For all the importance placed on the play of UTEP quarterback Gavin Hardison, for all the excitement generated by tailback Deion Hankins and the quick starts of receivers Jacob Cowing and Justin Garrett, the Miners' offensive fortunes still hang with the offensive line.
As UTEP gets ready to take on Florida International on Saturday, the offensive line has become a positive. As a group, the line is coming off its best, most consistent game of the season two weeks ago against Charlotte.
The pass blocking has been solid all season. The run blocking, a roller coaster early on, has gotten stronger.