http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/feature/25577288/in-the-line-of-fire
Does that make it a tough transition to the NFL game?
Long: I was one of those guys (out of Oregon). I had no idea how to block somebody. I didn't know what a base block was. I'm used to sprinting to the sideline and throwing at some guy's legs and D'Anthony Thomas making a 70-yard run or (Marcus) Mariota making a big play. The first year was a rude awakening. That's a big advantage for Alabama. You are going to run an NFL offense and play next to guys who will be in the league. Not to say there aren't three top-20 picks on Oregon. It's just a transition. It's different.