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As a diehard GT fan (and longtime season ticket holder), let me tell you about Shaq Mason. Quite simply, he is a devastating run blocker, one of the best I’ve ever seen. Tech’s triple option offense all started with a simple dive play by the B back, Synjyn Days or Zach Laskey. It was almost always run to the right side, behind Shaq. Teams knew it was Tech’s bread and butter play but they couldn’t stop it. Over and over they would run directly behind Shaq and nobody could slow it down. Nobody. He was this squat wrecking ball who got into or underneath blockers and drove them backwards.
Shaq’s last three collegiate games were against UGA (win), FSU (close loss) and Miss. State (blowout win in the Orange Bowl). He cut through them like a hot knife through butter. No matter who they lined up against Shaq he dominated them. Now, the big question is can he learn to pass block? I have no idea. It’s not something he did at Tech so I don’t have a clue. All I can tell you is that he has impressive footwork going forward. I was amazed how fast he could get on a safety or linebacker. In his Youtube video, watch how fast he pulls. But, pass blocking, I just don’t know.
It’s interesting how he’s projected to be a center when he never played it in college. I suppose they think he’s too small to be a guard. Don’t be surprised if they end up keeping him at guard or use him as a backup guard/ center. And don’t be surprised if he makes the team and beats out Tre Jackson and others. He’s that good.
Shaq’s last three collegiate games were against UGA (win), FSU (close loss) and Miss. State (blowout win in the Orange Bowl). He cut through them like a hot knife through butter. No matter who they lined up against Shaq he dominated them. Now, the big question is can he learn to pass block? I have no idea. It’s not something he did at Tech so I don’t have a clue. All I can tell you is that he has impressive footwork going forward. I was amazed how fast he could get on a safety or linebacker. In his Youtube video, watch how fast he pulls. But, pass blocking, I just don’t know.
It’s interesting how he’s projected to be a center when he never played it in college. I suppose they think he’s too small to be a guard. Don’t be surprised if they end up keeping him at guard or use him as a backup guard/ center. And don’t be surprised if he makes the team and beats out Tre Jackson and others. He’s that good.