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The 'unconventional' way A.J. Blazek has built Rutgers' offensive line into a Big Ten-leading unit

Look at how Rutgers' starting offensive line has shaped up with less than three weeks to go before the Sept. 1 season opener against Texas State, and the coach responsible for the alignment concedes he didn't necessarily draw it up on paper when he arrived two-plus years ago.

"It's unconventional,'' A.J. Blazek says.

The Scarlet Knights offensive line coach is referring to the versatility each of his offensive linemen possesses.

Left tackle Tariq Cole started his career as a guard. Left guard Mike Lonsdorf has played on the right side of the line and, Blazek says, would move to left tackle if Cole is injured in a game.