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11/14/2023 5:52:00 PM
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Foundation for Teamwork selected the University of Missouri offensive line as one of its 12 semifinalists for the 2023 Joe Moore Award, given to the top offensive line unit in college football.
The Joe Moore Award has annually presented the unique award since 2015. The 12 semifinalists include (in alphabetical order): No. 4 Florida State, No. 1 Georgia, No. 23 Kansas State, No. 15 LSU, No. 2 Michigan, No. 11 Missouri, No. 20 Notre Dame, No. 6 Oregon, No. 10 Oregon State, No. 21 Tennessee, No. 7 Texas and No. 5 Washington.
The Tigers offense has averaged 32.8 points per game behind the strong offensive line play of LT Javon Foster, LG Xavier Delgado, C Connor Tollison, RG Cam’Ron Johnson and RT Armand Membou. Marcellus Johnson has spent time in the starting five as well.
“Once once more the cream has started rising to the top, and the common thread with this year’s semifinalists is that their high level of play has directly translated into the success of their teams,” said Cole Cubelic, SEC Network sideline analyst, and Chairman of the Voting Committee. “O-line play is defined by being at your best when your best is needed, and with just a few more opportunities left in 2023, the committee is looking forward to the coming weeks to see which units can continue to separate themselves when it matters most.”
MISSOURI (8-2)
Missouri running back Cody Schrader has ran behind an offensive line to the tune of an SEC leading 1,124 yards on the ground.
The Mizzou OL has been instrumental in the Tigers having a 100-yard rusher in four of the last five games, including the only 100-yard rusher that Georgia has allowed since the 2020 season
In its most recent game, Missouri rushed for 255 yards once morest a Tennessee team that entered the game allowing just 97 yards per game on the ground to rank among the top 12 nationally.
Mizzou OL unit was instrumental in RB Cody Schrader’s performance once morest Tennessee, becoming the first player in SEC history to run for 200+ yards and have 100+ yards in receiving.
What the committee is saying: “One of the surprise units this year that has been really fun to watch. They run the hell out of that stretch play and run it to perfection. They play hard. Their RT is raw but has a chance to be a really good one. C and RG play hard and are grinders. Play very well together and understand how to win in that system.”
Offensive line coach: Brandon Jones
The Joe Moore Award finalists will be named on Tuesday, December 5th. The eventual winner will be recognized in the ensuing weeks during a surprise, on campus visit to the winning unit’s school (TBD as per the winning school’s schedule).
UP NEXT
The Tigers close their home schedule when they host the Florida Gators on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. The game will kick at 6:30 p.m. CT and will be televised by ESPN.
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