The QB derby BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick has been running in Provo began making national headlines this weekend as speculation rolled forth that the Cougars may be starting true freshman Bear Bachmeier .

No official announcement has been made, but that doesn’t stop projections and guesses.

Just as important, if not significantly crucial, is how that starter will be protected. How is BYU’s offensive line? Will this group be stout, strong and together? Or will it be a lumbering crew of mistake-laden big guys who need time to gel?

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In football, many say the offensive line is the most important group. Depending on how th

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