Offensive Line Paving Way for Pitt Offense
Posted by GameSetMatch on September 17th, 2009
In the 54 times that Pitt quarterbacks have dropped back to pass this season, they’re yet to be taken down for a sack by the opposition. That’s the type of thing Bill Stull can get used to. “Our guys up front have handled themselves very well,” said Stull, a senior who has five touchdown passes on the year. “It’s awesome for myself and Tino [Sunseri].”
What’s even better for Pitt right now is the fact that the Panthers’ offensive line is helping the offense, both on the ground and in the air, to one of its better starts in the last few seasons. Pitt currently ranks seventh nationally in scoring with 46 points per game, has the nation’s third-leading rusher in Dion Lewis and is a perfect 11-of-11 in scoring during trips inside the red zone.
The strong offensive statistics are shown by players like Lewis and Dorin Dickerson, who have combined for nine touchdowns. But it starts on the offensive line, which coach Dave Wannstedt credited during his Monday press conference. Wannstedt said that he’s happy with the improvement he’s seen in the last week from the line, which has paved the way for a Pitt running attack that averages 6.5 yards per rush.
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