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Ohio State Offensive Line Finishes Third in Joe Moore Award Voting

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December 9, 2016 at 3:05pm
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On one hand, Pat Elflein won the Rimington Award as the nation's best center and he and Billy Price have appeared on multiple All American first and second teams lists, respectively, at their offensive line positions. On the other hand, PFF says Isaiah Prince is literally the worst right tackle in the nation at pass protection. But how does it all shake out, on average?

The Joe Moore Award for most outstanding offensive line unit annually recognizes the offensive line that best displays toughness, effort, teamwork, consistency, technique, and “finishing.” The award is the heaviest trophy in college football at over 350 pounds...which means something. It's the only award for a single position group and its voting membership is comprised of all FBS offensive line coaches, former players, coaches, colleagues of Coach Moore, and select members.

Buckeyes finished third in the voting, behind Iowa (#1) and Alabama (#2).

Here's the announcement video, including a breakdown of each team. Unsurprisingly, Elflein and Price are mentioned as a decisive element for the Slobs' inclusion.

Sounds like a very detailed evaluation, unlike lesser awards.

Here are the notes on the Buckeyes from the reveal of the finalists:

  • Film review shows that the Buckeye O-line unit features a combination of athleticism and toughness that has separated them from most other units.
  • While consistency has been a challenge at times, this unit has stuck together and found ways to excel in both critical and late-game situations when the team needed them to make plays, such as the overtime period in Ohio State’s 30-27 win over Michigan.
  • The Buckeyes lead the Big Ten in scoring and in total offense, averaging 42.7 points and 479.5 total yards per game, more than 60 yards per game more than the 2nd ranked Michigan offense.
  • They lead the Big Ten in rushing offense, averaging 258.33 yards per game and 5.54 yards per carry, gaining nearly four yards before contact.
  • Ohio State also leads the conference in long rushing plays, with 98 plays of 10 yards or more.

 

Please comment below on how you are very happy for the Slobs...but how we also need to understand a defensive end doesn't attack the entire line as a whole.

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