UTSA has lost a lot of experience along the offensive line, but one of the more promising prospects ready to emerge is Cody Cole. I spoke with him after Wednesday's practice.
Q: Are you working at offensive tackle?
A: I'm working at right tackle right now. I'm limited, though. I herniated my disk last summer and had surgery in September. I'm the starting right tackle right now, but I'm limited in what I can do. I'll be fine, but we're taking it careful. I'm trying to save it fall.
Q: You've played guard in the past, so how valuable is it for you to know both of those spots?
A: It is a huge advantage for me. I played left guard last year and now I'm playing right tackle. It gives you different perspectives and vantage points. I think it helps and is an advantage.
Q: How are things with the new offensive line coach?
A: It's good. It is something different and I've been lucky to have both coaches. Get a different point of view and that can't be a bad thing. We'll take what we learned from coach Marshall and get to add some new ideas and ways of doing things. It is exciting.
Q: How is the group coming along?
A: I don't think I can be called an experienced player yet. We only have a few of those, but we have a couple of those guys. Honestly, I don't think it'll be that big of a deal not having a ton of experience because we're all ready and fired up for our chance. We've waited our turn. We're all working out hard. My roommates and I have a bet on who can lose the most weight. We're just pushing each other and trying to come together as a team.
Q: Are you working at offensive tackle?
A: I'm working at right tackle right now. I'm limited, though. I herniated my disk last summer and had surgery in September. I'm the starting right tackle right now, but I'm limited in what I can do. I'll be fine, but we're taking it careful. I'm trying to save it fall.
Q: You've played guard in the past, so how valuable is it for you to know both of those spots?
A: It is a huge advantage for me. I played left guard last year and now I'm playing right tackle. It gives you different perspectives and vantage points. I think it helps and is an advantage.
Q: How are things with the new offensive line coach?
A: It's good. It is something different and I've been lucky to have both coaches. Get a different point of view and that can't be a bad thing. We'll take what we learned from coach Marshall and get to add some new ideas and ways of doing things. It is exciting.
Q: How is the group coming along?
A: I don't think I can be called an experienced player yet. We only have a few of those, but we have a couple of those guys. Honestly, I don't think it'll be that big of a deal not having a ton of experience because we're all ready and fired up for our chance. We've waited our turn. We're all working out hard. My roommates and I have a bet on who can lose the most weight. We're just pushing each other and trying to come together as a team.
