Trimming down of Husker O-line may have temporary side effects in ‘08

By Marc Hudgens  |   Thursday, July 31, 2008  |  Comments( 2 )

 Nebraska Cornhuskers
A recent Omaha World-Herald column from two Sundays ago talked about the Nebraska offensive line and its weight loss goals, stating that nine big uglies began spring drills at 300-plus pounds. The first reaction to that was quizzical; after all, the unwritten code is that most linemen, whether they're in college or the pros, must exceed 300...
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stitzman		 09:06 AM
07/31/2008
I think you're missing the point of the O-line's weight loss. It has been stated by several coaches on multiple occasions that they aren't looking for a specific weight. They're trying to get the players to their optimum weight for performance. Each player's "optimum" weight will be different depending on their body and how they perform.

I do agree with your comments about strength. Since it's easier for our bodies to metabolize muscle than fat, any rapid weight loss will include a loss of muscle mass as well. I'm just going to trust that Mr. Dobson and the rest of the training staff have a plan to rebuilt the pipeline.

-Jon
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