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Subject: Re: Playing Offensive Line in Football

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Dr. V

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Date Posted: 22:38:24 07/09/24 Tue
In reply to: An Observer 's message, "Playing Offensive Line in Football" on 14:35:54 07/09/24 Tue

In high school, many linemen play both O and D. I have long wondered what determines which of them end up on the O line and which on the D line in college.

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[> Subject: Re: Playing Offensive Line in Football

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RedWin
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Date Posted: 09:44:22 07/10/24 Wed

Usually the D-linemen are more athletic and they need good vision to the ball, meaning you don't want to tackle the wrong guy. However, offensive linemen must have great technique and foot movement. Blocking today is much different than when I played. However, going back I remember a coach telling me "you'll never get hurt as long as your feet are always moving".