Another Coug perspective:
WSU Strengths-
QB- sometimes holds the ball too long, but very steady performer.
WR- Our best is Marks who will likely miss the game, but we are about 10 deep with decent quality here.
RB- We don't run a ton, but they average out well when we do, and all can catch. Still Sophs and RS Fresh, so blocking and pattern mistakes do happen. Also sometimes try too hard to get outside instead of bursting up field.
OL- Experiences and pretty athletic. Overall above average unit, if Dahl plays the line is much better, but he missed the past 4 games.
MLB - Pelluer is a player who will be all over the field. The other LBs are ok to above average, but he stands out.
DL- mostly depth. Vaeo is a beast, and Hercules is going to be one. He wreaks havoc when in there, but still a RS fresh, so more of a rotational situation guy at this point.
Late game clutch play - QB sort of feeds comfort to the team, and stays calm under pressure with the game on the line. Very steady.
Weaknesses -
Consistency - Some games we look great, others we look a bit gun shy and lost. Not sure what the key is outside of maturing a bit.
Pressure - our DL does a good job with TFL, but does not seem to be able to generate consistent pressure and will miss some run fits due to over pursuit leading to RB's and QB's running for a bunch of yards. Has gotten better, but is still an issue for this group.
D-play makers - we have created more turnovers this year than last, but that was a very low bar. We really do not have anyone who would need to be game planned for specifically on D. They are ok at times, sporadic at others. The will is there, but the leadership is not a constant IMHO. Few upperclassmen is probably a large part of this (and the ones we have are generally not the better players).
