Linebackers

[ML1492]

Happy for Chase. I remember watching his HS tape and thinking he was an incredible steal with his size and athleticism. IFIRC a lot of his tape was as a receiver. Injuries really set him back but I appreciate his commitment to the program

 

[skillydoo]

Wes and Toure played great. Popo pops. I have been patiently waiting on Chase Smith to play well. He stood out tonight physically. I hope he has another year. Idk.

 

[JHallCanes]

Toure is a force off the edge. We saw that a bit with Kiko as well

It’s not a deep group but they are playing well

 

[Gables Canes]

Toure is a force off the edge. We saw that a bit with Kiko as well

It’s not a deep group but they are playing well

I think it’s a deep group. Wes, Toure, Popo, Smith, an athletic freshman in Wiley. If Washington and Bonner can get healthy that only adds to the depth

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Chase Smith > Toure

No switch out Toure for Wesley

 

[Gables Canes]

Very happy for Chase Smith. He is thriving in this defense and also looks like he’s gained his twitch back. He’s always been instinctual and a good hitter, but he lost a lot of juice with all the injuries. Tonight he looked like the LB we all hoped to see when he signed here. If he keeps playing like this, it’s going to be hard to keep him on the field.

 

[TheShredder]

No switch out Toure for Wesley

Toure has no twitch imo kinda stuff. Keep Wes

 

[Cane30]

I won't pretend I didn't mention it multiple times since Spring. I thought he should be starting.

 

[twes.305]

Smith looked fast sideline to sideline as well. If he could stay healthy and come back next season, he might have an opportunity to really get back into form and level up.

 

[BigWindyCane1]

Aside from his TD-saving tackle of his teammate Toney on Toney’s punt return, did Toure register a tackle?

 

[rsa coral gables]

i couldn't believe my eyes when the backers were covering the flats and most plays were going for 3-4 yards rather than 10-12 yards.

were they on cocaine, i asked myself.

 

[Sabetta]

Went back and watched the defense. Chase was making plays all over and showing speed and instincts. He made a play at the end of the first half on a fast WR in coverage that would've gone for a big gain if the other LBs were in coverage. Next play stuffs the run and then blows up another play on a run blitz on 3rd down. He should be starting vs UF. Toure is too much of a liability in coverage.

 

[mirvin88]

Chase Smith was all over the field and could have made two big turn over plays. His athleticism really popped out today and let's hope he's a great 4th backer the rest of the year

I couldn’t believe that was Chase almost snatching a possible pick 6.

 

[skillydoo]

Went back and watched the defense. Chase was making plays all over and showing speed and instincts. He made a play at the end of the first half on a fast WR in coverage that would've gone for a big gain if the other LBs were in coverage. Next play stuffs the run and then blows up another play on a run blitz on 3rd down. He should be starting vs UF. Toure is too much of a liability in coverage.

Will be curious to see if they reward Smith in the Fla game. I doubt he starts? But should get alot of burn.

 

[DubCaliCane]

Toure is a force off the edge. We saw that a bit with Kiko as well

It’s not a deep group but they are playing well

Man, Kiko in this scheme would have been lights out.

 

[Hufftwoseven]

Against a great running qb they had bryrum brown scared to run ngl. Did a great job on the run defense today

I’m sure staff told Brown to play it smart. Knocked him out for the season last year. So he’s got the whole conference schedule ahead of him, I legit never saw him slide until this past weekend.

 

[TouchMoney26]

No switch out Toure for Wesley

I'd put Wesley at 4 behind Popo too

 

[Sabetta]

Will be curious to see if they reward Smith in the Fla game. I doubt he starts? But should get alot of burn.

If we're gonna play the best players he should start. We dont have LBs who can do what he did in that game. He just needs to clean up his tackling.
Wesley is what he is at this point and shouldn't be starting at Miami. Toure has been decent.
PoPo is mid, as an athlete and a run defender.
I'd like to start seeing what Bonner and Wiley can do. We need better athletes and that's what really stood out to me about Smith.

 

[brock]

I’m sure staff told Brown to play it smart. Knocked him out for the season last year. So he’s got the whole conference schedule ahead of him, I legit never saw him slide until this past weekend.

Yeah he was running scared which is usually not what he do

 

[Memnon]