Ever wonder what a cockroach block or rodeo block was, but to afraid to ask?

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What's the difference between a rodeo and a cockroach?

The Southeastern Conference named Auburn sophomore right tackle Leon Hart the offensive lineman of the week after Hart, in the first start of his career, graded out at 97 percent on 64 snaps. Hart, a 6-4, 293-pound native of Columbia, S.C., started when junior Tim Duckworth had a groin injury.

The SEC said that Hart made four pancake blocks. We all know what pancakes are, right? Nebraska made them famous with its assembly line of All-American linemen in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ohio State sent out pancake magnets with Orlando Pace's name when the tackle made his way to the 1995 and 1996 Lombardi awards, as well as the 1996 Outland Trophy.

But then the SEC release said Hart also made two "rodeos" and one "cockroach."

Time to nod and act as though you know what that is.

But don't feel bad. Asked who came up with the terms, Auburn offensive line coach Hugh Nall, said, "I guess I did." He explained:

"When we cut block, and somebody goes down, that's a cockroach block," Nall said. "The guy is either crawling on the ground or laying on his back."

Ahhhh, like a cockroach.

"A rodeo block is when you're in pass protection," Nall said. "You want them to be a perfect fit on a defender. If he stays on that defender until the pass is thrown, like riding a bull for the eight count, that's a rodeo block. If everybody does it, all five blockers, that's rodeo protection."

The goal, Nall said, is for his five linemen to make a cumulative 12 to 15 cockroaches per game. It's an inexact goal because there's no way to know how many times the linemen will get the call to cut block.

"If it's an inside zone play, you don't want the cut block," Nall said. "If it's an outside zone or an outside toss, I want them cut."

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Hidden Stat

What's the difference between a rodeo and a cockroach?

The Southeastern Conference named Auburn sophomore right tackle Leon Hart the offensive lineman of the week after Hart, in the first start of his career, graded out at 97 percent on 64 snaps. Hart, a 6-4, 293-pound native of Columbia, S.C., started when junior Tim Duckworth had a groin injury.

The SEC said that Hart made four pancake blocks. We all know what pancakes are, right? Nebraska made them famous with its assembly line of All-American linemen in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ohio State sent out pancake magnets with Orlando Pace's name when the tackle made his way to the 1995 and 1996 Lombardi awards, as well as the 1996 Outland Trophy.

But then the SEC release said Hart also made two "rodeos" and one "cockroach."

Time to nod and act as though you know what that is.

But don't feel bad. Asked who came up with the terms, Auburn offensive line coach Hugh Nall, said, "I guess I did." He explained:

"When we cut block, and somebody goes down, that's a cockroach block," Nall said. "The guy is either crawling on the ground or laying on his back."

Ahhhh, like a cockroach.

"A rodeo block is when you're in pass protection," Nall said. "You want them to be a perfect fit on a defender. If he stays on that defender until the pass is thrown, like riding a bull for the eight count, that's a rodeo block. If everybody does it, all five blockers, that's rodeo protection."

The goal, Nall said, is for his five linemen to make a cumulative 12 to 15 cockroaches per game. It's an inexact goal because there's no way to know how many times the linemen will get the call to cut block.

"If it's an inside zone play, you don't want the cut block," Nall said. "If it's an outside zone or an outside toss, I want them cut."

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To me that was the funnest post on the board today.

[CCTAU 3,821]

Hidden Stat

What's the difference between a rodeo and a cockroach?

The Southeastern Conference named Auburn sophomore right tackle Leon Hart the offensive lineman of the week after Hart, in the first start of his career, graded out at 97 percent on 64 snaps. Hart, a 6-4, 293-pound native of Columbia, S.C., started when junior Tim Duckworth had a groin injury.

The SEC said that Hart made four pancake blocks. We all know what pancakes are, right? Nebraska made them famous with its assembly line of All-American linemen in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ohio State sent out pancake magnets with Orlando Pace's name when the tackle made his way to the 1995 and 1996 Lombardi awards, as well as the 1996 Outland Trophy.

But then the SEC release said Hart also made two "rodeos" and one "cockroach."

Time to nod and act as though you know what that is.

But don't feel bad. Asked who came up with the terms, Auburn offensive line coach Hugh Nall, said, "I guess I did." He explained:

"When we cut block, and somebody goes down, that's a cockroach block," Nall said. "The guy is either crawling on the ground or laying on his back."

Ahhhh, like a cockroach.

"A rodeo block is when you're in pass protection," Nall said. "You want them to be a perfect fit on a defender. If he stays on that defender until the pass is thrown, like riding a bull for the eight count, that's a rodeo block. If everybody does it, all five blockers, that's rodeo protection."

The goal, Nall said, is for his five linemen to make a cumulative 12 to 15 cockroaches per game. It's an inexact goal because there's no way to know how many times the linemen will get the call to cut block.

"If it's an inside zone play, you don't want the cut block," Nall said. "If it's an outside zone or an outside toss, I want them cut."

espn

To me that was the funnest post on the board today.

Kinda like when you call'em by the wrong name and then see how long you can hang on?

Nall seems to get the best out of the linemen. I hated to see him not do well as a coordinator. But I don't think I have ever seen a lineman make a good OC. Anybody know of one?

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I have wondered about that before and I think I may have actually even posed that question on this board. Thanks for posting. Now I know. And knowing is half the battle.

[JohnDeere 0]

Hidden Stat

What's the difference between a rodeo and a cockroach?

The Southeastern Conference named Auburn sophomore right tackle Leon Hart the offensive lineman of the week after Hart, in the first start of his career, graded out at 97 percent on 64 snaps. Hart, a 6-4, 293-pound native of Columbia, S.C., started when junior Tim Duckworth had a groin injury.

The SEC said that Hart made four pancake blocks. We all know what pancakes are, right? Nebraska made them famous with its assembly line of All-American linemen in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ohio State sent out pancake magnets with Orlando Pace's name when the tackle made his way to the 1995 and 1996 Lombardi awards, as well as the 1996 Outland Trophy.

But then the SEC release said Hart also made two "rodeos" and one "cockroach."

Time to nod and act as though you know what that is.

But don't feel bad. Asked who came up with the terms, Auburn offensive line coach Hugh Nall, said, "I guess I did." He explained:

"When we cut block, and somebody goes down, that's a cockroach block," Nall said. "The guy is either crawling on the ground or laying on his back."

Ahhhh, like a cockroach.

"A rodeo block is when you're in pass protection," Nall said. "You want them to be a perfect fit on a defender. If he stays on that defender until the pass is thrown, like riding a bull for the eight count, that's a rodeo block. If everybody does it, all five blockers, that's rodeo protection."

The goal, Nall said, is for his five linemen to make a cumulative 12 to 15 cockroaches per game. It's an inexact goal because there's no way to know how many times the linemen will get the call to cut block.

"If it's an inside zone play, you don't want the cut block," Nall said. "If it's an outside zone or an outside toss, I want them cut."

espn

To me that was the funnest post on the board today.

Kinda like when you call'em by the wrong name and then see how long you can hang on?

Nall seems to get the best out of the linemen. I hated to see him not do well as a coordinator. But I don't think I have ever seen a lineman make a good OC. Anybody know of one?

Why yes, I do.

Neil Callaway

Football

Assistant Head Coach

Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line

Alma Mater: Alabama

1978

Hometown: Macon, Ga.

Played Defensive Line at UAT.

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Why yes, I do.

Neil Callaway

Football

Assistant Head Coach

Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line

Alma Mater: Alabama

1978

Hometown: Macon, Ga.

Played Defensive Line at UAT.

Dude. That man ain't called no plays. He might have helped with planning, but he don't call the plays. I'm talking about a guy who is an OC that calls all of the in-game plays.

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Nall seems to get the best out of the linemen. I hated to see him not do well as a coordinator. But I don't think I have ever seen a lineman make a good OC. Anybody know of one?

Forrest Gregg is the only one that I could come up with.

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Bill Curry lol

[JohnDeere 0]

Bumping thread.

To add to the debate.

Dave Christensen, O-Line coach and O-Coordinator

http://mutigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/m...sen_dave01.html