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DaCat

All-Conference
May 29, 2001
25,917
2,459
113
If we played FCS teams every week, we'd have lots of All Americans!
In previous years against FCS teams we wouldn’t have a single OL on the list. 4 out 5 linemen on the list is progress.
 

TheC

All-Conference
May 29, 2001
19,410
1,475
62
In previous years against FCS teams we wouldn’t have a single OL on the list. 4 out 5 linemen on the list is progress.
4 out of 5 lineman on the list is a frickin' miracle!
 

TheC

All-Conference
May 29, 2001
19,410
1,475
62
Well, when you have no sacks and have significant yardage running the ball 🏈, it gets noticed.
One can argue we haven't exactly played murders row here this season, but still, the lack of sacks allowed is really impressive considering our history at OL. I don't expect that we've suddenly developed an all-world OL, but even a little improvement would be encouraging. This Washington game is going to be really fascinating to gauge both our OL and our defense.
 

AdamOnFirst

All-Conference
Nov 29, 2021
11,710
2,904
113
Taking a look at the numbers, PFF really liked Lausch and has liked all five of our O linemen all year. PFF is also obsessed with Robert Fitzgerald, he has a top 15 NATIONAL CB rating. It also gives star grades on the season to Mueller and Saka (no surprise).
 
Sep 10, 2015
763
79
0
One can argue we haven't exactly played murders row here this season, but still, the lack of sacks allowed is really impressive considering our history at OL. I don't expect that we've suddenly developed an all-world OL, but even a little improvement would be encouraging. This Washington game is going to be really fascinating to gauge both our OL and our defense.
Quite honestly, I think the lack of sacks is primarily due to Lujan’s scheme. Our quarterbacks are asked to make very quick reads and either find an open receiver and/or avoid a loss by either tucking the ball and running or by passing the ball out of bounds.
 
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