BleedGopher
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GS: What traits do you look for in an offensive lineman?
BM: We want big and strong kids, obviously. We want powerful guys that transfer explosion through their hips. We want guys who are finishing blocks, staying on people, putting them on the ground and being physical. We want them to play with aggression and a confidence about them that they know they’re the best player on the field. They might not be the best talent-wise, but they’re going to be the meanest, toughest and nastiest guys out there. Of course, we are looking for guys with the right physical attributes. We want a character trait that is all about being physical and being aggressive. We want the five guys that best represent those values.
GS: Your initial thoughts on Minnesota’s offensive line?
BM: I’ve looked at the roster and watched some of the film that I’ve been able to get my hands on and I’ve talked to a number of the guys on the staff. I talked with Coach Claeys and just kind of followed from a distance and I’m very excited. I think there is a lot of talent in that room and I think there’s a lot of incoming talent. There’s no doubt that I think we can do some special things at Minnesota. When we were at Wisconsin, we recruited similar caliber players and we had a tremendous amount of success with those guys who are in the NFL now. There’s no reason why Minnesota’s offensive line can’t be the most dominant in the Big Ten and that’s what we’re coming in to do. I think there’s talent there. I think there’s a group of guys that have the ability to be dominant, week in and week out. I’m really looking forward to working with those guys. I can’t wait.
http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010416aaa.html
Go Gophers!!
GS: What traits do you look for in an offensive lineman?
BM: We want big and strong kids, obviously. We want powerful guys that transfer explosion through their hips. We want guys who are finishing blocks, staying on people, putting them on the ground and being physical. We want them to play with aggression and a confidence about them that they know they’re the best player on the field. They might not be the best talent-wise, but they’re going to be the meanest, toughest and nastiest guys out there. Of course, we are looking for guys with the right physical attributes. We want a character trait that is all about being physical and being aggressive. We want the five guys that best represent those values.
GS: Your initial thoughts on Minnesota’s offensive line?
BM: I’ve looked at the roster and watched some of the film that I’ve been able to get my hands on and I’ve talked to a number of the guys on the staff. I talked with Coach Claeys and just kind of followed from a distance and I’m very excited. I think there is a lot of talent in that room and I think there’s a lot of incoming talent. There’s no doubt that I think we can do some special things at Minnesota. When we were at Wisconsin, we recruited similar caliber players and we had a tremendous amount of success with those guys who are in the NFL now. There’s no reason why Minnesota’s offensive line can’t be the most dominant in the Big Ten and that’s what we’re coming in to do. I think there’s talent there. I think there’s a group of guys that have the ability to be dominant, week in and week out. I’m really looking forward to working with those guys. I can’t wait.
http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010416aaa.html
Go Gophers!!
