T.S.N.: Top 10 Off. linemen in 1-AA for 2011

[kdinva]

http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4402838

Also watch for VMI's left tackle, Rob Bailey, 6'4", 315 lb. senior.

[pike51]

Brett Moore, Georgia Southern, Sr., OT, 6-3, 258 - Moore basically came out of nowhere to anchor the offensive line last season, when the Bulldogs finished fourth in the FCS with 261.2 rushing yards per game. He isn't big for a right tackle, but is athletic and fast, and he makes good decisions. The former walk-on at GSU was rewarded by the Southern Conference coaches with first-team honors.

WTF is this Bulldogs garbage?

[Wildcat80]

What is surprising is that a number of these guys weigh LESS THAN 300 LBS!!! Many spread offenses are looking for those athletic OT's that can block fast DE's off the edge. But even 3 of the centers are less than 285.....good to see athletes still getting a chance to play OL.

[Milktruck74]

How can you not like a guy named Gino Gradkowski? I'm envisioning a guy with a nose that is about a half an inch off to the left of center, because he plays without a facemask. I love it when the Hogs get some pub. We have come a long way since the late 80s early 90s, when a number between 50 and 79 meant no one knew who you were and the only time the HC knew your name is when you were recruited or right after you gave up a sack.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Brett Moore, Georgia Southern, Sr., OT, 6-3, 258 - Moore basically came out of nowhere to anchor the offensive line last season, when the Bulldogs finished fourth in the FCS with 261.2 rushing yards per game. He isn't big for a right tackle, but is athletic and fast, and he makes good decisions. The former walk-on at GSU was rewarded by the Southern Conference coaches with first-team honors.

WTF is this Bulldogs garbage?

Pretty good list overall outside of the Bulldogs typo.

Who would you guys say are the biggest snubs?

Mine would be SFA OT George Bias, PVAMU OG James Dekle, McNeese State OG Miguel Gauthreaux, and Southern Utah C Gavin Farr.

[I Bleed Purple]

Weber has been OLU the past decade or so. We produce good ones.

[phoenixphanatic21]

I'm just glad to see Rodney Austin make the list.

[henfan]

Brett Moore was very impressive in the two games I saw him play last season. He'll be a load as a senior. No doubt one of the best at the Small College Division level, along with Gradkowski, Shirey and Compton, who I also saw play several times.

[EdubAlum]

I came into this thread to see flames abiu how I-AA doesn't exist...so dissapointed!

[whoanellie]

YES!!! http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/16/2301270/in-the-fcs-huddle-top-10-fcs-offensive.html
I'm just glad to see Rodney Austin make the list.

[henfan]

I came into this thread to see flames abiu how I-AA doesn't exist...so dissapointed!

Mayhap my argute reference to 'Small College Division' skirted thine eyne. xsmiley_wix

[Grizzaholic]

I came into this thread to see flames abiu how I-AA doesn't exist...so dissapointed!

IT is FCS. Happy?

[Brad82]

Kyle Bogumil & Robert Foster from URI merit consideration.

[ElonPride]

I'm just glad to see Rodney Austin make the list.

Odd to think the Elon team last year finished barely above .500 but had the conference's leading offense (ypg) and one of the nation's top 10.

I hope Swepson can turn around the D!

[phoenix3]

Rodney Austin, Elon, Sr., OG, 6-4, 311 - Austin is a high-energy player who puts everything into every play. He had a breakthrough season last fall when he helped the Phoenix rank first in the Southern Conference and second in the FCS in passing offense (322.4 yards per game) and first in the conference and ninth nationally with 435.2 total offensive yards per outing. He was rewarded with All-Southern Conference first-team honors.

...and can dunk a basketball with ease...