Offensive lines adjusting despite lack of experience and time on the field

In asking high school football coaches prior to the preseason where their biggest area of on-the-field concern was, many responded that the offensive line was the one unit with the most question marks.

Having not played a game in nearly two years and with most players returning having never seen a varsity snap, you could understand why coaches would worry about a unit dependent on repetition and cohesion.

While quarterbacks, receivers, tight ends and running backs got to at least play 7-on-7, linemen were left attending linemen challenges which do little to replicate playing in a game.

“One of the challenges I have noticed and having talked to some other coaches, they are noticing too is that skill players got to do the 7-on-7s and got reps at their positions,” Newtown

Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media A high school football game between Newtown and Masuk in Monroe is seen on Nov. 27, 2019.