- Coach Golden talked about FAU's emotion and energy, but it was really their preparation that made the difference early. FAU's quick-hitting offense operated with precision, and Miami looked lost at times trying to deal with their tempo. The defensive line got caught mid-shift numerous times during the first three quarters.
- We have a left tackle problem. Trevor Darling is a right tackle and Kc McDermott is a guard. Both guys got beaten badly several times. Tyree St. Louis has the goods to stabilize the position but he's not ready. Danny Isidora is considered the best OL internally, but #11 from FAU dominated him at times. He needs to get back on track after two disappointing performances against bad teams.
- Joe Yearby and Mark Walton played like lions. Their best attribute is their football intangibles. They are tough, instinctual and aware. Walton saved Kaaya's life on the flea flicker after McDermott got beat. I would've liked to see Trayone Gray get a few more carries with the ones. Yearby and Walton took some major punishment, and Gray's big play ability is a nice change of pace.
- The biggest concern I have for the season remains the pass rush. We are too reliant on five-man pressure and aren't getting enough out of our HS All-Americans. I remember when Muhammad Wilkerson was coming out, an anonymous NFL scout ripped Coach D'Onofrio's ability to generate pressure with his talented front. D'Onofrio still hasn't proven that scout wrong.
- Dallas Crawford is many great things, but he's not a starting safety at Miami. You can't have a 5'9 guy running 5.0 as your last line of defense. Rayshawn Jenkins and Deon Bush are NFL players and need to play most of the snaps. Too much rotation at this position.
- Let's hope Darrion Owens is OK. Not only is he a hard-working, hard-playing kid, but he's also a key player at a position with no depth. If Owens is out, we lose our starting SAM and our backup MLB.
- I'm surprised Chris Herndon and David Njoku have not been a bigger part of the offense. They caught a ton of balls in camp. LuCane was next to me and was screaming for seam routes all game while we stayed horizontal. It's Kaaya's best throw. Clive Walford broke out in the Nebraska game last year, so hopefully this is the week.
- I had a bird's eye view in the upper deck, and the WRs could not separate at all. Anybody bashing Brad Kaaya for his performance is nuts. Coley and Berrios can't get back soon enough.
- We have a left tackle problem. Trevor Darling is a right tackle and Kc McDermott is a guard. Both guys got beaten badly several times. Tyree St. Louis has the goods to stabilize the position but he's not ready. Danny Isidora is considered the best OL internally, but #11 from FAU dominated him at times. He needs to get back on track after two disappointing performances against bad teams.
- Joe Yearby and Mark Walton played like lions. Their best attribute is their football intangibles. They are tough, instinctual and aware. Walton saved Kaaya's life on the flea flicker after McDermott got beat. I would've liked to see Trayone Gray get a few more carries with the ones. Yearby and Walton took some major punishment, and Gray's big play ability is a nice change of pace.
- The biggest concern I have for the season remains the pass rush. We are too reliant on five-man pressure and aren't getting enough out of our HS All-Americans. I remember when Muhammad Wilkerson was coming out, an anonymous NFL scout ripped Coach D'Onofrio's ability to generate pressure with his talented front. D'Onofrio still hasn't proven that scout wrong.
- Dallas Crawford is many great things, but he's not a starting safety at Miami. You can't have a 5'9 guy running 5.0 as your last line of defense. Rayshawn Jenkins and Deon Bush are NFL players and need to play most of the snaps. Too much rotation at this position.
- Let's hope Darrion Owens is OK. Not only is he a hard-working, hard-playing kid, but he's also a key player at a position with no depth. If Owens is out, we lose our starting SAM and our backup MLB.
- I'm surprised Chris Herndon and David Njoku have not been a bigger part of the offense. They caught a ton of balls in camp. LuCane was next to me and was screaming for seam routes all game while we stayed horizontal. It's Kaaya's best throw. Clive Walford broke out in the Nebraska game last year, so hopefully this is the week.
- I had a bird's eye view in the upper deck, and the WRs could not separate at all. Anybody bashing Brad Kaaya for his performance is nuts. Coley and Berrios can't get back soon enough.
