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Tanner impresses, but RedHawks need Brooks
The good news for Miami University’s offensive line is that true freshman Jeff Tanner has been impressive and has worked his way up to second string at right tackle, behind redshirt freshman Josh Harvey.
“Jeff Tanner on the offensive line has really done a tremendous job,” Miami coach Michael Haywood said of the 6-foot-3, 288-pound graduate of Moeller High School. “He’s a physical young man who really works hard.”
The bad news is that Miami’s line won’t be in peak condition without junior guard Brandon Brooks, who is trying to recover from a hamstring injury.
“We still haven’t solidified our offensive line,” Haywood noted. “We had Brandon Brooks for two days, two practices. We were a significantly better offensive line when Brandon Brooks and those guys were moving people.
“We need Brandon Brooks back because he can really do some good things for us and help us be more dominant up front,” the Miami coach said.
The interior line continues to be shuffled. At last glance, sophomore Cory Brown (6-5, 295) has replaced the injured Andrew Phelan at No. 2 left tackle behind Matt Kennedy, redshirt freshman John Anevski (6-3, 290) has moved from No. 2 center to No. 2 left guard, and sophomore JoJo Williams, who played on defense last season, have moved from No. 2 right guard to No. 2 center.
Also, now it’s seniors Bob Gulley and Nate Williams battling it out at right guard, with Gulley listed as No. 1.
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