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UCLA offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio takes half in apply in April 2024.
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Perhaps Garrett DiGiorgio & Co. can land an NIL cope with STP oil therapy or the Stone Temple Pilots.
That’s as a result of the offensive line has a brand new motto — STP, standing for “Something To Prove” — that may match both model.
It’s actually an correct evaluation given the offensive line gave up 34 sacks final season and was a part of a operating sport that averaged simply 86.6 yards, rating No. 131 out of 133 main school soccer groups.
“I think that’s very true,” DiGiorgio mentioned of the motto, “because we do have something to prove as a unit.”
DiGiorgio cut up time between proper sort out and left guard in spring apply as a part of new offensive line coach Andy Kwon’s bid to get his greatest 5 gamers on the sector. When DiGiorgio performed left guard, Reuben Unije slotted in at proper sort out.
Kentucky switch Courtland Ford seems the front-runner to start out at left sort out alongside DiGiorgio or Oluwafunto Akinshilo at left guard, Sam Yoon at middle, Julian Armella at proper guard and DiGiorgio or Reuben Unije at proper sort out.
Armella’s story is just like most of the new transfers on the roster. A extensively heralded prospect who by no means fulfilled the hype in three seasons at Florida State, Armella is in search of a breakthrough with the Bruins.
Kwon’s technique for enchancment goes past catchphrases. DiGiorgio mentioned there’s been a brand new emphasis on sustaining blocks as an alternative of simply making an preliminary block and releasing the defender.
