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Post by catamountalum04 on Aug 30, 2024 7:22:59 GMT -5
i came here to ask do you think we got beat in the 4th due to depth or do you think any of it had to do with the OC and DC calls in the fourth? In my opinion, 2 things happened Our defense looked tired in the 4th Quarter and we started to sub a lot where NC State did not put their 3rd and 4th string guy in. I thought our OC and DC called a masterful game. What calls do you mean in the 4th quarter? I don't have a certain call that I am speaking to. I was just wanting everyone's thoughts on the 4th
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Post by wcugrad95 on Aug 30, 2024 7:29:25 GMT -5
Honestly, State had a poor game plan in my opinion. Their QB was off with a bunch of throws and still threw for over 300 yards. They didn’t try to simply line up and run over us until the end but still had over 200 yards rushing. We gave them a great fight, but they actually seemed to play into our hands until the 4th quarter.
As others have pointed out, depth had a lot to do with that. Even on our last drive we basically cleared the bench on offense. State stuck with their 2-deep all game and by the 4th quarter we had lots of backups and inexperienced guys getting lots of reps. That is very typical for FBS vs FCS matchups.
Biggest takeaway for me was an aggressive D that for the most part tackled very well. State ran through us on a handful of plays, but we looked so much better on that side of the ball.
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Post by retiredcat on Aug 30, 2024 7:38:17 GMT -5
Depth was a huge factor. We simply ran out of gas in last 20 minutes. Missed tackles are a huge sign of fatigue. We're not accustomed to that kind of heat and humidity. State kept running in fresh players on every other play. A huge bad call on the incomplete catch by our tight end...it was made from Charlotte and not on the field. We score on that possession and who knows? I was very impressed with our coaching staff's adjustments...especially on defense. What a difference on that side of the ball. Cole Gonzales is a cool dude. Not sure about our field goal guy...I thought Paxton Robinson was our place kicker???
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Post by catamountalum04 on Aug 30, 2024 7:44:17 GMT -5
Depth was a huge factor. We simply ran out of gas in last 20 minutes. Missed tackles are a huge sign of fatigue. We're not accustomed to that kind of heat and humidity. State kept running in fresh players on every other play. A huge bad call on the incomplete catch by our tight end...it was made from Charlotte and not on the field. We score on that possession and who knows? I was very impressed with our coaching staff's adjustments...especially on defense. What a difference on that side of the ball. Cole Gonzales is a cool dude. Not sure about our field goal guy...I thought Paxton Robinson was our place kicker??? I thought I heard Bell say he would use the transfer from UC to do the longer FG tries
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Post by catamountalum04 on Aug 30, 2024 7:45:47 GMT -5
Depth was a huge factor. We simply ran out of gas in last 20 minutes. Missed tackles are a huge sign of fatigue. We're not accustomed to that kind of heat and humidity. State kept running in fresh players on every other play. A huge bad call on the incomplete catch by our tight end...it was made from Charlotte and not on the field. We score on that possession and who knows? I was very impressed with our coaching staff's adjustments...especially on defense. What a difference on that side of the ball. Cole Gonzales is a cool dude. Not sure about our field goal guy...I thought Paxton Robinson was our place kicker??? Do you think the heat and humidity is different in Raleigh than what we get in Cullowhee? I always thought it was pretty similar across the state this time of the year
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Post by FLCATAMOUNT on Aug 30, 2024 8:34:23 GMT -5
I have been reading a lot of newspaper reports from North Carolina this morning. Most of them give us little credit. Most say “what is wrong with NC State” that they would let Western Carolina do so well and that State also had first game jitters. It was Western’s first game too and we were playing on the same field under the same conditions as they were. My take away is that our 2 deep is comparable to theirs but we got worn out on defense in the end. I also can’t believe the arrogance and disrespect we got last night from the ACC post game so called reporters. Maybe just maybe, we are the reason that NC State did not play well last night. I think even though most will not admit it, I know it is true. We just ran out of gas because they have more depth. On a side note. I saw no drop off in offense with our new OC and I think Jerry Odom is the real deal and the defensive players were put in places where they could make plays and we were much improved on that side of the ball over previous years.
We need to worry about Campbell and shift our focus next week and come out and smack them in the mouth. Campbell has also recruited well and we cannot overlook them or they will come to Cullowhee and beat us. We have the talent and the coaches to win these next 2 games and I promise we will get Campbell and Elon’s best shot. We should beat them but we have to be ready and take them seriously.
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Post by catamountalum04 on Aug 30, 2024 9:31:57 GMT -5
All games are tough if you don't play well but I am very excited but nervous about the Elon and Montana games. Both are ranked and it will tell the team and the fan base if they are ready for prime time. Not discounting Campbell though.
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Post by catamountalum04 on Aug 30, 2024 9:43:12 GMT -5
Anyone see this quote ?
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Post by catamountalum04 on Aug 30, 2024 12:14:24 GMT -5
Did coach Bell did a post game presser? If so anyone know where I can find it
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Post by catamountsfan98 on Aug 30, 2024 12:40:10 GMT -5
Did coach Bell did a post game presser? If so anyone know where I can find it I saw coach bell taking questions on the acc network on the sidelines. He took questions after the game too.
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