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<blockquote data-quote="sschind" data-source="post: 785773" data-attributes="member: 10247"><p>Does it have to do with the idea that even the best O-linemen are generally unrecognized so fewer kids go that direction. Sure the best left tackles can make a name for themselves but other than that being a man on the offensive line doesn't scream glamour. Even the big fatties on the D line gets sacks and plug the run. I use the term big fattie jokingly because compared to years ago even though the guys are generally bigger they are not necessarily fatter and even if they are they are usually in much better shape. If you are a big fattie in high school with some talent which direction are you going to lean. My guess is most would opt for the defensive side of the ball. </p><p></p><p>I played football from the 5th grade through my senior year in high school and except for my junior and senior years I was the biggest guy on the team. I was starting center and starting nose tackle and I can tell you I liked nose tackle much better and if I had been blessed with more talent than size I would have certainly preferred the defensive side of the ball going forward. I also found defense easier to play. On offense you had to know which way to block, where the play was going how to direct your guy where you wanted him to go. On defense you just did everything you could to get around your guy and crush the guy with the ball.</p><p></p><p>Those are just my observations and obviously as the level of competition goes up so does the complexity of the game but I still think D line is easier. So now you have a position that is easier to play and gets more recognition. It would be no surprise to me to learn that more kids are opting for defense.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sschind, post: 785773, member: 10247"] Does it have to do with the idea that even the best O-linemen are generally unrecognized so fewer kids go that direction. Sure the best left tackles can make a name for themselves but other than that being a man on the offensive line doesn't scream glamour. Even the big fatties on the D line gets sacks and plug the run. I use the term big fattie jokingly because compared to years ago even though the guys are generally bigger they are not necessarily fatter and even if they are they are usually in much better shape. If you are a big fattie in high school with some talent which direction are you going to lean. My guess is most would opt for the defensive side of the ball. I played football from the 5th grade through my senior year in high school and except for my junior and senior years I was the biggest guy on the team. I was starting center and starting nose tackle and I can tell you I liked nose tackle much better and if I had been blessed with more talent than size I would have certainly preferred the defensive side of the ball going forward. I also found defense easier to play. On offense you had to know which way to block, where the play was going how to direct your guy where you wanted him to go. On defense you just did everything you could to get around your guy and crush the guy with the ball. Those are just my observations and obviously as the level of competition goes up so does the complexity of the game but I still think D line is easier. So now you have a position that is easier to play and gets more recognition. It would be no surprise to me to learn that more kids are opting for defense. [/QUOTE]
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