Offensive line

DaveH

DaveH

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In today's PC, Callahan said that the guards need to know the center position, the tackles need to know the guard position, the left side needs to know the right side and vice versa. What do you think of this mindset when it comes to the O-line?

I think it's always good to know how to play multiple positions, especially on the lines. However, of course there are downsides. More load on the players, etc, etc.

 
In today's PC, Callahan said that the guards need to know the center position, the tackles need to know the guard position, the left side needs to know the right side and vice versa. What do you think of this mindset when it comes to the O-line?
I think it's always good to know how to play multiple positions, especially on the lines. However, of course there are downsides. More load on the players, etc, etc.
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I tend to like it, despite the downside. While specialization allows you to master a position, college football's scholarship limitations simply make it impractical. To be able to put your best 5 on the field, there will inevitably come a time when a starter goes down and the backup just isn't ready.

The days of schools having the depth to afford the luxury of allowing an offensive lineman to learn only "his" position is over...

 
I love it. Though, do centers have to know other positions or are they just centers? But whatever we can do to keep our five best o-line on the field.

 
:yeah If you know what that the guy next to you is supposed to do, you don,t have to worry about it as much. or you can help or get help easier
 
Callahan is demanding. That is obvious. The coaching staff are really challenging our linemen. Im all about pushing them to be the best they can be, but eventually someone will not be able to handle the pressure. Those are the ones that need the specialization. And those are the ones that wont play a whole lot for our team. Thats just my enthusiastic opinion.

 
As a former lineman, though not at the college level, the center is in charge of the rest of the line in terms of shifts and line audibles etc. so he pretty much needs to know what all the other guys are doing.

Beyond that, its almost a natural extension to know what's going with the other 4 positions. You're doing all your drills and position meetings with the same group and its always important to know what the guy next to you is going to do. On top of that, most defenses are largely symmetric so moving from one side to the other isn't as big of an adjustment as it may seem.

 
I like the idea. Adds some level of depth and it allows the rest of the O-line to learn what their teammates not only will do, but what they go thru on blocking assignments. Gives them a better understanding of how their job/position fits into the entire scheme and what can happen if they don't play up to their potential. :restore

 
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