Some tidbits from practice

[CANEMC]

OL is our biggest weakness for sure but we can balance that by having some of, if not, the best coaching and development in college

Margins are razor thin these days for everyone with NIL for sure

If the OL becomes an issue, Shannon will have to adjust the plan to quicker/underneath routes. Which means we'll continue to see everyone's favorite.......................SCREENS!

 

[JHallCanes]

If the OL becomes an issue, Shannon will have to adjust the plan to quicker/underneath routes. Which means we'll continue to see everyone's favorite.......................SCREENS!

Ha no doubt

I don’t think the OL will be an issue just a step down from what was an incredible group last year. Mensah the way he moves around in the pocket is really going to help. We lacked explosive plays for a lot of reasons but Becks inability to really buy any time/or wait didn’t help

 

[Damiencane86]

OL is our biggest weakness for sure but we can balance that by having some of, if not, the best coaching and development in college

Margins are razor thin these days for everyone with NIL for sure

I dunno, I still need the linebackers to show me a bit more but early on in season my focus will be on OL and special teams.

 

[RVACane]

We have so many good athletes on this team it’s ridiculous.

Filthy good???

 

[JHallCanes]

I dunno, I still need the linebackers to show me a bit more but early on in season my focus will be on OL and special teams.

LB room has needed massive improvement for a while now I agree

I suppose I mean more like the drop off from last year with OL is the issue. LB room should be a push at minimum at likely a step up especially if Wiley is as advertised

 

[Miami Nights]

Still a little uncomfortable/shocking to be so excited about the DL when we just lost the best DE duo that’s ever played here

Time will tell but Kenard Lang and Kenny Holmes currently hold that distiction

 

[amanan28]

I recently went back and watched the first 3 playoff games (no Indiana game yet)
I couldn't believe how much they used LF all over the field. They had him lined up over the center, W9, stacked. I noticed that he started to use his bend and power more efficiently. At times, his power looked like it surprised him!
Obvious passing downs are going to be a nightmare for opposing teams. I expect a lot more blitzing from Mo and Chase too.
I think we'll still use the nickel but Scott was a 1 of 1 when it came to pursuit and his ability to move through blocks. More A gap pressure and a ton on picks this year.

You got a good link for OSU game?

 

[Canesfan1899]

Ha no doubt

I don’t think the OL will be an issue just a step down from what was an incredible group last year. Mensah the way he moves around in the pocket is really going to help. We lacked explosive plays for a lot of reasons but Becks inability to really buy any time/or wait didn’t help

OL has a chance to be really good, just young and expect some growing pains.

 

[OldhamA]

Yea those 98, 99 and 00 teams were filled with guys who you looked at and said, "well, that's the best we're ever gonna do at that position". Then 2001 hits.

Edge turns into Portis
Bubba Franks turns into Shockey
Blades turns into Reed
Moss and Wayne turn into Johnson
Morgan turns into Vilma

You just never know whose gonna become a star and how good they can be.

Give me Edge and Morgan over Portis and Vilma.

 

[Odysseus]

Lightfoot is my guy. Not only because he's from Chicago, he went after Simeon Barrow in the bowl game in 2024.

For real bro for a true freshman to go after Barrow like that we knew he was a dog

 

[JHallCanes]

Time will tell but Kenard Lang and Kenny Holmes currently hold that distiction

Go to bed old man