What I learned this weekend 
December, 5, 2011
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By Greg Biggins | ESPN.com
Monster OL battle coming up
If you remove Arik Armstead (Elk Grove, Calif./Pleasant Grove) from the equation, since he wants to be recruited as a defensive end and that’s where everyone is telling him he can play, the Pac 5 Championship game could answer the question of who’s the best offensive lineman in the Golden State.
San Clemente (Calif.) tackle Kyle Murphy is rated the No. 26 player in the nation and No. 3 player in the state. Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita tackle Max Tuerk is rated the No. 54 player nationally and No. 6 player in the state. Both players have had incredible years and have more than lived up to the lofty hype they received in the preseason.
If you remove Arik Armstead (Elk Grove, Calif./Pleasant Grove) from the equation, since he wants to be recruited as a defensive end and that’s where everyone is telling him he can play, the Pac 5 Championship game could answer the question of who’s the best offensive lineman in the Golden State.
San Clemente (Calif.) tackle Kyle Murphy is rated the No. 26 player in the nation and No. 3 player in the state. Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita tackle Max Tuerk is rated the No. 54 player nationally and No. 6 player in the state. Both players have had incredible years and have more than lived up to the lofty hype they received in the preseason.
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