JHoo’s Summer Reading ’08: Offensive Line

I admit, I have not been looking forward to writing the column about UVa’s 2008 offensive line. Why, you ask? The Summer Reading columns are supposed to be informative, giving the reader some insight into a unit’s outlook for the upcoming season. When it comes to the offensive line, however, I worry that this column will beg more questions than it answers. On the other hand, perhaps that is an apt analogy for breaking down the offensive line going into the 2008 season.

The Starters I Know

Eugene Monroe is drawing early attention as a top NFL prospect.

At offensive tackle, Eugene Monroe and Will Barker . At offensive guard and center … I am fairly certain Virginia will start three guys at those three spots. Really, I am almost positive. Who? Excellent question … and I wish I had an excellent answer. But before I give you the best answer that I can, let’s first focus on what we do know.

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