Check out this article on Ohio State offensive lineman, Antonio Underwood.  He was only a three star recruit coming out of high school and many critics felt OSU wasted a scholarship on him.  Well, he's the starting tackle this week against Purdue.

Moral of the story: Don't let people put limits on what you can be.  If you work hard and smart; good things will happen.

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St. Louis Rams linemen Bell, Saffold bring their NE Ohio pride to Sunday's game against Browns

Published: Friday, November 11, 2011, 6:59 PM     Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011, 6:59 PM

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Nick Saban

In the era of fancy football that is lead by offensively minded Dr. Jekyll’s, the game has found it’s Mr. Hyde in Alabama’s Nick Saban.  Names like Chip Kelley, Mike Leach, Urban Meyer, Brian Kelly have been on the forefront in changing the landscape of college football.  Much of what’s changed about the game has has had an alternating positive and negative effect on the game.

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Bear's offensive line coach Mike Tice

There isn't any doubt the Chicago Bear's offense has struggled the past two seasons with offensive inconsistencies.  As a pattern, the offensive woes fall squarely on the shoulders of the five gentlemen upfront, known as the offensive line.  If you have ever had a chance to watch the Bear's in action it's difficult not to believe that the offensive line does a fine job in impersonating a spaghetti sieve each Sunday.  But…

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The New Orleans Saints offensive line struggled mightily in the team's loss to the Saint Louis Rams.  There were many technical reasons for the struggles but for the most part, they were just outplayed.  It apparently got to the point where the frustrations boiled over to the sideline from the field.  Saints guard Carl Nicks got into a verbal battle with…

I recently launched my own internet sportstalk radio station.  There are members on this site that are from all around the world and this will be a great way to interact with me on another platform.  Be sure to check it out and give me feedback on what you guys want to hear!  Lastly, I am looking to start a strength and conditioning show on my station so be sure to stay tuned for that!…

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49ers Frank Gore celebrating with his olinemen

Offensive line is a unique position that is played by unique individuals.  What makes the position so special isn't the unselfish personality that is required to play it but the level of selfishness that is required to be good at it. You may want to read that last sentence over because it's a complete oxymoron that has to be properly digested.  The complexity of it sounds like…

I just posted a note on Montrae Holland and this was the result of his hardwork.  The NFL is all about timing and for Montrae to be able to immediately step in as a starter is a true testament to his professionalism.  But to be able to step in as a starter then have your offense put up record numbers on the ground is a testament to much more.

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Dallas Cowboys' Guard Montrae Holland

Here is a great example of an NFL veteran offensive lineman that learned the hard way that weight control is paramount for peak performance.  Montrae Holland spent the past nine seasons in the NFL on the brink of becoming a star but constantly battled weight issues that held back his true ability.  He has finally cleaned up his lifestyle and been blessed with another opportunity to showcase himself as an elite NFL…

We have a speed seminar in Thomasville, NC on November 5th. This seminar will allow you to try one of the best natural nutrition aids I have seen. Also, you will be timed in the 40 yard dash with a timer that is more accurate than laser timers. Email me at jimmy@7on7.com for more details. We are only taking 20 athletes.

I look back over my football career and I have internal debates with myself over what was the official year my professional career ended.  The last officially sanctioned football game I played in was the 2006 NFL Pro-Bowl as a New Orleans Saint.  Following that season, I signed a free agent deal with my hometown Cleveland Browns but never had an opportunity to play in a game due to a knee injury and severe complications from a Staph infection.  The three years I…

The entire "star" ranking system for high school athletes is by far the most illogical and misleading way to quantify a players ability.  If you have questions on why, leave a comment and I will address it in a blog later.  Anyway, here is a "3 star" recruit that I have spent some time with working on his on-field performance.  He's a hardworking, intelligent and tough kid that can't be summed up with a few lousy stars.  I'm sure he will land at a D1 program and do very…

Alex Boone has the most intriguing story of any player I have ever worked with.  I will get into that at a later date through a one on one interview with Alex because the real story is where he's at today.  At one time he was the most highly rated high school player in the country that went on the The Ohio State University to start as a true freshman.  Four years later he went undrafted by the National Football League.  Alex was an obvious long shot to make an NFL roster but was…