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Charting The Nebraska Run Game vs. Northern Illinois

There is serviceable, then there is what the Huskers OL did last Saturday.

Playing and coaching offensive line is relatively simple in theory, as most descriptions of the oft thankless position begin and end with “moving a defender from point A to point B against his will.” Clear and concise, although barely scratching the surface, this encapsulation underscores the complicated nature of offensive line play.

Offensive line play is by far the most unnatural phase of football; it requires patience and repetition in the development of a wide array of skills to become a player suitable for the starting line-up. Repetition is the way of life along the offensive line and this requires concentration, self-discipline, communication, and self-sacrifice.

These are the baseline traits necessary to develop the ‘fat guys’ into a technically sound, intelligent, and nasty unit that sets the tone for the rest of the offense. All of these traits are based on focus and preparation and correlate into the ability to spearhead the running game and protect the passer, forming an offensive unit that destroys the hopes and dreams of defenses.

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