College Football’s House of Pancakes: Cincinnati puts its offensive line in the spotlight
CINCINNATI (AP) — Offensive linemen rarely receive much promotion or have preseason marketing campaigns…
Cincinnati University's football team is giving extra attention to their offensive linemen this season. Left guard Evan Tengesdahl, left tackle Joe Cotton, and center Taran Tyo are three of the school's standout players who were also among the best offensive line units in the nation last year.
The trio has been featured on billboards, television, and radio advertisements across Cincinnati to help promote their impact on the field. The university's athletic department has even launched a "Pancake with Us" promotional campaign, inspired by the linemen's ability to "drive a defender to the turf and leave them flat like a pancake."
Tengesdahl, Cotton, and Tyo were photographed in chef's attire while cooking pancakes, and pancake-making sets and syrup bottles featuring the players were distributed. A pancake breakfast was held before a morning practice, which drew over 1,000 fans to show support for the offensive linemen.
Cincinnati's offensive line was successful last year, allowing the fewest sacks (eight) and tackles for loss (43) among Power Four teams. Coach Scott Satterfield believes that the offensive linemen deserve more recognition for their crucial role in the game, as they often go unnoticed compared to other players who score or receive catches.
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