In the FCS Huddle: Top 10 FCS Offensive Linemen
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05/26/2010 -
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee at Villanova are responsible for being liaisons between their
teammates, coaches and athletic administration. Their guidelines say they must
be willing to be the "leaders of the pack."
Ben Ijalana must have been an obvious choice for the committee's vice-
presidency. On Saturday afternoons over the last three seasons, 6-foot-4, 320-
pound Big Ben has been leading Villanova's pack of yardage-chomping ball
carriers.
Villanova's top four rushers combined for over 3,000 yards last season, and
the Wildcats finished fourth in the FCS in rushing offense (240.3 ypg) while
they captured their first national title. Their Sportsbook Betting Lines First Team All-
America at left tackle will return this fall to create open space again. He is
considered the top offensive lineman in the FCS.
Head coach Andy Talley believes Ijalana will be drafted in the first two
rounds of the 2011 NFL Draft, just as fellow CAA Football offensive lineman
Vladimir Ducasse of Massachusetts did this year with the New York Jets.
Ijalana, like Ducasse, may wind up being a guard in the NFL.
"First of all, he's 320 pounds. And he's got great feet. So he's very quick
and agile," Talley said. "He's a very athletic offensive lineman. I think in
college football and pro football, that's what you're looking for because you
end up playing against real fast, speed guys on the edge. It's real hard to
get around Ben because he's very quick and he's a big strong guy as well. His
pass-protection principles are very good and he's a good run-blocker as well.
He's very consistent."
Ijalana's intelligent play up front sets a tone for the Wildcats. Equally as
important is his durability. He has started all 39 games of his career, which
includes back-to-back years making the All-CAA first team.
"He's got it all," Talley said.
Elsewhere around the country, It should be a particularly good season for
offensive linemen in the Missouri Valley Football Conference as three players -
David Arkin of Missouri State, Ryan McKnight of South Dakota State and David
Pickard of Southern Illinois - help comprise our FCS Top 10:
David Arkin, Missouri State, Senior - The 2009 All-MVFC first-team selection
is majoring in construction management, which is no surprise because he prefers
to bulldoze the competition. The 6-5, 302-pound guard hasn't missed a start in
his career - making 33 straight - and is especially strong in pass protection.
Bears offensive line coach Sean Coughlin calls Arkin "physical, relentless and
dominant."
Johnny Culbreath, South Carolina State, Senior - What the 6-6, 298 left tackle
likes to do is dominate opposing linemen. The fact that the 2009 Mid-Eastern
Athletic Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year has allowed only two sacks
throughout his career indicates just how well he is doing that. Culbreath is
athletic and powerful, and drives off the ball with his quick feet.
D.J. Hall, Texas State, Junior - Hall has all the attributes of a top
offensive linemen - he's athletic, physical and smart. But what has helped
him to become an All-Southland Conference performer is his versatility. As a
guard, he can pull to become the Bobcats' lead blocker on running plays, or
step back and anchor the pass blocking for a unit that has been outstanding in
his two seasons. Standing 6-3, 300 pounds, Hall has graded out over 90 percent
throughout his career with the Bobcats.
Pat Illig, Wofford, Senior - Where's the beef? The leader of last year's No.
2-ranking rushing offense in the FCS (270.2 ypg) is 6-5, 330 pounds. Terriers
offensive line coach Eric Nash lauds his left guard for being a tenacious
competitor with a high motor and preparing himself to face opponents. He puts
his strength, size and feet into his playing style. A Southern Conference
first-team selection, Illig has averaged 98.3 knockdown blocks in each of his
first three seasons.
Ryan McKnight, South Dakota State, Senior - A former walk-on, McKnight has
made himself into arguably the top center in the FCS. The 6-1, 295-pounder
combines great technique and aggressiveness with intelligent play. He went
from being a part-time starter in 2008 to earning MVFC first-team honors last
season. He again will be blocking for standout running back Kyle Minett.
Mike Person, Montana State, Senior - Person's style of trying to outwork
everybody else on the field inspires teammates. The 6-5, 292-pounder has
played guard for the Bobcats, but was so dominant in pushing around defenders
during spring practices that he has been moved to left tackle. He has
excellent mobility, can read defensive schemes and has gotten stronger this
offseason. He was named to the All-Big Sky Conference first team last year.
David Pickard, Southern Illinois, Junior - Among a big group of senior
standouts last season, the 6-5, 290-pound left tackle was chosen to The Sportsbook Betting Lines's Third Team All-America squad as a sophomore. He's entering his third
year as a starter and has outstanding technique. He's solid in every way and
doesn't make many mistakes. The Salukis ranked fifth in the FCS in rushing
offense (221.1 ypg) last season.
Will Rackley, Lehigh, Senior - Standing 6-4, 310 pounds, Rackley is the
strongest player on the Mountain Hawks' roster - he can bench press 440 pounds
- and he uses the strength wisely on the field. He's active on the line and
understands how to play the left tackle position. He's made the Patriot League
first team in each of the past two seasons.
Mark Tos, UC Davis, Senior - A Great West Conference first-team selection, Tos
brings both size (6-6, 290) and athleticism to the tackle position. He's smart
and savvy, and puts his long arms to good use in fending off defenders. His
great balance pays dividends for the Aggies' passing offense, which ranked
12th in the FCS last season.
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