Kellen Wiley (hurt?)

[jrock2332]

Unless you've been at practice and seen for yourself that Wiley is making plays & not getting playing time then the upside angle is eh to me. I love fast athletic Lbs just as much as the next fan but there's much more to playing LB then just speed. Marcelin is getting plenty burn and looking good tbh so im wondering whats stopping Wiley from playing or whats the coaches reasoning for not playing him(unless he's hurt)

I watch the live games. I've been to two games and seen the rest on tv. I'm a ex football player myself. I'll put it like this a lot of these young dude have the things you cant coach size athleticism etc they just don't have the reps under their belt and need to refine some things. But I would rather roll with the young guys than the older guys who we know what they are. I think Pitt might be the team that gives us a real dogfight and I hope we have everything squared away by notre dame.

 

[jrock2332]

Calling him an old man is an attempt at belittling him you a.zzhole (<- also an attempt at belittling, but this time belittling you).

Just my opinion though.

Some mofoers are just disrespectful pieces of **** plain and simple.

 

[Warrior808]

yall speculate all the time. lol. now I cant.

 

[Alex_Dynamix]

I watch the live games. I've been to two games and seen the rest on tv. I'm a ex football player myself. I'll put it like this a lot of these young dude have the things you cant coach size athleticism etc they just don't have the reps under their belt and need to refine some things. But I would rather roll with the young guys than the older guys who we know what they are. I think Pitt might be the team that gives us a real dogfight and I hope we have everything squared away by notre dame.

I get what you’re saying but the other young guys are out there playing n getting plenty reps but Wiley isn’t for some reason. Why do you think that is ?

 

[DC3]

Dunnigan plays ahead of Day and Taylor.

Toney played ahead of Ray Ray last season.


I'd say Mario will play Freshman over the older guys if they've earned it.

OJ starting since day 1 as a 3 star. If they are ready, they are ready

 

[Mr. Dynasty1]

Have we ever had things workout with a player, whose parent post on the site?

I feel like we are 0 for lol.

No offense to Pops, it’s like it a curse almost lol

 

[MiamiVice7]

Just work, good things will come. That’s it.

 

[Caneofcanes]

Gotta wait his turn, work, and be patient.

My sentiments exactly. Put in the work, develop your skill and earn the coaches trust. Then they can’t take you off the field.

 

[PSU Cane]

You’re not winning anything with Chase Smith and Toure as you’re starting linebackers

don't disagree - but you're not winning more playing time but *****ing about it publicly either. grind and prove you deserve more PT. you want to talk to coaches privately and ask for more of a chance, do it. but grievances on social media are ALWAYS a bad look and rarely makes the situation better.

 

[Canester1]

Have we ever had things workout with a player, whose parent post on the site?

I feel like we are 0 for lol.

No offense to Pops, it’s like it a curse almost lol

Actually no site hometeam but watch how fast cats switch teams on dad as soon as the young man misses a tackle or an assignment

 

[Golsen82]

When will Marcellin be back, hes our best LB i think

 

[CDWright40]

Who cares. The kid has a ton of talent and potential but let’s be real, 95% of people in here would be trashing him if his dad didn’t post on here. Always amazes me he gets a pass because his old man has an account here lol. Silly that he posts at all or even tries to engage, because he’s biased (which he should be as we all would be). Hope it gets sorted out whatever it is and if he leaves so be it, good luck and we’ll keep recruiting just like Bama, UGA, OSU, etc all do.

I only speak for me. I could care less that his dad posts, although I’m glad he’s a cane fan.

I think the kid should get snaps. I’ve seen enough to see the explosive athleticism. Kids like him need game reps to grow. Everyone is saying to play congdon and Cantwell to learn on the job because they are physical freaks. Kellen is in that same category in my opinion. And if he blows some plays we teach him and if we find out he can’t play we let him go.

 

[skyman]

I only speak for me. I could care less that his dad posts, although I’m glad he’s a cane fan.

I think the kid should get snaps. I’ve seen enough to see the explosive athleticism. Kids like him need game reps to grow. Everyone is saying to play congdon and Cantwell to learn on the job because they are physical freaks. Kellen is in that same category in my opinion. And if he blows some plays we teach him and if we find out he can’t play we let him go.

We have guys who shouldnt even be in college anymore playing year 8 and 6 and they have green light to blow assignments, they not dade county boys either let the record show lol.. Politics as usual..

 

[Hurry-Cane]

I only speak for me. I could care less that his dad posts, although I’m glad he’s a cane fan.

I think the kid should get snaps. I’ve seen enough to see the explosive athleticism. Kids like him need game reps to grow. Everyone is saying to play congdon and Cantwell to learn on the job because they are physical freaks. Kellen is in that same category in my opinion. And if he blows some plays we teach him and if we find out he can’t play we let him go.

I don’t disagree with you at all man. Coaches do weird stuff and play or don’t play kids who we think should/shouldn’t in all sports and all levels. Just gotta see what happens, hope he’s patient and it all works out.

 

[TboneJones]

I’m sorry but anyone who thinks Mario is sabotaging winning by playing vets is dead wrong.

He’s not sabotaging wins. You’re projecting onto me what I never said. Mario mostly plays guys with seniority even when the younger guys are overall better or have more upside. It’s called valuing experience. The end.

 

[Calinative]

While we made it to the Natty with Smith, Toure and Bissainthe, one cannot discredit how much Scott and Thomas made the LB’ing corps look better than they were.

well and you know just the objective fact Wes was clearly far superior to Smith....

 

[3rd-43]

When will Marcellin be back, hes our best LB i think

Pitt, earliest

 

[Calinative]

For me Wiley prob was hurt since he seems to not have played at all - not even ST like he normally does on Kickoff.

A) I think the fact that Staff hasn't developed Wiley above Smith in order is a fail

B) I think the fact that Staff is constantly playing Toure and Smith at same time is a fail. But no more so than on non 1sts/2nd&shorts.

C) Regardless what is up with Wiley, Pruitt or Bonner (well and Wiley too obviously) should have been getting force fed snaps Starting with Either 1 of Toure or Smith in with them. This criticism isn't just about Wiley not getting PT. It's about choosing to start Toure And Smith all/most the game together.

So far snaps (against 3 garbage teams mind you):
Player - D snaps, Coverage Snaps (% of total), ST Snaps,
Chase Smith - 136 Snaps, 95 (70%), 41
Toure - 128, 77 (60%), 11
Bonner - 65, 42 (65%), 29
Pruitt - 50, 35 (70%), 46
Marcelin - 35, 20 (57%), 49
Wiley - 30, 11 (37%), 21
Busch - 7, 2 (29%), 23
Campbell - 2, 0 (0%), 8

 

[Alex_Dynamix]

He’s not sabotaging wins. You’re projecting onto me what I never said. Mario mostly plays guys with seniority even when the younger guys are overall better or have more upside. It’s called valuing experience. The end.

This isnt true at all fam lol

 

[Angry Ibis]

We talking about 2026 and if you really wanna go there last year then you have to talk about everything Toure did last year……. Which ain’t nothing to chirp about except for that one play against Texas A&M

We don't beat Clemson in 2023 without Corey Flagg. #FreeCorey