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Post by rapidpulse on Sept 24, 2018 15:10:51 GMT -5
I agree with what you say. It's the defense, duh. Only problem I see on offense is wide receiver: they are too small and too slow. Back to the defense - after seeing 3 games, my opinion:
D-Line - #90 playing great, with tons of effort. No one else stands out. Look like they are on skates the way they are pushed off line.
LB's - not quick (fast) enough. Good effort, just not talented, can't get off blocks very well. #25 and #30 are promising
DB's - underperforming big time. #13 best player & is terrific for a freshman. #29 not living up to All-America label (maybe he's trying too hard to cover other's mistakes). As a group, they enjoy flag football.
Defense is my first choice in giving some of the reserves an opportunity. There are several who played well in 2017 who haven't sniffed playing time.
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Post by jim64 on Sept 24, 2018 16:25:54 GMT -5
I agree with what you say. It's the defense, duh. Only problem I see on offense is wide receiver: they are too small and too slow. Back to the defense - after seeing 3 games, my opinion: D-Line - #90 playing great, with tons of effort. No one else stands out. Look like they are on skates the way they are pushed off line. LB's - not quick (fast) enough. Good effort, just not talented, can't get off blocks very well. #25 and #30 are promising DB's - underperforming big time. #13 best player & is terrific for a freshman. #29 not living up to All-America label (maybe he's trying too hard to cover other's mistakes). As a group, they enjoy flag football. Defense is my first choice in giving some of the reserves an opportunity. There are several who played well in 2017 who haven't sniffed playing time. Excellent observations & an your attention to detail is outstanding. I guess the only speedy guy in the receiving corp is Patten.
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Post by bc on Sept 24, 2018 18:27:38 GMT -5
I agree with what you say. It's the defense, duh. Only problem I see on offense is wide receiver: they are too small and too slow. Back to the defense - after seeing 3 games, my opinion: D-Line - #90 playing great, with tons of effort. No one else stands out. Look like they are on skates the way they are pushed off line. LB's - not quick (fast) enough. Good effort, just not talented, can't get off blocks very well. #25 and #30 are promising DB's - underperforming big time. #13 best player & is terrific for a freshman. #29 not living up to All-America label (maybe he's trying too hard to cover other's mistakes). As a group, they enjoy flag football. Defense is my first choice in giving some of the reserves an opportunity. There are several who played well in 2017 who haven't sniffed playing time. Mathis (11) and Mullen (2) are not slow. Mathis is open on his routes more often than not. He doesn't get the ball thrown his way enough.
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Post by smack1212 on Sept 24, 2018 20:28:30 GMT -5
Mathis needs to get the ball more. Tyrie Adams is the best offensive weapon we have. He does tend to lock in on receivers though, he isn’t special because of his throwing prowess, it’s his run option that makes him special. We need to run the ball even more. Take some of the option away from Tyrie, now that is coaching. I’m not a fan of the OC’s play calling at times, but I’m biased towards running the ball. On defense we have several hurt. #9 knee injury( Brannon?) #33 unknown injury ( Roach?) #99 peck( RP?) hasn’t played this season Lost 2 Helms and #98 to career ending injuries right before fall camp. Who should get reps that aren’t right now? Our D is the missing link to get this team in the playoffs. Personally they should’ve moved 69 to D 2 years ago, he is starting OL now lol.
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Post by smack1212 on Sept 24, 2018 20:30:54 GMT -5
Tyrie is the starting QB. The OL love the guy, that I know. Only way he isn’t playing is injury, stupid penalty/ejuection, or that damn helmet flies off. Which it didn’t Saturday lol.
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Post by wcugrad95 on Sept 24, 2018 20:34:41 GMT -5
Mathis is also the leading returning WR with 29 catches last season (Young had 23 but missed a few games). I would have expected him to be more of the go-to guy based on that experience. I do like using Young catching passes out of the backfield like we have seen the last 2 games. I wish we kept stats like number of targets. Here are the receptions so far: Young - 9 catches for 78 yards Patten - 7 for 101 Mullen - 6 for 102 Mathis - 5 for 80 Cosenke - 3 for 31 Reynolds - 2 for 24 Phillips - 1 for 9
Like every fan base of just about every college football team in America, I also wish we used the TEs more. The simple old TE dump pass, or checking to the TE in the middle of the field is almost always open for every team every week. I think it feels like a lot of targets have gone to Patten because he is the speedster and the guy we take the deep shots with. I'd be happy to only see about 1 of those per half (or less).
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Post by goat on Sept 25, 2018 6:42:08 GMT -5
Yes, Curtis tore his hamstring. Most likely he's out for the year (Possibly seeking a Medical Red shirt). He is completely bummed, but he's gotta go back to work!
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Post by wcugamer2 on Sept 25, 2018 6:58:08 GMT -5
any update on Corey Holloway? i know he has been dressed out the past couple games, but i dont think he has seen any action. he seems like too good of a talent to not be using if he is healthy
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Post by smack1212 on Sept 25, 2018 10:42:55 GMT -5
He is my son’s roommate. He tore his peck. Something that is difficult to play with. Slowly working him back in.
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Post by wcugrad95 on Sept 25, 2018 11:06:34 GMT -5
Obviously Smack is going to know a whole lot more than pretty much all of us, but just pointing out Holloway has been in for at least a few plays the last 2 weeks (did not play week 1). Holloway has 7 carries so far on the season with 6 against GWU. I agree that he is talented and that we are going to need him as we move forward - if memory serves correctly he doesn't fumble often, he has 180 career carries and 12 TDs (7 last year), and if healthy he is definitely one of the options I turn to if I need to get a 4th and 1 conversion.
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