I don't know, I didn't really see where the ol totally let rushers come in untouched like they missed an assignment. But what was concerning is the fact that they got completely manhandled many times and pushed back off the line 3 to 4 yards way to many times. The line definitely needs to get tougher and get an attitude, and better hand, foot work.
Without measurable improvement from the OL, I fear high expectations by fans for next season will not be met. This is the primary concern for next year.
Is S&C an issue these days with the OL or team at large? Just looking for observations from folks paying specific attention to this. In effect, are we weaker than we was under Doyle?
That would make sense if the d and d line dropped off...but definitely didn't see that.
Here's hoping. The last few years of OL play is mystifying to me since Ferentz always prioritized that in his early years. How I wish we had the likes of Freddy Russell's O-Line again.
I think we could take a slight step back on defense. It's not just Campbell we lose. Moss and Benson are gone, Van Ness is likely gone....those would be 4 big losses and that doesn't include not getting Jacobs back. We have some depth so it's not like I think we'll fall off the map but to expect this to be a top 5 D again next year is going to be difficult. Time for the O to step up and actually play complimentary football. You're right, OL has to take a big step forward. Need two OL in the portal and at least one more WR
The OL started to decline during Doyle's tenure. We haven't had a really good OL for quite a while. We've had great individual lineman but as a whole unit, been a bit
Agree. Are we still being “patient“ as directed by some posters or has the OL / portal opportunity basically sailed by?
I agree with this. 12 games and still making the same mistakes and whiffs from SDSU to Kentucky?
