Mike Leach says that the offensive line is the most important offensive unit no matter what scheme you run. That's especially true for Leach's Cougars, who will rely on a young offensive line to protect Connor Halliday, the only quarterback on the roster who has ever played in a college game.

That's the story of today's position preview. More links are after the jump.

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-- The Cougars had a short practice yesterday but we have some notes to pass along.

-- Bud Withers has a good story about defensive line coach Joe Salave'a.

-- The Rutgers defenders say they are ready to test themselves against the Air Raid.

-- An Arizona defender explains his decision to leave LSU.

-- A cool moment yesterday at Arizona State when five walk-ons heard that college is now on the house.

-- The Golden Bears would like to run the ball better this season.

-- Colorado has a big rivalry game on the horizon.

-- Football is only one way Oregon's Devon Allen showcases his athletic talents.

-- Oregon State is moving forward as if its kicker isn't there.

-- Stanford has to replace some pretty productive linebackers.

-- One publication has UCLA ranked No 5.

-- Justin Davis is getting his shot to establish himself in USC's stacked backfield.

-- Utah's camp is over and the game-preparation can begin.
 

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