Penn State offensive line coach Matt Limegrover joined reporters Thursday for a weekly conference call, where he broke down his starters and backups alike.

He talked about one player’s struggles, in addition to the positive signs he’s seen from young backups like Rasheed Walker and experienced vets like Ryan Bates. Clearly, though, the coach had a lot to be happy about. The Nittany Lions are currently only allowing 5.13 stops in the backfield per game, which ranks No. 31 nationally, better than the likes of Michigan and Notre Dame.

Here’s what Limegrover had to say about each of his starters, and his depth:

LT Ryan Bates

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“Each and every week, he’s answered the bell.