He told everyone that would listen that the most important position in his offense wasn't qb, it was offensive tackle. "We run a vertical offense, if we can't protect the edge, the offense doesn't work."
We saw some initial breakdowns against a depleted South Carolina defense last week. However, tonight was the first of many more games this season going up against incredibly athletic defensive ends. You simply can't mask your weakness at offensive tackle against these types of pass rushers that we're getting ready to face.
Many people predicted that Swindle would be in over his head at LT considering how poorly he struggled at RT last year. Last night validated those fears. As for right tackle, UK is playing a true frosh offensive guard at the spot and it shows. George has a bright future, but he's not a tackle.
My fear at the start of the season was offensive tackle would prevent us from fully realizing our potential this fall. Based on what we've seen thus far, I think that's still going to be the case. I still maintain that UK should sign one more OT in this class to go along with Young and the Juco. There's just not any depth at that spot. None. It's gotta be fixed for this offense to take the next step.
We saw some initial breakdowns against a depleted South Carolina defense last week. However, tonight was the first of many more games this season going up against incredibly athletic defensive ends. You simply can't mask your weakness at offensive tackle against these types of pass rushers that we're getting ready to face.
Many people predicted that Swindle would be in over his head at LT considering how poorly he struggled at RT last year. Last night validated those fears. As for right tackle, UK is playing a true frosh offensive guard at the spot and it shows. George has a bright future, but he's not a tackle.
My fear at the start of the season was offensive tackle would prevent us from fully realizing our potential this fall. Based on what we've seen thus far, I think that's still going to be the case. I still maintain that UK should sign one more OT in this class to go along with Young and the Juco. There's just not any depth at that spot. None. It's gotta be fixed for this offense to take the next step.
