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A football team can only be successful with a strong front-end protection plan.
Eleven practices into spring camp, Florida A&M head coach James Colzie III has constantly praised his offensive line.
Though regular season kickoff is eight months away, Colzie knows the offensive line can will the Rattlers to some slugfest victories through observing their grit and battles with FAMU’s defensive linemen during spring.
“It shows the strides that we’ve made already,” FAMU offensive lineman Jalen Goss said of Colzie’s props. “The work we put in is finally starting to pay off to be a dominant group for the team and ourselves.
“It feels good to hear that finally.”
FAMU assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Joseph Henry has overseen the Rattlers’ offensive line since returning to the program in 2022.
Earning the respect of the team and coaching staff means a lot to Henry as he continues to develop the Rattlers’ 2024 offensive line.
“You always work to make sure the people that you work for are pleased with your work product. You want their approval. So, that’s certainly satisfying to hear,” Henry said.
“That doesn’t mean the job is done. We must continue working, growing, and progressing individually and as a unit.”
FAMU offensive line’s veteran presence vital in spring football camp
Florida A&M left tackle Jalen Goss (61) flatlines a Southern Jaguars defender at Bragg Memorial Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022
Even after losing Cameron Covin to graduation and former five-star prospect Kardell Thomas to the NCAA Transfer Portal, FAMU’s offensive line returns the most of last year’s team that won the program’s first Southwestern Athletic Conference and Celebration Bowl titles.
FAMU had two All-SWAC offensive line selections in 2023, with Ashton Grable and…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-04-04 16:29:48
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