not a question but a comment about a great point that he and Nikos made on the show

Posted on September 3, 2026 at 11:17:15 AM by Adamantiumblue (edited September 3, 2026 at 11:17:55 AM)

I asssumed the sixth OL would just be Babalola or Frazier, whoever did not start. Was quite surprised to learn that they don't line a giant tackle outside of the starting tackle, as Harbaugh would do or Lou Holtz always did in short yardage or the redzone, but that they look for a more athletic player and are looking at players like Gach, Beigel, Walbridge and I think Lee was mentioned. Found that very interesting that they use them to pull or lead block in other ways and aren't just a big body on the outside.

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McQ&A* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 09:57:14 AM
- not a question but a comment about a great point that he and Nikos made on the show - By Adamantiumblue September 3, 2026 at 11:17:15 AM
- Is Kenny Noland still a possibility for the hoops team?* - By IMFERBLU September 3, 2026 at 11:17:04 AM
- Have you been POTY? - By CBusBlue September 3, 2026 at 10:50:07 AM
  - aren't you the one who picks it?* - By tem September 3, 2026 at 11:14:43 AM
    - He could learn something from Donald Trump here* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 11:29:40 AM
  - When Tangled had every one vote, I got rookie of the year a long time ago. But no, since Ed has graciously allowed me to award POTY every year, I consider that a great honor.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:56:40 AM
- What do you think the split between Marshall/Hiter will be towards the end of the season?* - By AltShiftM September 3, 2026 at 10:35:10 AM
  - Ooh... I think it could end up close to even, 55/45 kind of thing, but I think Marshall could carry a bigger load, like a 2:1 type thing. I lean toward pretty even though.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:36:53 AM
    - Wow, that would be a great sign* - By AltShiftM September 3, 2026 at 01:08:03 PM
    - Beck did a lot of two back stuff at Utah. Have they been practicing that a lot here, or are they too stylistically similar for it to be beneficial?* - By Bluebuck September 3, 2026 at 10:50:41 AM
      - No, they have been practicing that. One of the things I am most excited to see on Saturday hopefully.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:55:28 AM
- I don't have a question but I do have a comment... - By weebay September 3, 2026 at 10:20:11 AM
  - This post nailed it. * - By django September 3, 2026 at 12:19:48 PM
  - I second this, you're a pleasure to listen to gbmcq* - By wingedvictory September 3, 2026 at 10:57:50 AM
    - Re: I second this, you're a pleasure to listen to gbmcq* - By Brock September 3, 2026 at 11:09:57 AM
  - Is Nikos more Shaq or Barkley?* - By jonpc September 3, 2026 at 10:50:42 AM
  - I needed this, so thank you very much.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:35:24 AM
    - Don't quit. Just don't do it. - By weebay September 3, 2026 at 10:40:18 AM
  - Well said * - By Spirit September 3, 2026 at 10:22:28 AM
- 10,000 foot view on 2028 recruiting? … - By Ian September 3, 2026 at 10:19:15 AM
  - I can give you a 100,000 foot view on 2028 recruiting, I haven't touched that lol. Top 5 Radiohead songs?? Let's go! - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:34:33 AM
    - Re: I can give you a 100,000 foot view on 2028 recruiting, I haven't touched that lol. Top 5 Radiohead songs?? Let's go! - By mtb September 3, 2026 at 01:14:56 PM
    - shocking - By Adamantiumblue September 3, 2026 at 11:08:48 AM
      - RH hate High and Dry. But every time we’ve performed it, the crowd loves it. ** - By Ian September 3, 2026 at 11:32:23 AM
    - Re: I can give you a 100,000 foot view on 2028 recruiting, I haven't touched that lol. Top 5 Radiohead songs?? Let's go! - By Ian September 3, 2026 at 11:07:02 AM
- I know Babalola isn't expected to start Saturday, but do you expect him to play? With all the time he missed last year, I'm hopeful we can at least get him some significant game action. * - By WestSideBlue September 3, 2026 at 10:17:41 AM
  - Doubt he's going to get thrown in against OK. First game is more likely UTEP.* - By ftb September 3, 2026 at 11:11:27 AM
  - Being held out Saturday does sound more precautionary, but yeah, as Paul said, probably need to see him play at this point before I buy anything. But based on what I've been told, I do expect him to play quite a bit this season.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:30:17 AM
  - He’s out for Saturday. * - By crumbs September 3, 2026 at 10:25:59 AM
    - Rod Moore vibes. He's almost ready . . . just another week, or maybe two (Franz Kafka injury report)* - By Paul September 3, 2026 at 10:28:26 AM
      - He injured his foot after someone stepped on it in the latter stages of fall camp.* - By crumbs September 3, 2026 at 10:35:38 AM
        
        Yeah correct, it doesn't have anything to do with his ACL rehab.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:37:26 AM
        
        that's good overall, but I get Paul's concern* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 10:42:44 AM
        
        For sure, totally fair.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:49:42 AM
        
        conrich...probably the concern the Vikings have about JJ...will he ever be healthy?* - By ajs September 3, 2026 at 10:51:40 AM
        
        There's some politics involved with JJ too, the old GM. Darnold winning the SB in Seattle has that front office pointing fingers are covering asses.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:57:49 AM
- Does it concern you that Whitt says that the O line will be "solid" but it will be 2 years of teaching and recruiting before Harding's full effect is felt?* - By tman September 3, 2026 at 10:16:53 AM
  - No, the full context of that quote was more about a compliment of Harding and the ENTIRE OL room being recruited and coached by him. - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:29:02 AM
- How do the coaches really feel about the kicking game? Are they worried?* - By Rich September 3, 2026 at 10:12:41 AM
  - I wouldn't say worried, but both Butkowski and Brown haven't always been consistent.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:23:27 AM
- G+A for lamine this szn? i'm thinking ~35 ** - By kal September 3, 2026 at 10:07:43 AM
  - I'll take the under.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:09:25 AM
- have you been to Nördlingen? * - By Nikos September 3, 2026 at 10:06:19 AM
  - Lol I got so excited when I saw this, and then saw it was you. Did you look into the town though? It's crazy.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:08:42 AM
- Prediction on run/ pass ratio?* - By el fuego September 3, 2026 at 10:05:57 AM
  - Saturday? 65/35. Over the season, 60/40.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:08:04 AM
    - How many offensive snaps per game? (nm) - By suede September 3, 2026 at 10:09:34 AM
      - 70-75.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:10:45 AM
- Who do the coaches think is our best run blocker on the Oline. Same on the DL, who do they think is the best run stopper?* - By MasterBates September 3, 2026 at 10:04:18 AM
  - Jake Guarnera and Efobi. Trey Pierce and JHD.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:07:25 AM
- Does C. Cybele Raver even like sports?* - By TMGeneral September 3, 2026 at 10:01:03 AM
  - Thinks we should just get rid of sports.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 10:05:25 AM
    - Actually, she said to "get rid of sports journalists"* - By jonpc September 3, 2026 at 10:53:42 AM

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not a question but a comment about a great point that he and Nikos made on the show