The offensive line: no love, no glory, no pretty facemask, no fancy gloves, no cool speed cleats or compression sleeve. Nothing but grit, grind, toughness, heart and selflessness. In front of every great QB or RB is a good center and guard. The guys who are never mentioned until the QB gets sacked or when the pizza is served after the game. These guys are the heart of the offense. They are the frame under the pretty paint and the foundation beneath the dream house. These guys are just as import, if not more than the skill players who get their name in the paper. As hard as this was, we ranked the Top 10 INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINEMEN in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco County (Disclaimer: we have not even touched the surface of Pasco County talent). These rankings will be evaluated again in the summer as opinions change and other players surface. The rankings are based on skill, talent, basically…who we think will be the best interior offensive linemen of the 2012 season. Our evaluations are based on film review, Ignite Showcase performance, combines and practice observations.
2011 Summer Rankings
1 CODY WALDROP – G ARMWOOD 2012
2 CAMERON DEES – C ARMWOOD 2012
3 KEITH WEEKS – C NEWSOME 2012
4 ROBERT GIBBONS – G JESUIT 2012
5 KEVIN ORNSBY – C JESUIT 2012
6 JACK LIGHTSEY – G ARMWOOD 2012
7 JARROD SMITH – C CARROLLWOOD DAY 2013
8 KURT SCHALLER – C FREEDOM 2012
9 IAN KOCH – G CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC 2012
10 JONATHAN HANEY – C PLANT 2012