2010 Recruiting

[bisonpride4ever]

Another nice outing for future Bison Colten Heagle.

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/...730/1225/GPG02

[tony]

So, who has watched the Aaron Esala* video and knows offensive lineman technique?

* Finnish name, I bet. I think "la" means farm and if "esa" doesn't mean pancake, it should.

[Notorious]

So, who has watched the Aaron Esala* video and knows offensive lineman technique?

* Finnish name, I bet. I think "la" means farm and if "esa" doesn't mean pancake, it should.

Looks decent...pads get a little high at times, and could obviously improve footwork in pass protection, but he would be a good one. He'll be coached up in a year, or two, and be a stud....maybe here?

[SDbison]

Another nice outing for future Bison Colten Heagle.

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/...730/1225/GPG02

Hey, I thought I recognized the opposing coaches name at the bottom of the article. Bryce Paup, the DE who played with the Packers and Bills in the 90's and the Vikes in early 2000's. Found this wiki info to verify it was the same person:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Paup

[IzzyFlexion]

Hey, I thought I recognized the opposing coaches name at the bottom of the article. Bryce Paup, the DE who played with the Packers and Bills in the 90's and the Vikes in early 2000's. Found this wiki info to verify it was the same person:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Paup

And the University of Northern Iowa.

[BisonNolesFan77]

So, who has watched the Aaron Esala* video and knows offensive lineman technique?

* Finnish name, I bet. I think "la" means farm and if "esa" doesn't mean pancake, it should.

Coming from a former Offensive Lineman here, He's def. got the size to play at this level, but I wasen't blown away by his video. His pad level gets high, but that is something that can and will def. have to be fixed at the college level. I guess I don't get to caught up in "pancake blocks"...even less caught up in them when the DE you are blocking in 100 Lbs. lighter than him, he damn well better knock them on their ass. Just by watching the video, it didn't look like he had that nasty streak in him, but that's also a little hard to tell in a video. Looks like he was "catching" the other player when he was in Pass Pro.

Footwork, Pad Level, and such are things that can be taught and refined when he gets into college...the size can't be.

[Jdubs21]

but if he's a smart kid, he'll learn quick cuz he already has the size, just needs some coaching

[EndZoneQB]

Coming from a former Offensive Lineman here, He's def. got the size to play at this level, but I wasen't blown away by his video. His pad level gets high, but that is something that can and will def. have to be fixed at the college level. I guess I don't get to caught up in "pancake blocks"...even less caught up in them when the DE you are blocking in 100 Lbs. lighter than him, he damn well better knock them on their ass. Just by watching the video, it didn't look like he had that nasty streak in him, but that's also a little hard to tell in a video. Looks like he was "catching" the other player when he was in Pass Pro.

Footwork, Pad Level, and such are things that can be taught and refined when he gets into college...the size or athleticism can't be.

Fixt? I didn't watch the video, and I don't know much about playing OL, but I'd have to assume athleticism can make or break an O-Lineman, just like any other player. If the kid is smart enough, footwork and things should be easy to overcome with some repetition.

[Kermit]

Fixt? I didn't watch the video, and I don't know much about playing OL, but I'd have to assume athleticism can make or break an O-Lineman, just like any other player. If the kid is smart enough, footwork and things should be easy to overcome with some repetition.

Very, very true. Big kids are everywhere in today's college football world. There are D-II and even NAIA teams that have an offensive line similar in size to good D-I teams. The difference is primarily athletic ability, especially the ability to move the feet and get in position to make the block.

[SDbison]

Very, very true. Big kids are everywhere in today's college football world. There are D-II and even NAIA teams that have an offensive line similar in size to good D-I teams. The difference is primarily athletic ability, especially the ability to move the feet and get in position to make the block.

The biggest differences assuming a 6-4, 300 lb lineman that plays at NAIA, DII, DI-FCS or DI-FBS is quickness, speed, agility (balance) and strength.
Chances are the NAIA 6-4, 300lb lineman is big, but not as much muscle and will appear less fit. He will also be slower out of his stance and into the blocking position (i.e. less quick), and if required to pull or move to a block he will be much slower in transition. When running to block downfield the NAIA lineman will likely be slower than a DII or DI lineman. Also factor in that an NAIA lineman will be less agile and more easily shed by a defensive player during the block.