Question about OL (sorry if already discussed)

[PSU2UNC]

The OL problems that have persisted throughout CJF's tenure are confusing to me because there have been multiple OL coaches and multiple OCs (as well as multiple changes in recruiters).

It seems hard to reconcile these issue persisting throughout all these staff changes. The only constant over this time that I could think of that could affect OL development and performance is Dwight Gault (S&C coach). I think we all agree he's done an amazing job with skill position and defensive guys, especially in terms of combine performance, but is there any chance the OL is training "wrong". Any merit to this idea?

Or is PSU just incredibly unlucky/snakebitten when it comes to OL recruits/player development?

 

[katchthis]

IDK much about Galt. He seems to get positive press, but our linemen fail to dominate. IDK if we get more than our fair share of injuries, or it might seem so because I follow the Lions more closely. We also tend to fade in the fourth quarter against quality opponents. How much of these short comings are conditioning vs. "play calling".

 

[RaymondReddington]

I’ve wondered whether RPO puts the linemen in an untenable situation. Run blocking requires the linemen to make their way to the second level, but they have to stay within three yards of the line of scrimmage for a pass. They don’t know which one it’s going to be, so how do they do both?

 

[bvillebaron]

I’ve wondered whether RPO puts the linemen in an untenable situation. Run blocking requires the linemen to make their way to the second level, but they have to stay within three yards of the line of scrimmage for a pass. They don’t know which one it’s going to be, so how do they do both?

Except that PSU isn’t running the RPO nearly as much this year. I wish that someone who has a better understanding of offensive line play would chime in because I don’t know if it’s scheme, talent, coaching or a combination of all of that. What I do see is none of the linemen playing with a blow you off the ball mentality on running plays (which is compounded by the lack of a burst through whatever holes are there from any of the running backs.

 

[PSU2UNC]

I’ve wondered whether RPO puts the linemen in an untenable situation. Run blocking requires the linemen to make their way to the second level, but they have to stay within three yards of the line of scrimmage for a pass. They don’t know which one it’s going to be, so how do they do both?

Maybe, but other teams certainly run it successfully. And as others have pointed out, PSU isn't running as much RPO this year.

 

[lazydave841]

Maybe, but other teams certainly run it successfully. And as others have pointed out, PSU isn't running as much RPO this year.

Our running game is no threat. Your running game has to be a threat to successfully run the RPO.