"Nobody comes close to what we got. I mean, Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor, they gave me all the work. They built who I am right now. Every day, we're going head to head. Like coach Mario Cristobal said in one of his interviews, it's like Jurassic Park."
"That don't matter. I mean, if you look at the tape, it doesn't matter... Rueben Bain, he's got that mentality. He's got that heart to do whatever it takes."
"Bain has been the subject of some debate at the combine because of his arm length, measured at 30 7/8 inches. That's much shorter than teams prefer for the position, but it shouldn't be a factor in evaluating one of the most dominant players in the country in 2025."
Francis Mauigoa, projected as the first offensive lineman selected in the upcoming NFL draft, defends his Miami teammate Rueben Bain Jr. against criticism regarding his arm length measurement of 30 7/8 inches. Mauigoa attributes much of his development to intense practice matchups against Bain and fellow defensive end Akheem Mesidor, describing their daily competition as fierce. He emphasizes that Bain's physical measurements are irrelevant compared to his mentality, heart, and on-field performance. Mauigoa also discusses his own versatility, indicating willingness to play either tackle or guard positions in the NFL and preparing accordingly during his college career.
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