When Lucas Scott was recruited by Army West Point football out of Chenango Folks High School, the intention by the Black Knights coaching staff was to have him play on the defensive line.

But when Scott arrived at West Point, he found himself with the tight ends, then to the offensive line as a guard and eventually found a home at right tackle.

“I was a little shocked for sure,” said Scott, who played running back in high school. “But like I said, anything to help the team win, and I'm glad how it turned out. I think I've had a lot of success and I've really enjoyed it. I love being a part of the MOB, and the offense as a whole. So it's been a lot of fun.”

MOB is the acronym for the Malicious O-Line Brotherhood, which is the name the Army offensive line calls themselves. This year, Scott and the rest of the MOB have lived up to the title. They’re a big reason why the Black Knights finished its inaugural American Athletic Conference season 8-0.

“I got on this brotherhood and in this culture and it's impossible to say 'no' to. These are the best guys you'll ever meet,” Scott said.

It’s a group that is responsible for the nation’s best 312.5 rushing yards a game and a Joe Moore Award finalist, which honors college football's Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit. In addition, Scott himself was named to the All-AAC Second Team this week.

“It just feels so great running behind them and getting to practice with them every week because they are elite at their job,” said Bryson Daily, Army's senior quarterback.

“Bryson [Daily] and Kanye [Udoh], Hayden Reed, Noah Short, those guys run really hard and they're a lot of fun to block for. They're awesome dudes, so it's just been a great season,” Scott said.

Before his days at the United States Military Academy, Scott was one of those ballcarriers at Chenango Folks, just north of Binghamton. He was a tough runner, who helped his team win a high school state championship in 2019, and was named the state Class B Player of the Year.

“High school was a blast,” Scott said. “That was some of the most fun football I've ever played. But it's been awesome to transition the offensive line, and block for those guys. So it's just as fun to me. It's been cool to do both.”

Scott credits his time in the backfield as a reason for success today as a tackle. Four years with Army has bulked him up to 6’3” and 305 pounds. With the regular season in the books, Scott and the Black Knights now prepare to host Tulane for the AAC championship game this Friday night.

“My whole goal life was to play at the highest level,” Scott said. “Whatever it takes to do that, I'm trying to help the team. I don't need to play running back. I don't need to play tight end. Kind of like wherever the team needs me. I just love playing football. I love playing with the guys, and whatever helps the team the most.”

Scott’s team first attitude and Army football is a match made in heaven.