Deaconblue
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Good post. Aside from Dortch, this year's squad doesn't have any game breakers on offense. The pass defense and offense were bad for all the reasons mentioned above. BC was more athletic at just about every position. Our ability to keep the score "close" was all about the team spirit and heart, not talent. The arguments for how great our o-line is because of rushing yards gained is just wrong. Our rushing offense effectiveness is more about scheme than great blocking or talent. It could get better as Hartman learns to make better decisions, but the blocking itself isn't that special.
Herron at left tackle was a big part of the really good O line talk. No sacks given up against some of the best pass rushers in college. Left tackle is the key guy in pass protection.
Losing him weakened the team at two spots, both tackle spots.