re: UW fans: How is your team in the trenches?

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Haven't watched hardly any of the Huskies this year. So how do you think your OL will match up with Alabama's DL and vice versa?

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Our OL has two very good tackles, but a little weak on the interior. The left guard and C were both all conference, but I think that Alabama's interior DL will eat them alive. The RG spot has been a revolving door year round and will be the biggest weakness on offense.

Our DL has 3 very good DTs.
Elijah Qualls is the 6th ranked DT for 2017, 3rd for 2018 and is projected to go in rounds 2-3 if he leaves early
Vita Vea is the 3rd ranked DT for 2017 and is projected to go in round 2
Greg Gaines is the 7th ranked DT for 2019
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When we play those 3 at the same time, the run defense is pretty good.

The DE's are a big weakness. We had Joe Mathis, who was rated by PFF as the top edge rusher in the country, but then got injured about halfway through the season and is done for the year. There is a big dropoff after him.