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That's what she said!not big enough
Starters Farniok and Benhart both listed at 330 pounds!
If you want to put the size of those dudes into future perspective, consider these nuggets:
At the start of the 2017 season, which really included most of Mike Riley's players up front, Nebraska's offensive line was the 3rd smallest group in the Big Ten averaging:
6'3 7/8 .... 298.
The 2020 unit will now be the biggest group in the Big Ten averaging:
6'5 1/2 .... 312 lbs
Coincidentally, when Nebraska first shifted to the 3-4 in 2017, they grossly undersized to play that defense in the Big Ten. Across the board, that unit averaged 6'3 293. The two deep overall, was even worse at 6'2 3/4.... 288.
In 2020, Nebraska's two deep along the DL will average 6'5 1/4... 312 lbs.
When Frost arrived, he self scouted his team quickly and realized they had to dramatically overhaul their size and physicality along the line of scrimmage and in the defensive backfield. They've accomplished both those goals in three seasons.
If they want to make a full transition into a perennial division contender, they need to continue the overhaul at LB. Mike Riley set that position group back to 1960.
He may be off to the NFL after 3 years. But he could be the starting RT this year, plus 4 more.wouldn’t doubt it. I said Benhart last year was just hitting 300 or bit over. I knew he added more this offseason and sounds like the man is locked and loaded to be our full time RT for the next 3 years straight. GBR
there s a bunch of offensive tackle type bodies on the roster who are going to be disappointed to learn they are not going to be playing the next 3-4 years. One OT spot is locked up for a long time. Assuming Corcoran is the LT next year that means both starting OT will have several years of eligibility leaving all the others to spend their careers on the bench. Wonder if there will be OL transfers next year when they start to figure this outHe may be off to the NFL after 3 years. But he could be the starting RT this year, plus 4 more.
there s a bunch of offensive tackle type bodies on the roster who are going to be disappointed to learn they are not going to be playing the next 3-4 years. One OT spot is locked up for a long time. Assuming Corcoran is the LT next year that means both starting OT will have several years of eligibility leaving all the others to spend their careers on the bench. Wonder if there will be OL transfers next year when they start to figure this out
Uhhh what are you talking about? Other than Benhardt and Banks, who on the roster are clearly tackles and wouldnt be suitable at guard?there s a bunch of offensive tackle type bodies on the roster who are going to be disappointed to learn they are not going to be playing the next 3-4 years. One OT spot is locked up for a long time. Assuming Corcoran is the LT next year that means both starting OT will have several years of eligibility leaving all the others to spend their careers on the bench. Wonder if there will be OL transfers next year when they start to figure this out
Love your optimism, but if NU suddenly finds itself with coveted offensive linemen who can't get on the field because of the large stable of talent, this will be a truly astonishing development.there s a bunch of offensive tackle type bodies on the roster who are going to be disappointed to learn they are not going to be playing the next 3-4 years. One OT spot is locked up for a long time. Assuming Corcoran is the LT next year that means both starting OT will have several years of eligibility leaving all the others to spend their careers on the bench. Wonder if there will be OL transfers next year when they start to figure this out
wouldn’t doubt it. I said Benhart last year was just hitting 300 or bit over. I knew he added more this offseason and sounds like the man is locked and loaded to be our full time RT for the next 3 years straight. GBR
Huskers.com has Matt Anderson at 6-6, 255. Yikes.Yes. I posted this because last I heard, Benhart was only about 290. I know Duval is a great weight room guy,
but Benhart's increase wasn't publicized .. that I saw. 6'9, 330. I can't wait to see what he looks like this Saturday.
Maybe Gus Johnson will Scream "Bryce fricking Benhart ... 6'9, 330!"
Mike freaking Riley... worst hire ever.If you want to put the size of those dudes into future perspective, consider these nuggets:
At the start of the 2017 season, which really included most of Mike Riley's players up front, Nebraska's offensive line was the 3rd smallest group in the Big Ten averaging:
6'3 7/8 .... 298.
The 2020 unit will now be the biggest group in the Big Ten averaging:
6'5 1/2 .... 312 lbs
Coincidentally, when Nebraska first shifted to the 3-4 in 2017, they grossly undersized to play that defense in the Big Ten. Across the board, that unit averaged 6'3 293. The two deep overall, was even worse at 6'2 3/4.... 288.
In 2020, Nebraska's two deep along the DL will average 6'5 1/4... 312 lbs.
When Frost arrived, he self scouted his team quickly and realized they had to dramatically overhaul their size and physicality along the line of scrimmage and in the defensive backfield. They've accomplished both those goals in three seasons.
If they want to make a full transition into a perennial division contender, they need to continue the overhaul at LB. Mike Riley set that position group back to 1960.
Mike freaking Riley... worst hire ever.
Huskers.com has Matt Anderson at 6-6, 255. Yikes.
I don’t know, he’s not any bigger than our regular TE’s.Maybe a short yardage TE.. I think Jimmy Fritske is up to 275.
Late 1980s Center Jake Young started some games at 260 pounds. I want to see some nasty and dominance upfront. We’ve had plenty of big guys on the OL in the past decade but not much of the former.Starters Farniok and Benhart both listed at 330 pounds!
there s a bunch of offensive tackle type bodies on the roster who are going to be disappointed to learn they are not going to be playing the next 3-4 years. One OT spot is locked up for a long time. Assuming Corcoran is the LT next year that means both starting OT will have several years of eligibility leaving all the others to spend their careers on the bench. Wonder if there will be OL transfers next year when they start to figure this out
I would be curious to see the size of lines overall 30 years ago. I think anyone over 300 was an outlier. Lots of guys 280 to 295 though.Late 1980s Center Jake Young started some games at 260 pounds. I want to see some nasty and dominance upfront. We’ve had plenty of big guys on the OL in the past decade but not much of the former.
Turner played Guard at the Army All American game last year, so he can definitely play it. I think Banks is strictly a TackleCorcoran give flexibility to the OL with his ability to play guard as well as tackle. I assume Banks will push for a starting spot in the OL in the coming years, and others could also shift Corcoran to OG. That's assuming Corcoran lives up to his potential and is one of the top 5 next year.
Turner played Guard at the Army All American game last year, so he can definitely play it. I think Banks is strictly a Tackle
The Nutsmasher is at 336 and Robinson is at 330 himselfStarters Farniok and Benhart both listed at 330 pounds!
260 was still small in 1990. Probably most in 275 - 290 rangeI would be curious to see the size of lines overall 30 years ago. I think anyone over 300 was an outlier. Lots of guys 280 to 295 though.
We'll find out soon enough if they can play at that weight. I watch the Bears trot out 5 very heavy guys each Sunday and a lot of the time they can't block anyone...and they get paid to do it.
We're expecting a LOT from Benhart in his first real year of live bullets. He'll have an absolute baptism by fire on Saturday, OSU will be about 3 deep with 5* pass rushers.
My expectation for the OL this year is that they be able to consistently block inside and outside zone. That's a low bar and it would be an advancement for them. We're still a year or two away from the age and depth we want across the board in OL and RB for the run game.
Jurgens could beat him to it though, correct?Benhart could be our first 5 year starter
You’re right. He was a redshirt freshman last yearJurgens could beat him to it though, correct?
Hey, hey, DA Bears never did noting to youuuz..We'll find out soon enough if they can play at that weight. I watch the Bears trot out 5 very heavy guys each Sunday and a lot of the time they can't block anyone...and they get paid to do it.
We're expecting a LOT from Benhart in his first real year of live bullets. He'll have an absolute baptism by fire on Saturday, OSU will be about 3 deep with 5* pass rushers.
My expectation for the OL this year is that they be able to consistently block inside and outside zone. That's a low bar and it would be an advancement for them. We're still a year or two away from the age and depth we want across the board in OL and RB for the run game.
260 was still small in 1990. Probably most in 275 - 290 range