People don't understand that you build your line different depending on what you are trying to do. Why is OSU not ever really elite at running the ball despite putting plenty of linemen in the league? Because they are Really good at pass pro.
Yep and a lot of times you can't change JUST the run game calls and schemes based on your line like I see Michigan fans wanting.
The difference in Alabama's OL play between last year and this year is amazing. And that was because Deboer essentially blew the room up and got rid of all but 1 guy that was a Saban era recruit. New OL coach as well and they are calling the run scheme they want to run now instead of what they think the line could run.
And while the line as a whole weighs a lot less because they can get where they need to for the run scheme now they are absolutely mauling guys
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u/Sorge74 Ohio State • Bowling Green 13d ago
People don't understand that you build your line different depending on what you are trying to do. Why is OSU not ever really elite at running the ball despite putting plenty of linemen in the league? Because they are Really good at pass pro.