
On The Line
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Auburn's defense was promising in yesterday's scrimmage
Noah Gardner, Levi Fitzwater, and Lance Dawe break down Bryan Harsin's press conference last night after a scrimmage. What did each side of the ball do, and what must they do better? They make their picks for the Sweet 16 and talk to Christian Clemente of AuburnSports.com, then discuss why the last several Texas coaches have been failures at their sports. Can Steve Sarkisian break the mold? All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Ranking the top-five SEC basketball and football coaching duos
Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss who may emerge as a threat at wide receiver outside of the primary group going into the spring. The Orlando Magic were busy at the trade deadline day. How did that help former Auburn player Chuma Okeke? They speak with Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer to discuss the Auburn basketball roster situation with NBA draft declarations and transfers. The guys rank their top-five SEC basketball and football coaching duos. All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Predicting the Auburn defensive line depth chart heading into A-Day
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater continue the A-Day Depth Chart Series with the defensive line. Who will be the starters on A-Day? They break down the significance of George Pickens' ACL injury. How does this affect Georgia's national championship aspirations in 2021? They speak with Zac Blackerby of the Locked On Auburn podcast to get his thoughts on Auburn's defensive line and the change in offensive scheme. All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

What does a pro-style offense mean for Auburn football?
Levi Fitzwater and Lance Dawe discuss what the coordinators had to say at their press conference on Monday. How do the scheme changes affect the personnel on both sides of the ball? They take a look at the complete Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. How far will Alabama progress in this year's dance? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.
Who is the best bet to become a pass rush threat on Auburn's defensive line?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater recap Auburn's open practice from Saturday. The NCAA Tournament has been a statistical anomaly--but just how crazy has it been? And who is the pick right now to win it all? They talk to Jeremy Law of RadioAlabamaSports and preview Auburn's defensive line. Who is the best bet to develop into a threat on the line? What are their impressions of the group after last season? Auburn baseball was swept by Ole Miss last weekend. Is it time for baseball fans to panic? Finally, what is the most likely upset from the remaining Round of 32 games? All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.
What to expect from Auburn football's open practice
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater break down what they expect to see at Auburn football's practice on Saturday. They analyze the first day of the NCAA Tournament. Who is going to pull an upset? They speak with Christian Clemente of AuburnSports.com and The Auburn Plainsman to discuss the latest with Auburn football's spring practice. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Auburn football opens practice to the public
Levi Fitzwater and Lance Dawe discuss Auburn football's decision to open Saturday's practice to the public. They field calls about Bo Nix's comments to the media on Wednesday. They speak with Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer. They break down some intriguing matchups in the NCAA Tournament. All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.
What will the depth chart look like for Auburn's offensive line?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss what they think Auburn's offensive line depth chart on A-Day. Is the center position locked? Will guards and tackles rotate like in the past? Auburn baseball beat Lipscomb 9-7 on the road. What do they make of Peyton Glavine's struggles? Is Richard Fitts ready to return to the starting rotation? They talk to Zac Blackerby of Locked On Auburn to break down the offensive line. What are some names fans should look out for? Then they consider the Patriots' free agent signings this week. Will we see a resurgence in Cam Newton's game now that he has more pass-catchers? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

What did we learn from Bryan Harsin at the start of spring practice?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater dig into Bryan Harsin's Monday press conference. What can we learn from his answers in the press conference? They speak with Jason Caldwell of Inside the Auburn Tigers to break down the start of spring practice and to get an update on Auburn baseball as the Tigers take on Lipscomb in the last non-conference game before SEC play begins. The guys discuss creative ways to fill out your bracket. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.
Who has impressed Bryan Harsin before spring practice?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater recap Bryan Harsin's press conference leading into spring practice. What is different from the Malzahn years? Who has he singled out as the hardest workers so far on the team? They discuss the NCAA Tournament field. Who was snubbed? Who is on upset watch? They talk to Jeremy Law of RadioAlabamaSports.com about Alabama's SEC Tournament title. What has to happen for the Tide to make a deep tournament run? Has Auburn baseball disappointed this far into the season? And what are some games to watch as the NCAA Tournament kicks off later this week? All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.
What Auburn football position group are you most confident in going into the 2021 season?
Noah Gardner, Levi Fitzwater and Lance Dawe examine Auburn's 2021 schedule. Outside of Alabama, LSU and Georgia, which game in SEC play is most likely to give Auburn trouble in 2021? Which game is most likely to be a lock for Auburn to win? They speak with Christian Clemente of AuburnSports.com and The Auburn Plainsman. The guys discuss which position groups they are confident in going into the 2021 season. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.
Which five teams can win it all in college basketball?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss their opinions on Auburn's receiver room going into the spring. What is the defining quality of the group? They take a look at the weekend series for Auburn baseball. What do we know about Little Rock? The guys list which five teams they think are most likely to win it all in college basketball. All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.
Who will start at each wide receiver position on A-Day?
Noah Gardner, Levi Fitzwater, and Lance Dawe digest the news of Justin Powell's transfer. How does this loss affect Auburn? Could the move hint at more departures down the line? They recap Auburn baseball's win over UAB and talk to Zac Blackerby of Locked On Auburn. They continue their depth chart series - this time focusing on wide receivers. Who will start at each receiver spot on A-Day? Finally, they throw it back to the past and consider some major Auburn football wins that people often forget about. All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Will Auburn adjust its defense to fit the SEC?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss Auburn's defensive scheme going into 2021. Will the Tigers adjust to fit the primary philosophies of the SEC? They break down Auburn baseball's game against UAB for Tuesday night. They speak with Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball.com to talk about where this Auburn baseball team is at after losing to Boston College on Sunday. They fill out their bracket for the SEC Tournament. As the show concludes, news of Justin Powell transferring from Auburn breaks, and the guys react. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.
Auburn has to pick up the pieces and move on
Noah Gardner, Levi Fitzwater, and Lance Dawe recap Auburn's season-ending win over Mississippi State. What was the team's greatest strength in the win? What kind of momentum can the Tigers now carry into the offseason, and what is the most important area of improvement for the team? They talk with Jeremy Law of RadioAlabamaSports to discuss Alabama's postseason hopes and some huge news in the high school football world. Auburn football is transitioning to a new defensive scheme under Derek Mason. Where will the defense improve the most after a full offseason? Finally, how does the baseball team bounce back after a crushing series loss to Boston College? All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line!
Auburn can win with or without Sharife Cooper
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater preview Auburn basketball's upcoming game against Mississippi State and baseball's upcoming series against Boston College. What does Auburn have to do to win the weekend in both sports? They crunch some numbers with Intern Sting, and then wonder if Alabama basketball has peaked too early. Can the Tide get a spark in the SEC Tournament to start a deep postseason run? They round out the show with college basketball picks and predictions for Auburn vs. Boston College. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line!
Don't leave the court on a miss
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater assess Auburn basketball's development this season. Did the Tigers improve? Is Sharife Cooper ready for the NBA? They speak with Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer to talk Auburn basketball and football. How will Auburn use the tight ends in the 2021 offense? The guys take an early look at the upcoming top-25 series for Auburn baseball against Boston College. What is scouting report on the Eagles? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.
How would you grade Bruce Pearl's coaching job this season?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater recap Auburn's 70-58 loss to Alabama. Did the team get better as a result of this game? How has the Auburn-Alabama rivalry grown into more than just football in recent years? They talk with Zac Blackerby about Auburn's basketball performance last night and the challenges they've faced. Then they look to the weekend for Auburn baseball's series against Boston College. What does Auburn have to do to take the series after struggling at Round Rock? Finally, what grade does Bruce Pearl deserve for his coaching job this season? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line!

Auburn football's receivers are difficult to predict going into 2021
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater continue their A-Day depth chart series with examining the tight end depth chart. How will Auburn use this position group? Are their any true pass-catchers in this room? They break down Auburn basketball's battle with No. 8 Alabama. What will Auburn need to do to beat the Crimson Tide? With Tuesday's game against Jacksonville State postponed, what's next for Auburn baseball with Xavier looming on the weekend. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.
Auburn football is experiencing a culture shift
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss Auburn's big win over #25 Tennessee, the program's sixth in a row over the Vols. What parts of their performance stood out in the win? They recap Auburn baseball's performance at the Round Rock Classic. What are their takeaways? What's next for the team? More schools have opted out of the upcoming EA Sports college football video game--what does this mean for NIL legislation? Will these decisions spread? Finally, Noah and Levi consider the culture of the Auburn football program. What qualities do they want to see in Harsin's teams? All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.
Where is Auburn's head at going into the Tennessee game?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss the Round Rock Classic and Auburn basketball's upcoming game vs Tennessee. Could Sharife Cooper play? Can Auburn beat the Vols without him? They crunch some numbers with Intern Sting and talk about Auburn High's new football coach. What do they think of the hire? They round out the show with college basketball picks for this weekend. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Expectations have shifted for Auburn baseball going into the Round Rock Classic
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater speak with Jacob Hillman to break down Auburn baseball's shellacking of Alabama A&M 51-2 across the midweek series. Have the expectations for Auburn baseball shifted going into the Round Rock Classic? They speak with Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer to break down the latest with Auburn basketball. How can the Tigers salveage the season? Is Vanderbilt running back Keyon Henry-Brooks a fit for Auburn as the Commodore rusher enters the transfer portal? Jeremy Law of RadioAlabama Sports joins the show to talk Alabama basketball after the Crimson Tide lose to Arkansas 81-66. Will the Crimson Tide meet expectations in the postseason or is underachievement a real possibility? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.
Which outgoing Auburn player will have the best NFL career?
Levi Fitzwater and Intern Sting talk through last night's loss to the Florida Gators and discuss the state of the Auburn basketball team. Will Sharife Cooper return for a second season? How will Auburn finish the year against Tennessee and Alabama? They discuss Cam Newton's comment that there are not 32 NFL QBs better than him and talk some Auburn baseball heading into the Round Rock Classic. Next, they cover Auburn recruiting news of the week, and round out the show by considering which member of Auburn's NFL draft class will have the better career? Will Auburn have any first-round picks? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Auburn basketball is sneaky going into the Florida game
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss Auburn basketball's upcoming matchup against Florida. Why are the betting line's favoring the Tigers? Auburn baseball hosts Alabama A&M. Where does Auburn need to improve before this weekend. They speak with Jason Caldwell of Inside the Auburn Tigers to preview the midweek series for the Tigers and talk Auburn football recruiting. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Auburn adds versatility to its defense
Noah and Levi discuss Auburn football's latest commitments on the defensive side of the football. How does the versatility change Auburn's alignment next season in the front seven? They break down Auburn baseball's sweep of Presbyterian. How did the Tigers perform compared to our expectations going into the season? Auburn basketball fell to LSU 104-80. Does Auburn have anything left in the tank going into the final three games? All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.

Bonus Content: Former Auburn basketball player Cinmeon Bowers joins On the Line
bonusFormer Auburn basketball standout Cinmeon Bowers joins the show to discuss his decision to join War Ready, to reminisce on his time at Auburn, and to break down the current state of Auburn basketball on Friday, February 19, 2021.
Who will be the standout pitcher for Auburn this weekend?
Noah Gardner, Levi Fitzwater, and Lance Dawe preview Auburn's season-opening series vs Presbyterian as well as Saturday's basketball game at LSU. Who are the names to look out for on the baseball team? They talk to Christian Clemente of AuburnSports.com and get his takes. They crunch some numbers with Intern Sting, and then former Auburn basketball standout Cinmeon Bowers joins the show for an exclusive interview. The show rounds out with a brand-new segment and picks for this weekend's college basketball games. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line!

Auburn baseball names starting rotation for opening weekend against Presbyterian
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss Auburn baseball's starting rotation heading into the 2021 season. How will Cody Greenhill handle his first collegiate starts as a pitcher? Is Richard Fitts set to have a breakout season? They speak with Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer to break down Auburn basketball's matchup against LSU. Is the postponement of the Mississippi State game a chance for the Tigers to reset? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.
How will Auburn's running back room evolve?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater take a deep dive into Auburn's running back depth chart. Who are the guys going into spring practice, and what will the depth chart look like by the end of the 2021 season? Also, will Auburn's offense build around Tank Bigsby, and if so, how? They talk to Zac Blackerby of the Locked On Auburn podcast about the Malzahn hire and Auburn basketball. Noah and Levi round out the show by discussing the most cataclysmic coaching hires in college football over the last ten years. Who were the biggest hires that generated the greatest expectations? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Ranking the top coaching hires for the 2021 season
Noah Gardner, Levi Fitzwater and Jacob Hillman rank their top coaching hires for the 2021 college football season. Texas earned the commitment of a 2022 five-star quarterback. What does this mean for Steve Sarkisian, the Longhorns and the rest of college football? The guys ponder if Liberty quarterback Malik Willis would have worked out at Auburn. Jacob previews Auburn baseball's upcoming series against Presbyterian. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

UCF just outkicked its coverage
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss Gus Malzahn taking the head coach position at UCF. What makes this a great fit for both UCF and Malzahn? Is this the best hire of the coaching carousel? They also rank their top 16 teams in college basketball in comparison to what the committee released on Saturday. They speak with Jeremy Law of RadioAlabama Sports to get his thoughts on the Gus Malzahn hire at UCF and Alabama basketball's blowout of Georgia. All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.
Can Auburn achieve its first season sweep of Kentucky?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater preview the matchup between the Auburn Tigers and Kentucky Wildcats. What do both sides have to do to win? Can Auburn pull off its first win at Rupp Arena since 1988? They crunch some numbers with Intern Sting and then talk to Christian Clemente of AuburnSports.com. Florida and Notre Dame have scheduled a home-and-home for the 2031 and 2032 season. What will have changed in college football by then? Noah and Levi round out the show with their picks on 12 college basketball games tomorrow. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.
Who is an actual Sweet Sixteen contender out of the SEC?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss the latest upset to happen in the SEC. With Missouri's loss to Ole Miss, who is actually a Sweet Sixteen contender in the SEC? They speak with Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer to preview the Auburn-Kentucky game and the latest for Auburn players in the NBA. Is DeVonta Smith's size actually a concern for the NFL, and how will his game translate to the next level? Are things escalating with Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.
Did Auburn improve in last night's win over Vanderbilt?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater recap Auburn's win Tuesday night over Vanderbilt. What does Auburn need to do better? Did Auburn improve in the win? They talk to Zac Blackerby of the Locked On Auburn podcast to get his thoughts as Auburn heads into the final stretch of the season. Jacob Hillman joins the show to preview Auburn baseball and discuss the significance of Jack Owen's injury. What will the revised rotation look like while Owen recovers? Is Auburn capable of another College World Series run? Noah, Levi, and Jacob then consider if Alabama can make a deep run into the NCAA Tournament after a rocky few games from the Tide. All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Auburn basketball is on the precipice needing a win against Vanderbilt
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss Auburn basketball's game against Vanderbilt. Is this a must-win game for this season? They unveil a new series, predicting Auburn football's depth chart in the leadup to A-Day. Today, they examine the most obvious position: quarterback. They speak with Jason Caldwell (Inside the Auburn Tigers) and Robbie Weinstein (Vandy 247). All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.
What is wrong with Auburn basketball, and what's the solution?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater recap Tampa Bay's 31-9 win in the Super Bowl. What went wrong for the Chiefs, and what kind of impact did Auburn's former players have on the game? They discuss Auburn basketball's struggles and how to fix them and then talk to Jeremy Law of RadioAlabamaSports.com about Alabama basketball's ceiling. Noah and Levi consider whether or not Tom Brady will become a coach in the future. They bring Intern Sting to the show to crunch some numbers and give a scouting report on Vanderbilt. All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.
What does Truesdell returning mean for Auburn's defense?
Noah Gardner, Levi Fitzwater, and Lance Dawe discuss Auburn's latest signee in 3-star RB Jarquez Hunter and the return of Tyrone Truesdell to the defensive line. What does this mean for Auburn's front seven? Will Auburn transition to a 3-4 defense? They talk to Christian Clemente of AuburnSports.com about how Auburn will respond after Tuesday's loss to Georgia and what it will take to beat Ole Miss. Noah, Levi, and Lance preview Super Bowl LV and consider the different matchups that will have the biggest impact on the big game. They crunch some numbers with Intern Sting and Lance delivers his hot takes for SEC football in 2021. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.
Bonus Content: What is the biggest takeaway from National Signing Day?
bonusNoah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss their one big takeaway from National Signing Day. Clip taken from the February 4 edition of the show.
It's a new day in the Auburn football program
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater analyze Auburn football's recruiting class. What is your biggest takeaway from National Signing Day? Where does Auburn go from here? They discuss the biggest question facing Auburn in the immediate future with A-Day approaching in April. They speak with Justin Ferguson of The Auburn Observer. All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.
Has Auburn salvaged its recruiting class?
Noah Gardner, Levi Fitzwater, and Lance Dawe discuss Auburn and Alabama's signing day hauls. What is the gap between the two like in recruiting? Has Auburn been able to salvage the recruiting class? They talk to Zac Blackerby about his takeaways from the full class and consider the future of Auburn's quarterback room. Is Bo Nix the unquestioned starter for the foreseeable future? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.
What to expect on National Signing Day for Auburn football?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss what to expect for Auburn football on National Signing Day. Is it possible for the Tigers to salvage this year's class? Also, how do the most recent commitments fill areas of concern for Auburn? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.
Bo Nix or Sean White?
Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe examine Bo Nix as an Auburn quarterback in comparison to other QBs that played under Gus Malzahn. They defend their stance from callers on ranking Gus Malzahn's QBs based on passing ability. They speak with Jeremy Law of RadioAlabama Sports to discuss Alabama basketball moving forward after losing to Oklahoma in the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. Does the Crimson Tide have the regular season SEC championship locked down? All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.
Who will be the best recruiter on Auburn's football staff?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater crunch some numbers with Intern Sting and discuss the 3 things that Auburn must do to defeat Baylor this weekend. They review the completed football coaching staff and speculate. Who will be the staff's ace recruiter? On defense? On offense? They preview this weekend's SEC/Big 12 Challenge. What is the most important game, and who wins: Auburn or Baylor? All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.
Ranking the top SEC non-conference games for 2021
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss the hiring of Nick Eason as defensive line coach. Who will be the primary recruiter for the Auburn defense? They give their top 5 SEC non-conference games of the 2021 schedule. They speak with Justin Ferguson (Auburn Observer) to get the latest with Auburn football and basketball, and they talk with Aaron Fitt (D1Baseball.com) to analyze the Auburn baseball team with under month until first pitch. All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.
Bryan Harsin has a major opportunity, not an obstacle, to open the 2021 SEC schedule
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater break down the SEC's schedule release. Auburn's slate starts off with two crucial rivalry games. How will they fare in Year 1 of Bryan Harsin's tenure? They talk to Zac Blackerby about Auburn basketball and the word coming out of the Senior Bowl down in Mobile. Tennessee has found their head coach with significantly less drama this time around, but will the hire work out? Auburn got their first top-25 win this basketball season, but just how much better will they be next year if everyone returns? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.
Ranking Auburn football's position groups going into the 2021 offseason
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater rank Auburn football's position groups going into the 2021 offseason. They speak with J.D. Byars (South Alabama Play-by-Play and host of The Press Box) to discuss his new show and get the latest on what is happening at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. What were K.J. Britt's measurements in Mobile? Will Auburn basketball pull the upset against Missouri? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.
How does Tracy Rocker's departure affect Auburn?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss the news that Tracy Rocker is expected to leave Auburn for the Philadelphia Eagles just 11 days after being hired. How does the move affect Auburn? They speak to Jeremy Law of RadioAlabama Sports about Alabama's recent coaching hires and its basketball team? Are the Crimson Tide for real? Noah and Levi debate whether or not Aaron Rodgers will ever reach the Super Bowl and if the Packers could decide to move on from him. Intern Sting joins the show to crunch some numbers and Noah and Levi spin the Wheel of Misfortune!
What's on your wish list for Auburn football in 2021?
Noah Gardner and Jacob Hillman give their thoughts on Auburn's complete football coaching staff. Auburn's full baseball schedule is out - how do they take the next step? What are the most important games? They talk to Christian Clemente from AuburnSports.com and The Auburn Plainsman. Who will emerge as the primary target in the receiving corps next season, and what do they want to see in next season's team? Noah and Jacob round out the show by making their picks for Sunday's conference championship games in the NFL and Auburn's basketball game tomorrow morning. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Auburn completes on-field coaching staff
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater discuss the final hire on Auburn's on-field coaching staff. They speak with Nathan King of Auburn Undercover to break down Bryan Harsin's press conference. They also talk with Brit Bowen, Auburn Women's Basketball Play-by-Play Announcer, to preview Thursday's game against Kentucky. What did Arkansas put on film that could be conerning for Auburn men's basketball? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.
What went wrong with Bo Nix and Auburn's offense?
Noah Gardner and Levi Fitzwater consider Sharife Cooper's rise in mock draft rankings. It's no longer a question of can he go pro, but will he? Can Auburn exorcise their demons in tonight's game at Arkansas? They speak with Zac Blackerby of Locked On Auburn to discuss the latest around Auburn football and who will emerge as replacements at important positions over the offseason. Noah and Levi question whether or not Philip Rivers is a Hall of Fame quarterback and make their picks for college basketball tonight. All that and more on the Wednesday night edition of On the Line.