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August 9th, 2009, 10:10 AM
08-09-2009 09:52 AM
ISU offensive line trying to replace two three-year starters
http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/pantagraph.com/content/tncms/assets/editorial/5/92/92f/59292f6c-83bf-11de-8054-001cc4c002e0.preview-300.jpg?_dc=1249696873NORMAL - As the Illinois State offensive line works to replace 600 pounds worth of graduated three-year starters in Joe Niklasch and Jonathan St-Pierre, tackle Dane Zumbahlen isn’t worried if the Redbirds surrender a bit of bulk in the process.
“Joe and John really helped us being all compact and running the ball a lot,” Zumbahlen said. “We’re more of a spread offense now. We’re not as big of an offensive line, but I think we’re a lot more athletic. I think it will play to our strengths. I’m pretty excited.”
Zumbahlen and Chris Riley return at the tackle positions. Also part of the first team early in fall camp are guards Nick Bledsoe and Charles Dennis and center Cal McCarthy.
“Our first group is pretty athletic. They seem like they have a good cohesion,” said Coach Brock Spack. “Our second group is getting better. We’ll try to develop some young players as we go through training camp.”
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ISU offensive line trying to replace two three-year starters
http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/pantagraph.com/content/tncms/assets/editorial/5/92/92f/59292f6c-83bf-11de-8054-001cc4c002e0.preview-300.jpg?_dc=1249696873NORMAL - As the Illinois State offensive line works to replace 600 pounds worth of graduated three-year starters in Joe Niklasch and Jonathan St-Pierre, tackle Dane Zumbahlen isn’t worried if the Redbirds surrender a bit of bulk in the process.
“Joe and John really helped us being all compact and running the ball a lot,” Zumbahlen said. “We’re more of a spread offense now. We’re not as big of an offensive line, but I think we’re a lot more athletic. I think it will play to our strengths. I’m pretty excited.”
Zumbahlen and Chris Riley return at the tackle positions. Also part of the first team early in fall camp are guards Nick Bledsoe and Charles Dennis and center Cal McCarthy.
“Our first group is pretty athletic. They seem like they have a good cohesion,” said Coach Brock Spack. “Our second group is getting better. We’ll try to develop some young players as we go through training camp.”
Read more ... (http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/index.php/2009/08/09/isu-offensive-line-trying-to-replace-two?blog=2#more5343)