Thursday, August 21, 2008

JSU Tigers seek consistent answer to line question

The Jackson State offensive line has, by far, been the most difficult position to evaluate during training camp. The group started slow and had shaky efforts in two scrimmages. Penalties and small mistakes have been prevalent. And the starting defensive line has been terrorizing the unit.

On the flip side, the offensive line is visibly better with 10 days left before the season opener against Hampton on Aug. 31 than it was when camp opened. That defensive line that's been winning the battle should be one of the best in the conference. And there's no doubt the O-line group, returning three starters, is physically bigger than the 2007 version.

That yin and yang has led to the offensive line depth chart changing almost on a daily basis.

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