athleticism? You can't be serious.

Bottom Line: If you are running with the football to the end zone for a for a touchdown... and there is only one opposing player between you and the goal line....the 1st player you would want it to be is an offensive lineman...every day and twice on Sunday.

At the 2017 UCF camp I watched UCFs 20 offensive linemen going through drills. It was pitiful.

They would take 4 steps sideways to their left... then stop...and then take 4 steps sideways to their right and stop again. They would repeat this about 10 times and then rest.

It was like watching a toddler leaning how to walk. IMHO, it was the complete antithesis of athleticism.

If it wasn't for football, how would the 6"5" 320 offensive line type guy demonstrate his elite athleticism?

Through ice skating?

Sumo wrestling, if he puts on a few pounds. Track and field (shot and discus) if he has elite quickness and explosiveness for his size. Otherwise he’s left with “World’s Strongest Man” competitions.

 

[Greatest Fan of All]

Sumo wrestling, if he puts on a few pounds. Track and field (shot and discus) if he has elite quickness and explosiveness for his size. Otherwise he’s left with “World’s Strongest Man” competitions.

Swimming:

 

[Greatest Fan of All]

If it wasn't for football, how would the 6"5" 320 offensive line type guy demonstrate his elite athleticism?

Through ice skating?

Why, yes!

 

[Paramus]

Sumo wrestling, if he puts on a few pounds. Track and field (shot and discus) if he has elite quickness and explosiveness for his size. Otherwise he’s left with “World’s Strongest Man” competitions.

Yes, whenever you read an article about the greatest athletes of all time, sumo wrestlers, shot putters, and offensive linemen are always at or near the top of the list.

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