Oklahoma could use some young depth along its offensive interior. Its 2013 interior offensive line looks strong but the situation at guard after the upcoming season is layered with question marks.
The Sooners are hoping redshirting freshman Kyle Marrs can develop into an anchor at guard. A high school tackle, Marrs has spent the past five months making the transition to the offensive interior.
“Kyle is doing good,” said guards/centers coach James Patton, noting that Marrs had earned scout team player of the week on at least one occasion. “He’s a young guy who needs to continue to develop, [OU strength coach] Coach [Jerry] Schmidt is really changing his body, he’s lost some weight and is starting to tighten up his body.”
The Sooners are hoping redshirting freshman Kyle Marrs can develop into an anchor at guard. A high school tackle, Marrs has spent the past five months making the transition to the offensive interior.
“Kyle is doing good,” said guards/centers coach James Patton, noting that Marrs had earned scout team player of the week on at least one occasion. “He’s a young guy who needs to continue to develop, [OU strength coach] Coach [Jerry] Schmidt is really changing his body, he’s lost some weight and is starting to tighten up his body.”
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