cheekygeek Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I’ll just leave this here. #CoachesCorner: Tips on building elite offensive and defensive line units 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 14 hours ago, cheekygeek said: I’ll just leave this here. #CoachesCorner: Tips on building elite offensive and defensive line units That's good stuff. Interesting thing about not focusing so much on size across the O Line - the OSU Center was SHORT. Like, built like a fire hydrant short. 1 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, knapplc said: That's good stuff. Interesting thing about not focusing so much on size across the O Line - the OSU Center was SHORT. Like, built like a fire hydrant short. You really think not focusing on size in the big ten is a good idea? Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: You really think not focusing on size in the big ten is a good idea? I think it would be better to say that it's desirable, but not everything. 1 Quote Link to comment
White Flash Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: You really think not focusing on size in the big ten is a good idea? you need big, strong guys on the oline. getting guys who are good, tough football players that have the frame to add enough weight will make better olineman 2 or 3 years down the road vs big guys with marginal ability. people generally get a lot stronger from 18 - 22/23. a LOT. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 minute ago, knapplc said: I think it would be better to say that it's desirable, but not everything. Maybe. A certain size is desired. But, a slightly smaller freak athlete can work. And, I think at center that’s more possible than guard or tackle. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, White Flash said: you need big, strong guys on the oline. getting guys who are good, tough football players that have the frame to add enough weight will make better olineman 2 or 3 years down the road vs big guys with marginal ability. people generally get a lot stronger from 18 - 22/23. a LOT. A coach has to be given time then to develop those linemen to play 2-4 years down the road. Unless, he happens to come into a sweet situation with them already on the team. 2 Quote Link to comment
White Flash Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: A coach has to be given time then to develop those linemen to play 2-4 years down the road. Unless, he happens to come into a sweet situation with them already on the team. tru dat. Quote Link to comment
Huskers93-97 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, knapplc said: I think it would be better to say that it's desirable, but not everything. I agree. If you look at the mid 90s Husker OL. They were between 280-310 and all super athletic guys. If you are 290 and fast and athletic and will fire off the ball faster than a 320 lb guy. I am taking the 290 lb guy to win that battle Quote Link to comment
cheekygeek Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Huskers93-97 said: I agree. If you look at the mid 90s Husker OL. They were between 280-310 and all super athletic guys. If you are 290 and fast and athletic and will fire off the ball faster than a 320 lb guy. I am taking the 290 lb guy to win that battle My favorite line was: 6. Great defenses always have one thing in common - EVERYONE CAN RUN! 250 [lbs] at the point of the tackle is better than 300 [lbs] on the way! Quote Link to comment
cheekygeek Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Related: I feel it interesting that Will Shields (who played 14 years for the KC Chiefs without missing a single start) was recruited by Arkansas to be turned into a defensive lineman. https://www.chiefs.com/news/shields-in-2015-the-story-behind-his-recruitment-to-nebraska-14857224 Quote Link to comment
cheekygeek Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 6 hours ago, BigRedBuster said: A coach has to be given time then to develop those linemen to play 2-4 years down the road. Unless, he happens to come into a sweet situation with them already on the team. Part of his job is to RECRUIT the players he will develop. But I think the main epiphany (for me) from this article is that you can successfully put a great athlete from many positions (including offense) on the OLine and develop them. Obviously this requires a cooperative player (being convinced of the wisdom of such a move). But you need a guy who is willing to play wherever for the good of the team. The Transfer Portal may make such a player rarer, these days, but if you can successfully redeploy someone AND get them in the NFL, I guarantee more players will listen regarding such a move. Your staff has to have the players trust that they know what they are talking about when it comes to the possibility of getting drafted at the next level. Quote Link to comment
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