Pac-10 Position Breakdown: Offensive Line – Washington State Cougars
Comments (0) It just wasn’t easy being the Washington State Cougars in any facet of the game in the 2008-09 season; and the offensive line was no exception. Cougar quarterbacks absorbed a conference-worst 42 sacks last year, with Kevin Lopina taking the bulk of the damage (23) and Marshall Lobbestael (11), Gary Rogers (4), and J.T. Levenseller (4) each taking their licks as well.
What hurts more for Cougars fans than re-living last season’s offensive line woes might be looking forward to this season’s. Every starter returns with one glaring exception; the 6′5″ 329 pound Vaughn Lesuma, the biggest man on the line last year for the Cougs. Lesuma’s graduation leaves only one star on the line this season; Center Kenny Alfred.
With Kenny Alfred at center, one thing is for sure; the middle of the line will not be a weakness for the Washington Cougars. Alfred will do his best to lead by example and get the most out of his teammates on the field. On the strategic side of things, Coach Paul Wulff is determined to institute the no huddle offense next season; a project he had to abandon last season due to injury and personnel issues.
With an extra year of experience under his starter’s belts, Wulff hopes that the no huddle offense will be a success this time around; and perhaps if he can keep opposing defenses guessing, he can keep the quarterback on his feet a little more often.
Kenny Alfred holds his ground
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