Elmer became the sixth true freshman ever to start for the Irish along the offensive line when he was in
the opening lineup at right guard against Air Force Oct. 26.
photo by Bill Panzica
most time: how and where the backs
are going, what the protection is, what
the quarterback is doing, what the right
tackle is doing when you're playing left
tackle, what the defense is doing and
how they're changing the front … all
those things can be overwhelming to
most freshmen, and he engages it all