Ron Brace is receiving praises

[patfanken]

Yeah, it probably is basic physics.
90% may overstate it though because technique and pad level are key too.

Back before everything revolved around hand fighting, one of the key elements of who won the battle between the OL/DL was "recovery after contact". Who regained their awareness, balance, and control first between the microsecond between contact and when you know were you are.

A lot of that is muscle memory and repetition. I still have clear memories of taking my read from my key, making contact, and the next thing I'm aware of is moving to the ball. In other words, it finally became "instinctual"....after mere hundreds of live reps, drills and hours of practices.

BTW- Andy, I was also the back up C on my college team and due to injury I played 2 games my senor year both ways. The modern day Chuck Bednarik (late 60's).....only not so big...or strong....or fast....or quick....or good....or athletic........

 

[BBass]

Brace is obviously a talented player I would have to agree with Andy that it has been a mental thing thus far. I think he is going to have a terrific season but I think it may have more to do with it being a contract year for him then him turning the corner in his mental makeup.