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Broncos plan to play three offensive tackles

Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 09/18/2008 - 9:05pm.

By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com

Boise State offensive line coach Scott Huff expects to play three tackles against Oregon — freshman Nate Potter and sophomores Kevin Sapien and Matt Slater.

Potter started the Bowling Green game at left tackle after missing the opener with a knee injury. Sapien started the opener at right tackle but missed the Bowling Green game with an illness. Slater started the opener at left tackle and the Bowling Green game at right tackle.

Slater will continue to practice on both sides but will focus on right tackle, Huff said.

“He calls himself the ambi-tackle,” Huff said.

Huff called the offensive line play “OK” so far.

The Broncos are averaging 5.6 yards per carry and have allowed just two sacks.

“They actually surprised me,” junior tight end Richie Brockel said of the tackles. “They’ve played a lot better than I expected.”

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