Word: linemen
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Azusa Pacific quickly discovered it had a one-man juggernaut on the field. With a 34-in. waist and 28-in. thighs, Okoye was a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics champion in discus, hammer throw, and shot put competitions. And, in a fateful decision now regretted by many opposing linemen, he opted to try football. "It was strange to me, but I had my size, strength and speed going for me, and I learned as I played," he says. Azusa Pacific football coach Jim Milhon recalls that a teammate once jokingly brought out a cardboard sign with an arrow showing...
...expect them to be very good, but we don't really know," said wide receiver Mark Bianchi, who will join Captain Greg Gicewicz, defensive linemen Rich Puccio and Mike Vollmer, offensive lineman Gerald Mahon, tight end Kevin Collins and linebacker Rick McIntire on the trip to the Far East. "We're going mainly for the experience, not to knock our brains out playing football...
...factor in containing the Dartmouth rushing game was Restic's use of a 4-3 alignment for about half of the game. Sophomore linebacker John Lausch, who came in for defensive tackle John Brzezenski on those plays, seemed to increase Harvard's flexibility against the run. The four defensive linemen were able to get better penetration lined up in the gaps rather than lined up directly across from someone, and the three linebackers were able to clog up any running room that did develop...
...when coaches set up a new blocking scheme,they are teaching the linemen the value ofteamwork as much as they are setting up a winningstrategy for next week...
Offensive Line: This group is giving players like McMahon and Reidy a chance to shine. The veteran unit is led by guard Maurice Frilot, who sometimes opens holes the size of volcano mouths. His fellow linemen are tough and dependable...