Word: birk
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...returned three guys--Shreve, Birk and Elliot--who are all more experienced, a lot bigger and a lot stronger," Menick said. "Our line is very talented and not only that, very prepared for every game...
...This year it seems like we've simplified the running game a lot," Birk said. "In the past it's been more complicated, and we've made a lot more adjustments. Now we feel like we have a veteran offensive line and our plays and our blocks aren't dictated by the defense. We come at defenses in a way that makes them stop...
...Menick] isn't one of the fastest or the biggest backs, but he knows how to get through holes," Birk said. "He isn't afraid to lower his shoulders or to go up against the linebacker or the defensive back. He's good at taking care...
...Ninety-nine-percent of the time, [Linden] makes the right choice if we give him the chance," Birk said. "If he has enough time, if we block it up and give him that time, he gets it done. It's great to be blocking, blocking, turn around and see him stick in the pocket...
Harvard: This is the best offensive line in the league, both in terms of opening holes for the run and protecting the quarterback for passing. It has veteran experience, with three juniors and two seniors. Left tackle Matt Birk is probably the best offensive lineman in the Ivies, and he outplayed Penn's star lineman Mitch Marrow last week. This line is huge, with an average of 277 pounds, so opponents wear down toward the end of games...