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Missouri Football: 5 players set for a breakout season

By Eric Quackenbush

Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) hands off to running back Ish Witter (21) during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) hands off to running back Ish Witter (21) during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Evan Boehm (77) looks down the line before the play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Faurot Field. The Tigers won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Evan Boehm (77) looks down the line before the play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Faurot Field. The Tigers won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

The offensive line is an offense’s livelihood. This is the foundation that ensures that the offensive playmakers will keep the Tigers rolling through bowl season.

In 2016, the offensive line did a respectable job protecting the quarterback and created lanes for the Tigers’ running game.

Save an injury to running back Ish Witter, and Damerea Crockett’s suspension, and Missouri has, arguably the best running back tandem in the SEC.

As the tagline implies, the offensive line protects the “house” for Missouri, and that is none other than second-year starter, Drew Lock.

This year, all of last year’s players return for at least a second season in offensive coordinator Josh Huepel’s system. Barring injury, this group of athletes will provide a solid foundation for Missouri’s skill players and signal caller.

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