STrib: Expectations hiked for Gophers offensive line

[BleedGopher]

per Joe:

Football games are won and lost along the offensive and defensive lines, two areas that turned into glaring weaknesses last season for the 6-7 Gophers.

Injuries played a big part, but coach Tracy Claeys knew the team wasn’t strong enough in the trenches. His staff’s effort to change this is growing evident heading into the final week of spring practice.

Saturday’s scrimmage was another heavy-hitting affair, with the first-team offensive and defensive lines squaring off to mixed success.

Afterward, senior right tackle Jonah Pirsig explained the difference playing for new offensive line coach Bart Miller, as opposed to his predecessor, Matt Limegrover.

“It’s just a lot more intense,” Pirsig said. “[Miller] expects a lot more. He doesn’t allow you to take a play off — ever. He’s all about finishing. From what we’ve seen on tape, a lot more guys on the ground on defense, which is a good thing for us.”

http://www.startribune.com/expectations-hiked-for-gophers-offensive-line/374389621/

Go Gophers!!

 

[husker70]

“It’s just a lot more intense,” Pirsig said. “[Miller] expects a lot more. He doesn’t allow you to take a play off — ever. He’s all about finishing. From what we’ve seen on tape, a lot more guys on the ground on defense, which is a good thing for us.”

From the brief glimpses from the practice videos, it appears Jonah Pirsig has transformed his body, technique, strength. I am impressed.

 

[Some guy]

The offensive line is going to be thin and a work in progress.