Positions are just a formality for the LSU offensive line.
Offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Greg Studrawa teaches his linemen how to play each spot along the line and ensures they know each teammate’s responsibilities for every play.
If a player is injured or isn’t performing well, the backups can come in, and the line won’t skip a beat.
“You don’t know where people are needed,” said senior offensive tackle Greg Shaw. “Basically all of us could play two or three positions. It’s important that [Studrawa] taught us play.”
Shaw has grown accustomed to filling in for fallen teammates. A career backup, Shaw last saw significant action when he replaced junior right tackle Alex Hurst last season against Alabama.
“I felt like I’ve been waiting for this,” Shaw said. “I did not by any means want my teammate to go down. I did not want it like that. But when the chance came, I felt like it was my time, and I was