Athlon's Top Offensive Lines

[hogcard1964]

Looking Good.  I dig the term "mauling".

The Razorbacks return four starters from the nation's largest offensive line. This unit cleared the way for rushers to average 5.1 yards per carry and allowed only 14 sacks in 2014. All five projected starters for 2015 weigh over 300 pounds, with converted guard Denver Kirkland slated to anchor the line at left tackle. Kirkland and Dan Skipper are among the SEC's best up front, and the tackle duo will have plenty of support from the starters on the interior. Sebastian Tretola is a mauling 322-pound guard, and senior Mitch Smothers enters 2015 with 21 career starts. Sophomore Frank Ragnow is the only new starter for this unit.

Not sure about Baylor and USC.

1. Georgia

2. Michigan St.

3. Ohio St.

4. Baylor

5. Arkansas

6. Auburn

7. LSU

8. Alabama

9. USC

10. TCU


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/college-football-s-top-30-offensive-lines-for-2015-155514210.html

[razorbackkid]

Five of the 8 top OL's, according to this report, from the SEC.  Big boy football is alive and well.

[hogcard1964]

Five of the 8 top OL's, according to this report, from the SEC.  Big boy football is alive and well.

+1000

I think we've made the transition from a "skill" conference to simply a big powerful, smack you in the mouth conference.

[bigdaddyhawg]

Looking Good.  I dig the term "mauling".

The Razorbacks return four starters from the nation's largest offensive line. This unit cleared the way for rushers to average 5.1 yards per carry and allowed only 14 sacks in 2014. All five projected starters for 2015 weigh over 300 pounds, with converted guard Denver Kirkland slated to anchor the line at left tackle. Kirkland and Dan Skipper are among the SEC's best up front, and the tackle duo will have plenty of support from the starters on the interior. Sebastian Tretola is a mauling 322-pound guard, and senior Mitch Smothers enters 2015 with 21 career starts. Sophomore Frank Ragnow is the only new starter for this unit.

Not sure about Baylor and USC.

1. Georgia

2. Michigan St.

3. Ohio St.

4. Baylor

5. Arkansas

6. Auburn

7. LSU

8. Alabama

9. USC

10. TCU


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/college-football-s-top-30-offensive-lines-for-2015-155514210.html

IMO the biggest story out of this list is that Alabama's OL is ranked FIFTH in the SEC!!

I'll bet it's bet close to ten years since their OL wasn't ranked first or second in the SEC.

Last year their OL was not up to par, and their running game suffered.  I know most everyone hates on Kiffin, and I enjoy ragging on him as well, but I think he had little choice but to throw it as much as he did.

[razorbackkid]

IMO the biggest story out of this list is that Alabama's OL is ranked FIFTH in the SEC!!

I'll bet it's bet close to ten years since their OL wasn't ranked first or second in the SEC.

Last year their OL was not up to par, and their running game suffered.  I know most everyone hates on Kiffin, and I enjoy ragging on him as well, but I think he had little choice but to throw it as much as he did.

Good point.  Getting the ball to Amari Cooper was critical for Bama last year.  This year with no Cooper, no Yeldon and a subpar line (for Alabama standards) and with no experienced quarterback, Alabama may not be as formidable as in years past. 

I heard Vegas sees Alabama as the most overvalued team in the top 10.

[hogcard1964]

Good point.  Getting the ball to Amari Cooper was critical for Bama last year.  This year with no Cooper, no Yeldon and a subpar line (for Alabama standards) and with no experienced quarterback, Alabama may not be as formidable as in years past. 

I heard Vegas sees Alabama as the most overvalued team in the top 10.

How do you think they'll do against Wisconsin in their opener?  Vegas only has them as 10 point favs.

[razorbackkid]

How do you think they'll do against Wisconsin in their opener?  Vegas only has them as 10 point favs.

I'd take the 10 points.  I don't see Wisconsin scoring much on Bama's D, likewise I don't see Bama's offense scoring much either.  Bama's D will most likely win the game for them.

[DeltaBoy]

Love those big ole boys on the Line. 

[bigdaddyhawg]

Good point.  Getting the ball to Amari Cooper was critical for Bama last year.  This year with no Cooper, no Yeldon and a subpar line (for Alabama standards) and with no experienced quarterback, Alabama may not be as formidable as in years past. 

I heard Vegas sees Alabama as the most overvalued team in the top 10.

Okay, here's the recurring dream I've been having.  It involves:

1-Beating the holy crap out of the Aggies, and when I say holy crap, I mean to embarrass their sorry rear ends to the point it destroys the rest of their season!!

2-Beating the snot out of Auburn and send Gus back to the prettiest little town on the plains full of criminals and rapists with a permanent scowl on his stupid face!!

3-Finally, FINALLY putting the better team on the field at Bama and just dominating/controlling the entire game, start to finish, and make them cry out "no mas" before we walk off that stupid field, completely shutting down and demoralizing 100,000+ fans to the point where the sales of new TV sets in Alabama set all time records!!

BTW, this dream come true is on my bucket list!!

[razorbackkid]

Okay, here's the recurring dream I've been having.  It involves:

1-Beating the holy crap out of the Aggies, and when I say holy crap, I mean to embarrass their sorry rear ends to the point it destroys the rest of their season!!

2-Beating the snot out of Auburn and send Gus back to the prettiest little town on the plains full of criminals and rapists with a permanent scowl on his stupid face!!

3-Finally, FINALLY putting the better team on the field at Bama and just dominating/controlling the entire game, start to finish, and make them cry out "no mas" before we walk off that stupid field, completely shutting down and demoralizing 100,000+ fans to the point where the sales of new TV sets in Alabama set all time records!!

BTW, this dream come true is on my bucket list!!

[presidenthog]

Okay, here's the recurring dream I've been having.  It involves:

1-Beating the holy crap out of the Aggies, and when I say holy crap, I mean to embarrass their sorry rear ends to the point it destroys the rest of their season!!

2-Beating the snot out of Auburn and send Gus back to the prettiest little town on the plains full of criminals and rapists with a permanent scowl on his stupid face!!

3-Finally, FINALLY putting the better team on the field at Bama and just dominating/controlling the entire game, start to finish, and make them cry out "no mas" before we walk off that stupid field, completely shutting down and demoralizing 100,000+ fans to the point where the sales of new TV sets in Alabama set all time records!!

BTW, this dream come true is on my bucket list!!

You seriously dream about razorback football?? you are so freaking lucky... I dream about stupid stuff like my old home or the occasional I'm sleeping with someone who isn't my significant other... sooo lame...

[GoHogs1091]

Georgia lost their Offensive Line Coach, Will Friend.  It will be difficult for their new OL Coach, Rob Sale, to be as good as Will Friend.

[presidenthog]

Georgia lost their Offensive Line Coach, Will Friend.  It will be difficult for their new OL Coach, Rob Sale, to be as good as Will Friend.

is he in the brent Venable's coaching tree?