I read something interesting recently: when the committee that selected the finalists for the Joe Moore Award, which surprisingly included ND, they noted how good ND’s OL is with footwork and technique — noting that they are “maybe a year away” from reaching potential. Was that just bluster? Maybe. Or maybe the struggles this year are just a matter of having to replace the top 3 OLs from last year (Nelson, McGlinchey, Bars) with less experienced guys and some nagging injuries.