If our defense had that much potential Mario wouldn’t be taking so many portalIt’s also Spring. And Kevin Steele is the real deal. Wouldn’t be surprised if this D looks a lot more ferocious in the fall
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If our defense had that much potential Mario wouldn’t be taking so many portalIt’s also Spring. And Kevin Steele is the real deal. Wouldn’t be surprised if this D looks a lot more ferocious in the fall
Fire is old guard, brother. He knows enough to differentiate at the player level who is a JAG, mediocre, good, great and elite. He runs a little too optmisitic at times. But the man knows his football.
@Umfire87 Help us understand the LB situation a little more. Keontra stepping up that much? When we're in 4-3, who were the MLBs and how'd they play?
If our defense had that much potential Mario wouldn’t be taking so many portal
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Compared to our practices in the past, what would you say is different today versus the past few years? Anything stick out to you that would show us this new staff will be different and better? We see the improvements in adding players from the portal ala high expectations, does this staff impress you as superior????? Thank You in advance!Used to be Umfire on this site.
I got invited to go to practice today. Here’s what I saw, position grade:
QB: A. Loaded. TVD is 1st material. Backups have real talent. TVD was anticipating everything. And then sticking it in a bucket. Enjoy him while he lasts.
RB: A-
TE: A
WR: B+
OL: B
This offense is going to torch people. Top 10 in the country offense.
Defense
DE: B-
DT: C-
LB: C-
DB: B-
Safeties are good to very good. Corners are decent. DL is decent. This is a mid tier ACC defense
Physicality first and foremost. More coaches so more teaching. It’ll take some time but as you said it’s night and day difference.I will also say the practice was night and day better than last year. No downtime and kids were getting actually taught between reps. Vibe is very positive on greentree
Modest is fine as long as we are a long way from worst in college football in tackling. That was ******* embarrassing and should never happen at UM under ANY coaching staff, no matter how remedial they are.I don't think anyone is expecting an elite defense. That said, we almost won out last season on the offense and talent alone. A modest improvement on defense and offense gets us cooking in the ACC.
I’m thinking you’re probably a bit overly optimistic on the OL or the DL is really depleted at the moment.Used to be Umfire on this site.
I got invited to go to practice today. Here’s what I saw, position grade:
QB: A. Loaded. TVD is 1st material. Backups have real talent. TVD was anticipating everything. And then sticking it in a bucket. Enjoy him while he lasts.
RB: A-
TE: A
WR: B+
OL: B
This offense is going to torch people. Top 10 in the country offense.
Defense
DE: B-
DT: C-
LB: C-
DB: B-
Safeties are good to very good. Corners are decent. DL is decent. This is a mid tier ACC defense
Offense was light years ahead last year.It’s also Spring. And Kevin Steele is the real deal. Wouldn’t be surprised if this D looks a lot more ferocious in the fall
Harvey has been coming on of late. K Smith has been really good all spring, one of the most consistent players.
Good stuff Fire!!
What would you say overall about OL?I do probably err on the optimistic side, but that’s how I am built.
Flagg and Steed both got time there today (I was only there for about 75 minutes). They are both decent linebackers and that’s kinda the problem.
The whole thing besides coaching with Miami is where are the difference makers? Where are the elite kids?
By elite, I mean top 5 at their position in CFB.
The past 10 YEARS we’ve had maybe 3. Duke, Phillips, maybe Brevin. Maybe Rousseau
BAMA has 3 of these a year.
THAT is a key component between 9 wins and 11.
We have at least 1 this year
I do probably err on the optimistic side, but that’s how I am built.
Flagg and Steed both got time there today (I was only there for about 75 minutes). They are both decent linebackers and that’s kinda the problem.
The whole thing besides coaching with Miami is where are the difference makers? Where are the elite kids?
By elite, I mean top 5 at their position in CFB.
The past 10 YEARS we’ve had maybe 3. Duke, Phillips, maybe Brevin. Maybe Rousseau
BAMA has 3 of these a year.
THAT is a key component between 9 wins and 11.
We have at least 1 this year
We are right on schedule for the offseason.. After spring game next week we start the PR campaign for 15-0 for the rest of offseason.. Should be good times..Bring in 3 OL transfer's, a true #1 WR, development and I would hope for a Top 15. Their is no chance this is a Top 10 O with what we have now and we have TVD. I assume that's a joke. The D this great O is playing against is bad? The D strength is the secondary right now without Rique or Porter. That's our strength. Restrepo who I like, is unquestionably our best WR right now. He is going to catch a lot of 10 yard passes. We need upgrades on both sides of the ball. They would be happier if all 3 starting LB's were the 2nd string. What's behind the 3 starters now is Chase and Wesley. Chase is taking somebody's spot. They are going to have to bring in at least 2 LB's with 3 or more guys leaving. This hype is starting to get to last off seasons level. I hope to have a very different opinion by the end of Fall and I think I will. I just can't lie to myself about the roster at the moment.
So you're saying we will have to outscore everyone.Used to be Umfire on this site.
I got invited to go to practice today. Here’s what I saw, position grade:
QB: A. Loaded. TVD is 1st material. Backups have real talent. TVD was anticipating everything. And then sticking it in a bucket. Enjoy him while he lasts.
RB: A-
TE: A
WR: B+
OL: B
This offense is going to torch people. Top 10 in the country offense.
Defense
DE: B-
DT: C-
LB: C-
DB: B-
Safeties are good to very good. Corners are decent. DL is decent. This is a mid tier ACC defense
I hope you’re right. With the offense we should have, a mod-tier ACC defense will win us a lot of games.Used to be Umfire on this site.
I got invited to go to practice today. Here’s what I saw, position grade:
QB: A. Loaded. TVD is 1st material. Backups have real talent. TVD was anticipating everything. And then sticking it in a bucket. Enjoy him while he lasts.
RB: A-
TE: A
WR: B+
OL: B
This offense is going to torch people. Top 10 in the country offense.
Defense
DE: B-
DT: C-
LB: C-
DB: B-
Safeties are good to very good. Corners are decent. DL is decent. This is a mid tier ACC defense
My fave part was used to be Umfire.Used to be Umfire on this site.
I got invited to go to practice today. Here’s what I saw, position grade:
QB: A. Loaded. TVD is 1st material. Backups have real talent. TVD was anticipating everything. And then sticking it in a bucket. Enjoy him while he lasts.
RB: A-
TE: A
WR: B+
OL: B
This offense is going to torch people. Top 10 in the country offense.
Defense
DE: B-
DT: C-
LB: C-
DB: B-
Safeties are good to very good. Corners are decent. DL is decent. This is a mid tier ACC defense
Normally, the Defense is ahead of a Offense during a spring, especially when the Offense is playing Vanilla. Sure, there are a lot of injuries but I think our Defense is in trouble. I expect the portal to be a short term solution.It’s also Spring. And Kevin Steele is the real deal. Wouldn’t be surprised if this D looks a lot more ferocious in the fall
This plan is bold, but it just may work…So you're saying we will have to outscore everyone.