knapplc Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Offensive Tackle: 1) QB Protection - The left OT has to be the best athlete on the line. As most QB's are right handed, their blind side is the left side. Since the best rushing DT is normally coming from the blind side, the left OT has to use finesse to keep him away from the QB - many times with no help from the TE! So, this poster should be very active, be able to have his ideas stand alone from others, and has the flare to his posts that keep the members happy! 2) Physicality - For a right OT, physical strength is important because most offenses run over the right side of the line. The OT needs to create the outside lane for a RB on a standard run play (In the immortal words of Vince Lombardi at the blackboard: "What we need is a seam here," etc...). This poster comes strong with his ideas and creates a lane for others to make a topic grow and grow. 3) Big guys with foot speed - Just as with an OG, the tackle should have a big presence on the line. At the same time, this giant should possess the ability to use his feet to gain leverage on an opposing defender. Basically, they can run through those rope squares really fast! I would say the ideal OT should be a poster that has big ideas in one message (that take a lot of space!) but still has the speed to contribute to as many forums as he can. We need two tackles, so be sure to vote for the TWO people you feel best fit this description. Link to comment
Apathy Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I'm in a tough crowd in this vote but I won't have a chance but was glad to just get a nominated. I voted for HuskerTrucker and HuskerinLostWages Link to comment
DJR313 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hack and DaveH got my vote(s). Good luck to all. Link to comment
HuskerInLostWages Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Gave mine to Cy and Willie, seems a big strange to vote for myself. BTW appreciate the vote HJ, would have returned the favor had i read the posts prior. Link to comment
Apathy Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Gave mine to Cy and Willie, seems a big strange to vote for myself. BTW appreciate the vote HJ, would have returned the favor had i read the posts prior. Don't worry about it HuskerinLostWages cause I knew that I didn't have a shot. I'm just hoping for a blackshirt Link to comment
knapplc Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 *** Voting is Closed *** Congratulations to Cy the Cyclone and Hack, our starting Offensive Tackles! Link to comment
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