Entering spring practice, the Hurricanes offensive line knew it faced a challenge in trying to replace veteran left tackle Kc McDermott and left guard Trevor Darling, who both graduated and are now hoping to hear their names called in next week’s NFL draft.
After five weeks of work, that line has endured its share of issues.
In both of Miami’s first two scrimmages — including Saturday’s spring game — the offensive line struggled, giving up sacks and forcing Hurricanes coach Mark Richt and offensive line coach Stacy Searels to get creative in finding ways to protect Miami’s quarterbacks, who weren’t getting much time to work.