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Two guards with somewhat thin honors profiles: Kooch is at 2/6/none while White is at 2/4/none. Both seem to get some Hall-worthy chatter, the former more often. There was a "State your case" article on the latter with some poster making extravagant claims on his behalf in the comments section. I'm always suspicious of this kind of stuff, myself -- lots of partisan cheerleading goes on regarding such subjects.

Anybody have opinions on how they look in film study? Just curious. I know Dr. Z was a big Kooch supporter.

Thanks.

The thing I remember most about Keuchenberg was his ability to play any position on the offensive line; and play it very well.
That kind of versatility can be a big assist to a team that is constantly in the super bowl hunt as it allows a great deal of flexibility if/when injuries arise. And, of course, Keuch does have the two super bowl wins on his resume.

Ed white has one NFL championship to his credit.

Bob K:
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... ecBo00.htm

Ed White:
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... itEd00.htm

bachslunch wrote:Two guards with somewhat thin honors profiles: Kooch is at 2/6/none while White is at 2/4/none. Both seem to get some Hall-worthy chatter, the former more often. There was a "State your case" article on the latter with some poster making extravagant claims on his behalf in the comments section. I'm always suspicious of this kind of stuff, myself -- lots of partisan cheerleading goes on regarding such subjects.

Anybody have opinions on how they look in film study? Just curious. I know Dr. Z was a big Kooch supporter.

Thanks.

Ed White highly ranked by Pro Scout, Inc. A short set pass protector...good drive blocker

Kooch, same, a guy who other guards-Joe D and Hannah patterned their game after.

I remember that Kuechenberg had a great 1978 season, and he played some games as a tackle (I believe that the 1978 Dolphins had one of the oldest offensive lines ever with Kuechenberg, Hall of Famers Jim Langer and Larry Little, Wayne Moore and Mike Current. They also had future All-Pro Ed Newman, who replaced Kuechenberg when he filled up for an injured Moore.

Ed White has the distinction of being the only non-kicker who played at least eight seasons with two different teams (George Blanda, Morten Andersen and Adam Vinatieri are the only other players who accomplished this feat). He is enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame and I have heard that he is considered one of the top college guards of the '60s.

Teo wrote:Ed White has the distinction of being the only non-kicker who played at least eight seasons with two different teams (George Blanda, Morten Andersen and Adam Vinatieri are the only other players who accomplished this feat). He is enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame and I have heard that he is considered one of the top college guards of the '60s.

Was noted as a nose guard at Cal, played both ways, though not sure if he did it in same season or same games...