This OL blocking scheme in the RPO will continue under Sanford and Simon with a new wrinkle - the insertion of TE plays. Once these group develops, it will be more exciting to watch.
It became very difficult last season for opposing Defenses to shut down the Gophers run plays. There was always an imminent credible threat of a pass play. The Gophers had the best Wide Receiving tandem we haven't seen in awhile. Master Magician Morgan has a killer quick release.
We can give credit to the success of the 2019 season to the growth of Offensive Line as a unit. It took some time and the maturation. This RPO blocking scheme was very difficult to master. This unit when through the failure cycle together in 2018. This is what PJ Fleck meant when he was touting "Failure is Growth". All their hard work was displayed in the physical domination of the Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium at the end of the 2018 season. That will forever go down as one of the most memorable games in my lifetime.
John Michael Schmitz was the unsung leader of this OL cabal last season. He has developed into a tremendous player.
Lots of optimism abound in the future of the Offensive Line. I would not be surprised if most of the starting OL ended up in the NFL.
This bodes well for future recruiting, development, and stabilization of the Offensive Line. Finally, we have continuity. Below is the current roster for OLs and TEs. Missing are OL Martes Lewis, OL Aireontae Ersery, and TE Austin Henderson who are reporting this Fall Semester.
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| 64 | Conner Olson | OL | 6-5 | 305 | R-Sr. | Monticello, Minn. / Monticello | |
| 70 | Sam Schlueter | OL | 6-6 | 325 | R-Sr. | Victoria, Minn. / Mayer Lutheran | |
| 60 | John Michael Schmitz | OL | 6-4 | 315 | R-Jr. | Flossmoor, Ill. / Homewood-Flossmoor | |
| 65 | Axel Ruschmeyer | OL | 6-4 | 305 | R-Jr. | Hutchinson, Minn. / Holy Family Catholic | |
| 77 | Blaise Andries | OL | 6-6 | 325 | R-Jr. | Marshall, Minn. / Marshall | |
| 78 | Daniel Faalele | OL | 6-9 | 400 | Jr. | Melbourne, Australia / IMG Academy | |
| 51 | Curtis Dunlap Jr. | OL | 6-5 | 345 | R-So. | Jacksonville, Fla. / IMG Academy | |
| 63 | Austin Beier | OL | 6-4 | 310 | R-So. | Toledo, Ohio / St. John's | |
| 66 | Nathan Boe | OL | 6-4 | 295 | R-So. | Lakeville, Minn. / Lakeville North | |
| 50 | JJ Guedet | OL | 6-7 | 310 | R-Fr. | Washington, Ill. / Washington Community High School | |
| 56 | Cody Smith | OL | 6-4 | 295 | R-Fr. | Eagan, Minn. / Eagan | |
| 75 | Tyler Cooper | OL | 6-5 | 310 | R-Fr. | Saint Croix Falls, Wis. / Saint Croix Falls High School | |
| 68 | Jackson Ruschmeyer | OL | 6-5 | 295 | Fr. | Hutchinson, Minn. / Holy Family Catholic | |
| 73 | Tyrell Lawrence | OL | 6-7 | 345 | Fr. | Mississauga, Ontario / Clearwater Academy International | |
