Jacob and wingo

[SWFLSWAGG17]

As the #1 team in the nation, WR's are expected to make that catch.

The more success we have, the more the goalposts shift, the more we expect greatness every time from everyone and complain when we don't see it.

 

[Da Jumbo Mutombo]

Not many WRs can make the grab. You only have a short time to adjust and try to grab it while twisting and contorting your body to reach back. Then the defender coming inches from tipping it changes your process because now you have to try and see and project where the tipped pass may land to at least try not to keep the defenders from catching it. All that in the blink of an eye. Don’t put your guys in that situation, QB, just take the first down! Nearly got Mali destroyed on another where Upshaw was wide open because the safety doubled Mali.

Not to sound disrespectful, but there is no way you have played football in your life. Youre making that catch seem like its Randy Moss esque having to jump over 3 defenders and one hand a catch.

Dude, he was wide tf open. It wasnt even a high velocity throw. A simple body adjustment like that is not difficult.

If you ask Upshaw, bet you he says he should have 100% caught that. It was just a drop, it happens.

 

[Numb Nuts]

I agree and I was ****ed when it happened. With that said, I believe Briggs was open and thought DM should’ve passed it to him. He has definitely forced some passes where he could’ve passed it elsewhere.

As a team, there’s a few things to clean up on both sides. And despite that, we’ve been dominating.

How did Mensah force that pass to Upshaw (the one he dropped on 4th down)? What was forced? Upshaw was behind the defense in a zone spot all by himself.

 

[Aaron305fan]

The more success we have, the more the goalposts shift, the more we expect greatness every time from everyone and complain when we don't see it.

Upshaw has made more difficult catches than that at his short time at Miami. I bet if you ask him, he will say he should have made that catch

 

[canesigep23]

Are folks really trying to say Upshaw's drop was more on Mensah? Could he have thrown it another foot inside? Sure. But that's a ball Upshaw catches 99 out of 100 times. It was also the right read by Mensah.....its a TD if Upshaw makes the play.

 

[KingB02]

Not to sound disrespectful, but there is no way you have played football in your life. Youre making that catch seem like its Randy Moss esque having to jump over 3 defenders and one hand a catch.

Dude, he was wide tf open. It wasnt even a high velocity throw. A simple body adjustment like that is not difficult.

If you ask Upshaw, bet you he says he should have 100% caught that. It was just a drop, it happens.

Don’t over exaggerate what I said bud. Of course Upshaw would say he must catch that. But Mensah would also tell you he should’ve placed it better

 

[CTCANE]

Upshaws drop was egregious. Went from going up 24-0 to 17-7. Those kind of drops completely change games

Sorry he isn't perfect. All in all our receivers have dropped only a handful of passes all season. Btw, yes he should have caught it but the pass was slightly behind him

 

[ST26]

If anything, Upshaw deserves more targets

 

[SWFLSWAGG17]

Upshaw has made more difficult catches than that at his short time at Miami. I bet if you ask him, he will say he should have made that catch

I agree. He is a great player and would want that one back.

I just find it amusing he is getting criticized like he is Baumann in the Natty. Because things have gone well, and we are #1 in the Country, 0 amount of mistakes or learning experiences are acceptable. All because we have avoided mistakes and enjoyed a little success.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

that throw was slightly behind him, but he still should have caught that ball. On that 4th down Mensah had i believe Elijah Lofton open right in front of him. If Mensah throws it to him, it's an easy first down pickup plus another 10-15 yards gained.

Briggs was right in front of him. Much easier throw and catch. Not making excuses for Upshaw but Mensah could have thrown it to Briggs or ran for the first.

 

[Aaron305fan]

I agree. He is a great player and would want that one back.

I just find it amusing he is getting criticized like he is Baumann in the Natty. Because things have gone well, and we are #1 in the Country, 0 amount of mistakes or learning experiences are acceptable. All because we have avoided mistakes and enjoyed a little success.

He's human, just like everyone else, except maybe Baby Jesus LOL I don't think anyone on here is saying he sucks, just that it was a catchable ball even though it wasn't a great throw by Mensah. Also, Mensah should have taken the shorter and easier pass for the first down. With that being said, that drop did change the trajectory of the game and gave Pitt some life. If you ask me, I still believe Upshaw is one of the top 3-4 receivers and will make some big plays to help win games in the future.

 

[Angry Ibis]

Dropped the ball???

Mensah led him into triple coverage and he got blasted on that play and I’m surprised he jumped right up.

He should not have even been in at that point, nor thrown into a kill shot... insane risking our best player that way. Insane.

 

[Angry Ibis]

The more success we have, the more the goalposts shift, the more we expect greatness every time from everyone and complain when we don't see it.

Don't twist the goal post moving. The goal posts are finally being put back where they belong.

 

[CanefaninBuckeyeland]

The adult in the room has spoken lol

Wait, @RVACane ?

 

[joseermonfils]

Upshaw drops one pass and now he’s trash. I 100% thinks he deserves more targets he is a good route runner and I actually like him after the catch. Yall need to calm down

 

[Manfred_Cane]

Upshaw drops one pass and now he’s trash. I 100% thinks he deserves more targets he is a good route runner and I actually like him after the catch. Yall need to calm down

He's definitely not trash.

I think he's had some missed opportunities the last 2 games to build on good performances.

The sideline lob that Mensah threw that Upshaw came back to. There was an FSU Defender a little in the way but if I'm not mistaken, it hit him in the bread basket. Gotta make that.

And the Pitt drop. Yes the throw was a little behind him, however, it hit him in his hands and I have confidence in Upshaw to make that catch normally.

He's so close to putting it together imo.

 

[MikeyCanez]

I think it is fair to at least worry about our wide receivers, especially against better defenses. Watching our offense operate against Notre Dame will be a great litmus test for how well-rounded our offense really is.

I like Upshaw and Barkate, but I am not sold that they are capable of punishing a good secondary like Notre Dame.

Josh Moore is arguably one of our biggest losses because we just don't have many other wide receivers ready to contribute that look like him.

 

[mr.h]

Need to start seeing more of them going forward. Jacob’s has that deep threat ability that we can use. Wingo can do it all too. Makes us even more dangerous on offense.

What about Paris… 6’5” …had some quality catches

 

[mr.h]

Not to sound disrespectful, but there is no way you have played football in your life. Youre making that catch seem like its Randy Moss esque having to jump over 3 defenders and one hand a catch.

Dude, he was wide tf open. It wasnt even a high velocity throw. A simple body adjustment like that is not difficult.

If you ask Upshaw, bet you he says he should have 100% caught that. It was just a drop, it happens.

Thinking after the catch. The more he plays the less it happens

 

[skyman]

I think it is fair to at least worry about our wide receivers, especially against better defenses. Watching our offense operate against Notre Dame will be a great litmus test for how well-rounded our offense really is.

I like Upshaw and Barkate, but I am not sold that they are capable of punishing a good secondary like Notre Dame.

Josh Moore is arguably one of our biggest losses because we just don't have many other wide receivers ready to contribute that look like him.

Agreed, I want to see these guys win their one on one and create separation..