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  The Republican Guard
Although the Guard and regular Army were maintained as separate institutions, they had demonstrated the ability to fight effectively in the same offensive or defensive operation.
Despite the guard’s offensive successes of 1988 and 1990, Republican Guard tactical successes were largely set-piece affairs, hinging on extensive planning, logistics stockpiling, and rehearsals.
After 1987 all guard offensives were conducted against vastly weaker forces: Iranian formations encountered in 1988 were debilitated by the failed Karbala offensives of 1987 and collapsing civilian morale.
www.angelfire.com /realm3/war.in.iraq/republican/guard.htm   (1323 words)

  
 NFL.com - NFL Draft Analysis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
He played offensive and defensive line in high school, where he was a three-year team captain.
Guard is his best position, but could play at right tackle.
Played offensive line in high school and was a three-year starter at right tackle and right guard.
www.nfl.com /draft/analysis/expert/brandt/ol   (4046 words)

  
 Offensive team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball.
Usually the sign that their goal is accomplished for the offensive team is the Touchdown.
offensive guard (OG) - the two guards are the offensive linemen directly on either side of the center and inside the tackles.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Offensive_team   (1244 words)

  
 Top Offensive Guards
Davin Joseph, 6-3, 311, Oklahoma: He is arguably the top guard in the draft, and should be one of the first three guards selected in April.
Since guards are not put at a premium, he probably won’t hear his name called too early, but the early second round is not out of the question.
Sims played both tackle and guard at Ohio State, but due to his lack of ideal height and athletic ability, he projects as a guard in the NFL.
www.sportznutz.com /nfl/draft/2006/players/guards.htm   (1377 words)

  
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The team's anchor at the demanding left offensive tackle position, Isaac was one of the more consistent drive blockers in the collegiate ranks as a senior.
Has the raw power to maul the bull rushers and is quick to latch on and use his hand strength to steer defenders wide.It is rare to see him on the ground, as he has the lower body power to generate a strong anchor.
Moved into the starting lineup at left offensive tackle.Collected 63 knockdowns with seven touchdown-resulting blocks while participating in 967 plays, including 82 on special teams.Helped the offense average 321.8 yards per game, as the offensive line allowed 40 quarterback sacks.On the field for 93 snaps, posting ten knockdowns vs. Penn State.
www.wkyc.com /sports/sports_article.aspx?storyid=51546   (449 words)

  
 Welcome to MStateAthletics.com
Has played both center and guard during his time at MSU, with all of his starts coming at the offensive guard position.
Moved one spot on the offensive line from guard to center during spring practice and will open the fall first at the position.
Was solid on nine of 12 offensive plays in State's Week 10 win over Arkansas, receiving a 75 percent grade from the coaching staff.
www.mstateathletics.com /fbo/fbc/players/fair.html   (992 words)

  
 Q&A: Offensive guard Elder is unit's leader with 28 starts | Aggiesports.com
Junior guard Kirk Elder is the senior statesman along the Texas A&M offensive line.
So this year he got hurt after the first game and they gave me another young guy, Travis Schneider, and we knew in camp that if Travis was going to have to come in and play, we were very comfortable with what he could do and he's proved that the past couple of games.
The strong guard is usually to the formation side, the strength of the formation.
www.aggiesports.com /stories/101406/football_20061014015.php   (1289 words)

  
 Professional Football Researchers Association- Pro Football History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
All-pro offensive guards were usually taken from championship teams, but Barwegan made the Pro Bowl for four consecutive years, 1951-54.
Even an offensive lineman, the epitome of anonymity in the National Football League, can gain a measure of fame if he takes a key part in one of the most celebrated plays of all time.
Offensive guard Tom Mack was an essential part of some great Los Angeles Rams teams that rang up a record of 129-48-7 and won eight division titles.
www.footballresearch.com /articles/frpage.cfm?topic=guards   (2070 words)

  
 Will To Succeed Foundation -- Will Shields Football -- Stats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Part of a Kansas City offensive line which helped the Chiefs roll up 135.7 rushing yards per game to rank fourth in the AFC and fifth in the NFL, marking the third straight season the club was among the league’s top five rushing offenses...
A pivotal part of a Chiefs offensive line which cleared a path for the NFL’s top rushing offense, marking the first time in franchise history that Kansas City had ever led the league in that category...
Opened at right guard at Cleveland (9/24), but injuries to starting tackles John Alt and Jeff Criswell forced him to step in at the right tackle spot despite never previously taking a snap at that position.
www.willtosucceed.org /stats.htm   (1075 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Breakdown: Offensive guards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This is a rare year where there is an overabundance of talent at the offensive guard position.
While the feature offensive lineman are tackles Bryant McKinnie and Mike Williams, there could be as many as four guards hearing their names called in the first round.
Usually, an underclass offensive lineman needs more time to develop, more time to mature, but Toniu Fonoti seems to be an exception to the rule.
www.usatoday.com /sports/nfl/2002draft/ogs/ratings.htm   (298 words)

  
 DallasCowboys.com - Official Website of the Dallas Cowboys
Kosier is a versatile lineman, having played every position on the offensive line except center in his career, which includes 11 games at left guard last season for the Detroit Lions.
The Cowboys signed offensive guard Matthew Tarullo to a one-year contract after he finished the season on the practice squad.
But while the guard entertained minor trade talk, it appears Allen and Parcells have patched up their differences and the Cowboys are expecting him to return for his 11th pro season.
dallascowboys.com /team_playerTracker.cfm?positionGroup=Offensive+Line   (6307 words)

  
 Detroit Lions Site: 2006 Draft Prospect Analysis: Offensive Line
The offensive line has been a point of discussion among Lions fans and media members for the past few seasons with many believing it needs improvement.
Despite the fact that Davin Joseph is coming into the draft as a guard, it is projected that he would be a successful offensive tackle in the NFL.
He is no stranger to changing positions, switching from a defensive lineman to an offensive guard as a true freshman in 2002.
www.detroitlions.com /document_display.cfm?document_id=444632   (1250 words)

  
 Maiers key to Pitt's rebuilt offensive line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Pitt offensive guard Matt Maiers finally had made it into the starting lineup, and he was not about to let the little twinge in his knee force him out of the game.
Starting right guard John Simonitis returned to practice last week, and left guard Rob Frederick, who was out with a foot injury, might be ready Monday when the Panthers are expected to play South Florida in the opener.
Maiers is one of several players who hold the key to Pitt's success One prevailing theory is that with a first-year starter at quarterback, the Panthers will need to run the ball effectively early in the season to keep the pressure off Tyler Palko's shoulders.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/04247/372830.stm   (949 words)

  
 Springing Forward: Jordan Grimes :: An interview with the All-Big Ten offensive guard
Grimes and three other starting members of that offensive line are back for the 2006 season, along with four other linemen with at least one varsity letter to their name.
We (the offensive line) are going to be awesome this year.
Offensive linemen have a different perspective of the offense.
purduesports.cstv.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042706aay.html   (596 words)

  
 NFL Draft Preview: Guards/Centers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
As with tackle, the Redskins' coaches are comfortable with the trio of Derrick Dockery, Casey Rabach and Randy Thomas manning the interior offensive line.
Guards and centers usually get drafted early in the second round, but Jean-Gilles could vault into the first round.
Spencer moved to guard from defensive tackle in his junior year at Pitt, so he could be raw and somewhat of a project at the NFL level.
www.redskins.com /news/draftCentralDetail.jsp?id=5928   (722 words)

  
 Former Cyclone William Michael "Mike" Bliss Dies at 56 :: Bliss was an All-Big Eight offensive guard for the Cyclones ...
Former Cyclone William Michael "Mike" Bliss Dies at 56 :: Bliss was an All-Big Eight offensive guard for the Cyclones in 1969.
Bliss was an All-Big Eight offensive guard for the Cyclones in 1969.
Bliss was known as a tough, smart starting offensive guard for the Cyclones and a terrific college student with an NCAA Academic All-American scholarship to Harvard Business School.
www.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/stories/051305aah.html   (925 words)

  
 Veteran offensive line looks to improve : The University Daily Kansan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This season, members of the offensive line are making it their objective to keep whoever the starting quarterback is healthy for the whole season.
Keeping the quarterback healthy should be a bit easier than year’s past, as the offensive line is one of the most experienced units on the team.
Rodriguez impressed coaches enough to be selected as the offensive player of the game against Iowa State, last year, making him the only lineman to be chosen all season.
www.kansan.com /stories/2005/aug/22/o_line   (637 words)

  
 EWU | Meyer Selected as Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year (11/22/04)
Offensive guard Rocky Hanni earns co-Newcomer of the Year as Eagles receive 11 first team selections, five on the second team and eight as honorable mentions
Eastern Washington junior quarterback Erik Meyer has been selected as the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Year, and freshman redshirt offensive guard Rocky Hanni was the co-Newcomer of the Year as the All-Big Sky Conference teams as picked by the league's head coaches were announced on Monday (Nov. 22)
Hanni (pronounced Haw-knee), a 2003 graduate of Sumner, Wash., High School, became the first offensive lineman to be honored as Newcomer of the Year in the 27-year history of the award.
www.ewu.edu /x25142.xml?printer_friendly=1   (1207 words)

  
 Huskies offensive guard opts for culinary school
Junior Aaron Butler, who started 13 games at weakside offensive guard for the Huskies, has left the team, a UW spokesperson confirmed.
Offensive coordinator Keith Gilbertson, who has been assigned supervisory duties over the team until suspended head coach Rick Neuheisel's appeal of his termination is resolved, didn't return a message requesting comment.
The former Lakes High School standout fell behind sophomore Tusi Sa'au on the depth chart during spring practices, and the preseason battle at guard was expected to be heated between Butler, Sa'au, junior Dan Dicks and sophomore Robin Meadow.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /huskies/128834_husk30.html   (366 words)

  
 Scout.com: You Make The Call — Offensive Guard
CU’s only unanimous All-American at guard, Garten earned the distinction for the 1990 season, when he helped lead the Buffaloes to the national championship.
The mauler from Houston played center early in his career at Colorado before taking over one of the guard spots during the 2000 season, when he was CU’s lone member of the postseason first-team all-conference team.
He led the Buffs’ potent offensive line as a three-year starter — he was the lone sophomore starter on the ’56 team — who could both lead the sweep as a pulling guard, and deliver punishing blocks on trap plays.
colorado.scout.com /2/537657.html   (850 words)

  
 McNeil, Riddley to step in at guard - The Clarion-Ledger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Bulldogs won't have either of their projected starters at offensive guard for Saturday night's opener against Oregon, MSU coach Jackie Sherrill announced Monday.
Riddley, a redshirt freshman from Provine, toiled on the scout team defensive line last fall but was moved to the offensive line in the spring.
Davis was a Parade All-American at Callaway and the state's top-rated offensive line prospect last season.
www.clarionledger.com /news/0308/26/wmsu01.html   (329 words)

  
 Welcome to MStateAthletics.com
Has played both offensive guard and tackle during his time with the offensive line, winning six starts at right tackle and five at right guard.
Returned full-time to the offensive tackle position when spring practice began.
Won the first-unit designation at right offensive tackle during two-a-day drills and held that role throughout his sophomore season.
www.mstateathletics.com /fbo/fbc/players/fairchild.html   (685 words)

  
 Offensive Guard Rich Seubert   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
We talked about the difference between offensive and defensive players and the belief that defensive players had a "crazed" mentality.
RS: I don't believe in that, like defensive linemen are more crazy than offensive linemen because we have to come just as hard or else we're going to get pushed back.
Playing in the trenches, it takes a different kind of person to play down there, the battle every play, to be banging heads with somebody 300 pounds, it takes a different kind of person.
www.bigblueinteractive.com /interviews/interview0018.htm   (814 words)

  
 Oakland Raiders
The Raiders selected Weber State offensive lineman Paul McQuistan in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft.
The Raiders have used their third round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft to select Weber State offensive guard Paul McQuistan.
Geography major...Twin brother, Pat, was a teammate at Weber State (2001-05), starting alongside Paul at left offensive guard...Born Paul Shane McQuistan on 4/30/83...Resides in Lebanon, Oregon.
www.raiders.com /newsroom/newsroomNewsDetail.jsp?id=24757   (224 words)

  
 Independent Florida Alligator - SPORTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The UF offensive lineman, who fired up the Gators before the UF-Miami game, has been given the gag order indefinitely by Ron Zook, the second-year coach said Tuesday.
The senior knew what he was doing, Zook said, and that’s why he’s been forced to keep quiet since last week.
A close friend to Snell, however - offensive lineman Max Starks - was vocal Tuesday, especially about Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen and Saturday’s game.
www.alligator.org /edit/sports/issues/stories/030917notebook.html   (354 words)

  
 VolQuest.com - Vols courting Virginia offensive guard
Tennessee's most decorated commitment to this point is Michigan offensive lineman Darris Sawtelle and for the Vol coaches, Sawtelle starts to help met the always existing need for guys in the trenches.
Simply put, every coach around the country would tell you that there is always a need for linemen.
And that is why Tennessee is chasing several more offensive linemen around the country including Virginia's Jaymes Brooks.
tennessee.rivals.com /content.asp?CID=556955   (184 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NFL - Eagles sign offensive guard Andrews through 2015   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In keeping with franchise policy to identify its top young players early in their careers, and sign them to long-term deals before their current contracts expire, the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday signed third-year offensive guard Shawn Andrews to a seven-year extension through the 2015 season.
He earned the starting job at right guard as a rookie, with a dominant training camp, but his debut campaign ended after just one game when he fractured his right fibula.
He is viewed as a potential Pro Bowl blocker, a powerful in-line blocker, and a player who should become a centerpiece on a Philadelphia line that figures to undergo some revamping over the next few years.
sports.espn.go.com /nfl/news/story?id=2480638&campaign=rss&...   (488 words)

  
 cbs4denver.com - Broncos Defense Stops Jags, Offensive Guard Shines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Jake Plummer threw two touchdown passes to backup offensive lineman Dwayne Carswell, Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell combined for 175 yards rushing, and Denver's defense harassed Byron Leftwich and Fred Taylor in a 20-7 victory Sunday.
The Broncos (3-1) won their third straight despite a short week that followed a Monday night victory against Kansas City and improved to 3-10 in Florida.
A former Pro Bowl tight end from Jacksonville, Carswell moved to the offensive line before this season.
cbs4denver.com /broncos/local_story_275165900.html   (602 words)

  
 FinHeaven & Co >> Seasonal >> Draft >> 2004 Offensive Guard Rankings
Clarke left Shaker Heights as one of the most highly recruited offensive lineman in the nation, choosing the Buckeyes over a wealth of other teams.
At the Senior Bowl he looked flabby on the scales, but dominant when he wanted to be in practice, which has helped his stock no end.
And it was no surprise to the see the excellent LSU TB Justin Vincent rip it off deep into Oklahoma territory on the Tigers first offensive play from scrimmage in the Sugar Bowl behind big #72.
www.finheaven.com /seasonal/og/og3/index.php   (1375 words)

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