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Four Offensive Linemen Start In Week 8 TWIN CITY DODGE PRESENTS: BOILERMAKERS IN THE NFL KCharters@GoldandBlack.com BY KYLE CHARTERS Four former Boilermaker of- fensive linemen started in the NFL on Sunday, doubling the number of regulars. Rookie Dennis Kelly and veteran Mike Otto joined Nick Hardwick and Uche Nwaneri in the lineups for their respective squads. Kelly, a seventh-round draft choice of Philadelphia, started at right guard against the Eagles, while Otto, a seven- year veteran, was the left tackle for the Titans. Kelly, who played tackle at Purdue, was el- evated to start- er following an injury to Phila- delphia guard Danny Watkins. Otto for Tennessee tackle Michael Roos, who had an emergency appendectomy the previous Monday. It was Otto's action was in first the season, after he had missed time of hand and knee injuries. due to a smart player, and just like all of us who are in a backup role at any point, your whole job is to be ready when called upon," Titans' QB Matt Hassel- beck told The Tennessean be- fore Tennessee's game vs. In- dianapolis. "And if he is called upon, which it looks like he might be, he's got to be ready to go and he will." Hardwick, a center, and "He is a tough guy and Nwaneri, a right guard, have each started every game this season for the Chargers and Jaguars, respectively. day night in Den- ver, Drew Brees extended his NFL record to 50 con- secutive games with a touchdown toss. leans Saints' quar- terback threw two The New Or- Getty Images Nick Hardwick has started all seven of the Chargers' games this season. BREES BREAKS ANOTHER Although his team lost Sun- touchdowns total, the second helping him to surpass Denver Hall of Famer John Elway for sixth on the NFL's career list. in Miami, after signing there prior to Week 7; he was then re- leased only a few days later. Holland had been with San time with the Dolphins was short-lived. The rookie spent only a week HOLLAND RELEASED Linebacker Joe Holland's done by injuries his first two seasons then a suspension that cost him the first four games of 2012. role in the last four games for the Packers, making five tackles, having four quarterback hits and collecting a sack. "I can't complain, I'm play- But he's thrived in a backup Francisco during training camp before being released. NEAL SHOWING SIGNS Mike Neal hasn't played much in his career, being un- TWIN CITY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM 800-562-4581 twincitysuperstore.com 650 Sagamore Parkway South Lafayette, IN 47905 See the 2013 Jeep Wrangler! GOLDANDBLACK EXPRESS • VOLUME 23, EXPRESS 9 • 24 ing and I feel like I'm playing better than I have in the past," Neal told the Green Bay Press Gazette. "I feel more efficient at what I'm doing." j