Carl Mauck is a mountain of a man. It was easy to pick him out Thursday in a diner crowd.
Brenden Stai, the former Nebraska offensive lineman great, says Mauck is the best position coach he ever had, college or NFL. In other words, it makes sense to listen when Mauck, with passion in his gruff voice, emphasizes the importance of a strong running game.
It makes sense to listen to Mauck, because he enjoyed a 34-year playing and coaching career in the NFL. The Southern Illinois graduate started 166 consecutive games at center, snapping to the likes of John Hadl, Bob Griese, Dan Fouts, Ken Stabler and Johnny Unitas.