I dont think it's as much Cedric as it is the offensive line. They still werent impressive in run blocking Saturday. But most teams gameplan to stop him at all costs and make the passing game beat them. The first coach that Mack didnt renew was Nunez the O-line coach last year. Last year it wasnt Mack calling a lot of the plays. I'm pretty sure that Mack realizes that if he uses the pass to set up the run instead of the other way around...
I think this offensive line will get a lot better each game. Texas has been hurt the last two years at the TE position, that really cost them in the 3rd and short situations. Hill, the monster freshman TE is out for the year, but this guy will be a legend. I was hoping he would come in and really lay down the block when we use Vincent. Texas is absolutely stacked on offense, even the 3rd string QB was Parade. I didnt think the LB's showed a whole lot, but the front 4 played well. It's hard to say much from the first game of the season, but I cant wait for them to open up the playbook. I dont think Selvin gets the carries, Mack is too much of a loyalist. Benson was one block away from breaking a few, NMST stacked the line a lot to stop him, the passing game was there all day. 2 defensive scores, 2 on special teams, I give them a B+.