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The Hampshire Gazette reports offensive line continuity provides a strong foundation for the Minutemen.
Offense line is one position UMass has struggled to develop and keep players. During our stay in the MAC, I don't think we had a first-string All-MAC offensive lineman. We've had problems running the ball, which is usually a favorite of offensive linemen. Last year, Army's smallish defensive linemen stood up the UMass O-line on a goal line stand.
Offensive linemen don't get any stats, but the big guys lead the way.
Kayden Nystuen FR 6-2 285
Tommy Brandt RSFR 6-4 295
Jonny Hassard, SO 6-6 310 (started last year at RT)
Josh Atwood SO 6-2 330 (started last year at C)
Nick Lundeberg SO 5-11 255
Connor Vasher JR 6-3 295
Brandon MacKinnon RSSO 6-6 290
Cole Erickson FR 6-5 270
Ethan Mottinger SO 6-5 330 (started last year at RG)
Cole Garcia RSJR 6-3 300 (started last year at LG)
Tyler Leinberger FR 6-3 330
Ryan Mossesso FR 6-5 285
Phil Jeffs RSFR 6-6 275 (missed Jeffs during my morning blogging session. My apologies to Phil).
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