Thread: In Conor McGovern, Broncos land weight room star, O-line standout

The McGoverns aren't afraid of rebuilds.

In 2012, Keith McGovern and his wife, Rondi, renovated an old brick warehouse in the heart of Fargo, N.D., that eventually would become their home. The interior was gutted, the windows replaced, the roof redone and the cold feel of the former occupant, Leef Cleaners, warmed by Rondi's design company.

The former boiler room received a face-lift, too. The century-old cinder block and brick still line the walls, and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning ducts, and water pipes remain exposed. But the couple's eldest son, Connor, decided to furnish it, handling the interior design himself.

His centerpieces? A pair of Rogue Fitness squat racks and a mounted rig with attached gymnastics rings. There's a stationary bicycle and hanging punching bag. A mounted flat-screen TV flanked by speakers serve as wall art. And medicine balls, plyo boxes and weighted ropes are strewn across the floor. Call them accent pieces.

For more than two years, "The Pit" has been Connor McGovern's weight-lifting sanctuary and one of his many vehicles to the NFL. From Fargo to Columbia, Mo., he has made a name for himself as a weight-room enthusiast and a standout offensive lineman, breaking lifting records and earning football accolades at each stop.

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I like guys with an ornery attitude.

Holy cow, 5 reps of 675? That's monstrous, especially for a dude who is 6'4". I wouldn't want to be in that dudes way when he's pulling.
We're going to have some maulers this year with him, Okung, and Garcia. There's going to be some serious competition on the line this year. Our 6th guy will end up being a pretty good player.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Holy cow, 5 reps of 675? That's monstrous, especially for a dude who is 6'4". I wouldn't want to be in that dudes way when he's pulling.
We're going to have some maulers this year with him, Okung, and Garcia. There's going to be some serious competition on the line this year. Our 6th guy will end up being a pretty good player.

We need some guys on the field that can open holes consistently.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

We need some guys on the field that can open holes consistently.

We will have Stephenson and Sambraillo competing for RT. The loser of that battle will be competing with Garcia and the rookie for the 2 gaurd spots. I think we'll have a pretty good line this year.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

We will have Stephenson and Sambraillo competing for RT. The loser of that battle will be competing with Garcia and the rookie for the 2 gaurd spots. I think we'll have a pretty good line this year.

I agree. I think Stephenson is penciled in as the starting right tackle because aren't they paying a good chunk of change for him to play right tackle.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

We will have Stephenson and Sambraillo competing for RT. The loser of that battle will be competing with Garcia and the rookie for the 2 gaurd spots. I think we'll have a pretty good line this year.

I know how to get all 3 on the field at once, are you interested?

This guy seems pretty hard nosed and blue collar. Total workout warrior. Always shows up ready to work.

Originally Posted by Jaded

I know how to get all 3 on the field at once, are you interested?

You're suggesting Garcia replaces Paradis at C, right?

Originally Posted by VonDoom

You're suggesting Garcia replaces Paradis at C, right?

I do like Boise.

Originally Posted by Dapper Dan

This guy seems pretty hard nosed and blue collar. Total workout warrior. Always shows up ready to work.

He's a real road grater. Nice low pad level.

Originally Posted by Jaded

I know how to get all 3 on the field at once, are you interested?

I'm more interested in a cheeseburger atm.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

I'm more interested in a cheeseburger atm.

I used to love cheeseburgers in my youth - before I realized how badly they impacted my colon.

We drafted an OL and DL whi are bith weight room junkies and kniwn in their programs for being the strongest.....thus could be a fun combo to watch.

Originally Posted by Cugel

I used to love cheeseburgers in my youth - before I realized how badly they impacted my colon.

I'm 44 dude. I'm not going without cheeseburgers. I only get them a couple times a month however.