BY LOU SOMOGYI
I
n 2013, Notre Dame signed its first
complete set of offensive linemen
from one class in seven years.
The top-5-ranked quintet, all
with four-star ratings, would have
Steve Elmer and Mike McGlinchey
at tackle, and then an interior with
Hunter Biven (now at tackle), Colin
McGovern and John Montelus.
For the 6-5½, 315-pound Elmer,
though, it has become quite a circu-
itous route to finally call right guard
his home.
Follow closely: Elmer began his col-
lege career in 2013 as the backup to
fifth-year senior left tackle Zack Mar-
tin, ended up starting four games at
right guard instead, shifted to left
guard the following spring to team
with Ronnie Stanley on that side
HOME AT LAST
Mike McGlinchey and Steve Elmer
settle in on right side of line
McGlinchey did not play offensive line in high school, but appears ready to take over at right tackle after
two years as a reserve and starting last year's Music City Bowl at the position due to injury.
PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
