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Potentially, the most significant loss could have been captain and tackle Sean Riley. A moral leader of the line, his loss would have been sharply felt were it not for the stewardship Birk assumed at the other end of the line...
...Matt Birk is the anchor of the line," Menick said. "He's got tremendous ability, tremendous experience and he's a very hard-nosed football player...
...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...