canefan88xbl
Redshirt Freshman
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*First time posting* I'll share some thoughts (none that should be shocking) and then ask some questions:
1) Going into this season the teams biggest weakness was DL. We all knew this. It was a bit of a mirage early on when our rotations featuring AQM, Tyriq, Gilbert, etc. was having success pressuring the QB. I think this was a result of weaker competition (vs. improvement). Ultimately, we lack talent up front, especially at the tackle spot. None of the veteran guys were heralded recruits, and the ones with higher upside, have not panned out. The investigation def. impacted recruiting, but I do think we went after too many flyers (like Kamalu). This upcoming class is stacked with good DLs, but other than Valentine (assuming Stuckey doesn't qualify), our efforts should be focused on an elite DT. I don't think Moten, assuming he will play DT at the next level (and commits), has the size to come in and play right away.
2) Our offense is so vanilla right now, its sickening. I'm not sure how much is a result of Coley or Morris not being right, but when even the broadcasters identify that Malcolm isn't normally in the game for passing plays, you know you're in trouble. We obviously lack playmakers and dynamic athletes currently, but we need to play into some of our strengths, and we don't appear to be doing so often enough. This clearly isn't last years offense, especially with Duke and Dorsett out, so we need make adjustments accordingly.
3) In terms of talent, we are far from being able to compete with elite programs. We need serious help at DL, LB, DB (safety), RB, and WR. I don't think we've adequately done so in this recruiting class, so far.
4) I think the coaching turnover really hurt the offense this year. Not saying Jedd was the greatest, but the combination of him McDonald and Richardson, def. had an impact. I think Richardson was great at maximizing talent. One the other side of the ball, I know its easy to criticize Coach D, but its hard to argue what he accomplished at Temple. He isn't getting fired, and I don't think he'll get a HC offer, so he is here for as long as Golden is. If our defensive isn't elite in two years (assuming people don't leave) then we can put his head on a spike.
Questions:
1) Why don't we play out of a nickel package more often? Is there an unwritten rule that one of our OLB has to cover the slot WR?
2) Does anyone else think Stephen is a *****? That might sound a bit harsh. I like Stephen, I think he has all the measureables to be an elite QB, and I don't think it can be undervalued that he's played for three different coordinators. However, for the last three weeks, we've heard from Golden that he is fine, and this is the best he's looked blah blah...HE then comes out and throws with no mechanics and runs with a gimp.
3) Is our offensive play calling limited, because Morris is "hurt"?
4) Anyone else prefer to get beat with AQM and Tyriq playing three downs, on some drives, then watch our defense get no pressure?
1) Going into this season the teams biggest weakness was DL. We all knew this. It was a bit of a mirage early on when our rotations featuring AQM, Tyriq, Gilbert, etc. was having success pressuring the QB. I think this was a result of weaker competition (vs. improvement). Ultimately, we lack talent up front, especially at the tackle spot. None of the veteran guys were heralded recruits, and the ones with higher upside, have not panned out. The investigation def. impacted recruiting, but I do think we went after too many flyers (like Kamalu). This upcoming class is stacked with good DLs, but other than Valentine (assuming Stuckey doesn't qualify), our efforts should be focused on an elite DT. I don't think Moten, assuming he will play DT at the next level (and commits), has the size to come in and play right away.
2) Our offense is so vanilla right now, its sickening. I'm not sure how much is a result of Coley or Morris not being right, but when even the broadcasters identify that Malcolm isn't normally in the game for passing plays, you know you're in trouble. We obviously lack playmakers and dynamic athletes currently, but we need to play into some of our strengths, and we don't appear to be doing so often enough. This clearly isn't last years offense, especially with Duke and Dorsett out, so we need make adjustments accordingly.
3) In terms of talent, we are far from being able to compete with elite programs. We need serious help at DL, LB, DB (safety), RB, and WR. I don't think we've adequately done so in this recruiting class, so far.
4) I think the coaching turnover really hurt the offense this year. Not saying Jedd was the greatest, but the combination of him McDonald and Richardson, def. had an impact. I think Richardson was great at maximizing talent. One the other side of the ball, I know its easy to criticize Coach D, but its hard to argue what he accomplished at Temple. He isn't getting fired, and I don't think he'll get a HC offer, so he is here for as long as Golden is. If our defensive isn't elite in two years (assuming people don't leave) then we can put his head on a spike.
Questions:
1) Why don't we play out of a nickel package more often? Is there an unwritten rule that one of our OLB has to cover the slot WR?
2) Does anyone else think Stephen is a *****? That might sound a bit harsh. I like Stephen, I think he has all the measureables to be an elite QB, and I don't think it can be undervalued that he's played for three different coordinators. However, for the last three weeks, we've heard from Golden that he is fine, and this is the best he's looked blah blah...HE then comes out and throws with no mechanics and runs with a gimp.
3) Is our offensive play calling limited, because Morris is "hurt"?
4) Anyone else prefer to get beat with AQM and Tyriq playing three downs, on some drives, then watch our defense get no pressure?
