Strongest CFB players

By: NickVT10 on June 19, 2015, 10:01 AM | 14 comments

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10. Augie Conte, OL, Virginia Tech
The Hokies' returning starter at offensive guard boasts a 440-pound bench press, a 575-pound back squat and can power clean 390 pounds. On a team that always seems to have a physical presence on the line of scrimmage, he's the weight-room standout. Does it translate to the field? Well, against Ohio State's vaunted defense, in an upset Hokies win, he had six knockdown blocks.

I am surprised he is on there and Wyatt isn't considering they are very close to another in lifting. Hopefully it translates to the field this year.

The #1 guy's numbers are ridiculous.

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kff17's picture kff17 | 11 years 2 weeks #

On a team that always seems to have a physical presence on the line of scrimmage

Maybe a little out of date

TechHokie13's picture TechHokie13 | 11 years 2 weeks # ^

Hey now, Newsome's gone. We can expect stuff like this again without mocking it or being mocked by it.

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| 11 years 2 weeks # ^

VT has had some awesome athletes on the O line even during the bad years. Just not 5 top guys playing as a unit. Just look at the number of O lineman who have gotten a Shot in the the NFL from those years. It's because the kids were great workout players and great athletes.

Wet stuff on the red stuff.

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AXD1985's picture AXD1985 | 11 years 2 weeks # ^

Well, they didn't say if it was our defense or offense...

kff17's picture kff17 | 11 years 2 weeks # ^

Watching us play against any power run team I wouldn't say dline either...

aashokie's picture aashokie | 11 years 2 weeks # ^

This isn't necessarily directed at this post (excuse me for using it as a jumping off point) but it's really amazing what winning will do for perception.

Ohio State had a good but not great run defense last year (34th in ypg, 43rd in ypc, 90th in rushing TD allowed, 31st in rushing S&P+, 47th in adjusted line yards) and their fans are talking about being the best front 7 in college football. VT had a good but not great run defense last year (39th in ypg, 40th in ypc, 22nd in rushing TD allowed, 14th in rushing S&P+, 7th in adjusted line yards) and some fans are complaining about the front 7 being too small/weak, getting mauled by bigger o-lines, and being one of the worst against the run.

HomebrewHokie08's picture HomebrewHokie08
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| 11 years 2 weeks #

He's a big 'ol boy, I would hope he would put up some big numbers.

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Wild Turkey's picture Wild Turkey | 11 years 2 weeks #

So Baylor is strong

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reesejenks520's picture reesejenks520 | 11 years 2 weeks # ^

Right? Jesus

smittyvt32949's picture smittyvt32949
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| 11 years 2 weeks # ^

410 pound Tight End?....Tight. End.?
Really?.... Tight End?

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| 11 years 2 weeks # ^

It's a shame he isn't here. He'd be throwing passes and trucking guys on QB keepers.

"That move was slicker than a peeled onion in a bowl of snot." -Mike Burnop

HokieSpider's picture HokieSpider | 11 years 2 weeks # ^

I love that powerlifting is a high school sport in Texas.

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Twalex's picture Twalex | 11 years 2 weeks #

How is Sam "Drago" Rodgers not on the list? Revision needed.

VTimHokie85's picture VTimHokie85 | 11 years 2 weeks # ^

He was disqualified for eatting the 45 lbs plates like cookies

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