Disagree on Dotson. I want him to learn how to play. He is the best pure athlete on the team. Getting unkown rare athletes and turning them into football players is suppose to be what Petersen is good at.
So wait / you think being a good athlete makes you able to be a good football player and it’s just coaching that is the difference?
What the actual fuck?
Talent in football is having the ability to do the intuitive parts of football. Making people miss, getting people off balance, etc.
Sure you can teach a method to that, but if you don’t have an intuitive feel for how to play CB you aren’t talented just because you have a good 40 time.
That’s the difference between “track speed” and “football speed”.
Contrary to what morons who love the underwear olympics think - track shit does not predict being a good football player.
Yes - if you are ALREADY a good football player, verifying that stuff is useful. But it doesn’t mean you can BECOME a good football player.
Jomon isn’t a good football player. He doesn’t get football. He never makes anything happen.
Great players show flashes early because they get it, they just aren’t consistently producing the conditions that catalyze greatness. Jomon has never done one fucking thing that says he’s good at football. Not one.
His best play as a Husky is running in a straight line vs Oregon. That’s it.
He sucks.
Dotson has shown a great ability to run in to backs of blockers when there is a fucking massive hole in front of him
After the majorly depressing Husky Combine (mostly depressing because Jomon Dotson dominated), I started thinking about what kind of testicle drubbing we are in for during spring ball. Drinking about it for a second, I realized there are basically 10 things (more or less) I would like to see happen during this spring (without calls for death) that would improve our program as much as is possible given that the worst offensive mind in the universe is our HC.
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3. Jomon Dotson in the rep line behind the red-headed kid and a cardboard cutout of Dominique Hampton, which on the back says 'Montana State needs you, brodie - Sincerely, Bryce Sterk, Darren Gardenhire, etc.' in Jimmy Lake's handwriting.
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9. Keith Bonapha accidentally tweet a DM that had been intended for Sean McGrew's girlfriend (or mother). This is the logical conclusion of KB's time here, "Let's blaze and watch the sunrise over LW from my office while I fuck you up against the window" seems like a fitting end.
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- Jordan Chin's dad to replace him on the roster.
For me, the modern (i.e., post JaWarren Hooker) archetype of a guy with blazing fast-twitch speed and no skills* was Greg Ducre. When Ducre was here, I had this daydream that the coaches would remove him from the CB depth chart and just transform him into a fulltime designated kick- and punt-blocking specialist. In this role, he wouldn't have to catch, block, tackle, or make decisions. All he'd have to do is line up opposite every FG, PAT, and punt attempt, avoid jumping offside, run an unimpeded 15-yard dash, and try not to murder the kicker. If he succeeded even 10% of the time, it would have a huge net positive impact on the Huskies' season.
This is basically what I'd like to see UW do with Dotson, McGrew and Chin. Hell, try out all three in the role, and cut loose the two least effective. (Though I haven't quite yet abandoned all hope that McGrew could eventually contribute in other roles.)
* Did you know that, at least as of last year, Ducre was still hanging around with the Steelers? He spent last season on IR after an injury in a preseason game.
I doubt the overall offense is going to change. Unfortunately, the run pass ratio probably won’t either.
However, I don’t think we’re stuck with the jag shitshow from last year. The coaches aren’t completely retarded: those guys only did anything against Utah and Colorado two talentless, worthless programs.
It’s going to be Jones, Bryant, and Osborne with Gaskin and Chico back. Ahmed too. That’s enough talent to bail out Browning.
I actually do expect the ratio to change based on having Gaskin and Ahmed in the backfield and an o-line that can push and pull better than pass protect. That ratio could be deceiving if there are a lot of screen passes to Gaskin and McClutchens though.
The ratio is not a good enough number here.
IDGAF if we are up on Oregon State and run the ball 54 times in the second half.
I would really like to see us run the ball enough to become good at it. I’m not sure we ever really do that. We are all-in on the “Jag of all trades, master of none” offense that helps you when you have no talent, but hinders you when you have to actually be good at something.
Even though it’s not perfect, a better number is our r/p ratio at the end of the first half.
We are very fortunate to be killing most teams these days and so the second halves of 40% of our games don’t matter much.
What I would really like to see is Sosebee, Harris and Roberts start on the interior vs. Auburn and us pass every down. We’re never winning that game anyway and we can maximize the rest of our chances to win.
Pup just wants to see Browning build off his play late in fiesta bowl. First Time I've ever seen him step up in the pocket and throw with authority down field trying to bring his team back. I would suspect that none of you bozos noticed, but that was a huge step for Browning I've never seen it from him. If he can maintain that confidence in the pocket, keep his eyes down field and throw with velocity like he did late in that game, we will be a way better football team
Pup just wants to see Browning build off his play late in fiesta bowl. First Time I've ever seen him step up in the pocket and throw with authority down field trying to bring his team back. I would suspect that none of you bozos noticed, but that was a huge step for Browning I've never seen it from him. If he can maintain that confidence in the pocket, keep his eyes down field and throw with velocity like he did late in that game, we will be a way better football team
Nope...didn't notice that. Was too busy throwing shit around my living room about Browning's first 57 minutes.
Disagree on Dotson. I want him to learn how to play. He is the best pure athlete on the team. Getting unkown rare athletes and turning them into football players is suppose to be what Petersen is good at.
So wait / you think being a good athlete makes you able to be a good football player and it’s just coaching that is the difference?
What the actual fuck?
Talent in football is having the ability to do the intuitive parts of football. Making people miss, getting people off balance, etc.
Sure you can teach a method to that, but if you don’t have an intuitive feel for how to play CB you aren’t talented just because you have a good 40 time.
That’s the difference between “track speed” and “football speed”.
Contrary to what morons who love the underwear olympics think - track shit does not predict being a good football player.
Yes - if you are ALREADY a good football player, verifying that stuff is useful. But it doesn’t mean you can BECOME a good football player.
Jomon isn’t a good football player. He doesn’t get football. He never makes anything happen.
Great players show flashes early because they get it, they just aren’t consistently producing the conditions that catalyze greatness. Jomon has never done one fucking thing that says he’s good at football. Not one.
His best play as a Husky is running in a straight line vs Oregon. That’s it.
Pup just wants to see Browning build off his play late in fiesta bowl. First Time I've ever seen him step up in the pocket and throw with authority down field trying to bring his team back. I would suspect that none of you bozos noticed, but that was a huge step for Browning I've never seen it from him. If he can maintain that confidence in the pocket, keep his eyes down field and throw with velocity like he did late in that game, we will be a way better football team
Nope...didn't notice that. Was too busy throwing shit around my living room about Browning's first 57 minutes.
So was I Meeks. Without Pennis, Chicosan and Bryant id be running for my life too vs those athlete's on D
Pup just wants to see Browning build off his play late in fiesta bowl. First Time I've ever seen him step up in the pocket and throw with authority down field trying to bring his team back. I would suspect that none of you bozos noticed, but that was a huge step for Browning I've never seen it from him. If he can maintain that confidence in the pocket, keep his eyes down field and throw with velocity like he did late in that game, we will be a way better football team
DDY, you have a gift for killing any real optimism I ever have about UW’s offense. I am not entirely sure I appreciate it either.
So essentially UW’s young WRs suck because the offense is too complicated?
All I want to see is UW being physical. Ever since Azeem got injured, it’s like the front seven started regressing back to the weak ass shit we saw before Pete got here.
Pup just wants to see Browning build off his play late in fiesta bowl. First Time I've ever seen him step up in the pocket and throw with authority down field trying to bring his team back. I would suspect that none of you bozos noticed, but that was a huge step for Browning I've never seen it from him. If he can maintain that confidence in the pocket, keep his eyes down field and throw with velocity like he did late in that game, we will be a way better football team
Nope...didn't notice that. Was too busy throwing shit around my living room about Browning's first 57 minutes.
Jeez Guys,,, He was only a Junior.
Wait until He gets another year in the weight room and 7 on 7's.
Pup just wants to see Browning build off his play late in fiesta bowl. First Time I've ever seen him step up in the pocket and throw with authority down field trying to bring his team back. I would suspect that none of you bozos noticed, but that was a huge step for Browning I've never seen it from him. If he can maintain that confidence in the pocket, keep his eyes down field and throw with velocity like he did late in that game, we will be a way better football team
We? will be a better team when Jake Browning isn’t our? QB
1. Folsom's own Jake Browning makes a triumphant return as UW's starting senior QB. It would be an exclamation point on an already brilliant collegiate career. Also, he's a good kid. Need to send him off to the NFL on a high note.
2. Smiff's Beavs pull off the upset in Husky Stadium.
3. Sark gets sacked from one of his NFL gigs and is hired back in some capacity like Mike Riley was in Corvallis.
5. UW plays a nailbiting, heartfelt game against the Barn & loses by a field goal. I want to hear stories the rest of the year about how it was such a close game, because I need to satisfy my quook thirst for vicarious revenge.
6. Pete goes to Eugene and returns to Seattle with an L.
7. Your top in-state recruit opts to attend Central.
8. Jen Cohen is fired and replaced by Keef Gilbertson. For old times sake.
Forgot #4 The season ends with David Shaw on top and Chris Petersen on the bottom, as Stanford breaks the 3 way tie with the other north division teams and backs into the Pac 12 Championship Game for a second year in a row.
1. Folsom's own Jake Browning makes a triumphant return as UW's starting senior QB. It would be an exclamation point on an already brilliant collegiate career. Also, he's a good kid. Need to send him off to the NFL on a high note.
2. Smiff's Beavs pull off the upset in Husky Stadium.
3. Sark gets sacked from one of his NFL gigs and is hired back in some capacity like Mike Riley was in Corvallis.
5. UW plays a nailbiting, heartfelt game against the Barn & loses by a field goal. I want to hear stories the rest of the year about how it was such a close game, because I need to satisfy my quook thirst for vicarious revenge.
6. Pete goes to Eugene and returns to Seattle with an L.
7. Your top in-state recruit opts to attend Central.
8. Jen Cohen is fired and replaced by Keef Gilbertson. For old times sake.
Pup just wants to see Browning build off his play late in fiesta bowl. First Time I've ever seen him step up in the pocket and throw with authority down field trying to bring his team back. I would suspect that none of you bozos noticed, but that was a huge step for Browning I've never seen it from him. If he can maintain that confidence in the pocket, keep his eyes down field and throw with velocity like he did late in that game, we will be a way better football team
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This is basically what I'd like to see UW do with Dotson, McGrew and Chin. Hell, try out all three in the role, and cut loose the two least effective. (Though I haven't quite yet abandoned all hope that McGrew could eventually contribute in other roles.)
* Did you know that, at least as of last year, Ducre was still hanging around with the Steelers? He spent last season on IR after an injury in a preseason game.
So essentially UW’s young WRs suck because the offense is too complicated?
All I want to see is UW being physical. Ever since Azeem got injured, it’s like the front seven started regressing back to the weak ass shit we saw before Pete got here.
Wait until He gets another year in the weight room and 7 on 7's.
1. Folsom's own Jake Browning makes a triumphant return as UW's starting senior QB. It would be an exclamation point on an already brilliant collegiate career. Also, he's a good kid. Need to send him off to the NFL on a high note.
2. Smiff's Beavs pull off the upset in Husky Stadium.
3. Sark gets sacked from one of his NFL gigs and is hired back in some capacity like Mike Riley was in Corvallis.
5. UW plays a nailbiting, heartfelt game against the Barn & loses by a field goal. I want to hear stories the rest of the year about how it was such a close game, because I need to satisfy my quook thirst for vicarious revenge.
6. Pete goes to Eugene and returns to Seattle with an L.
7. Your top in-state recruit opts to attend Central.
8. Jen Cohen is fired and replaced by Keef Gilbertson. For old times sake.
9. Another year, another loss to Arizona State.
10. UW plungers Chip Kelly's Bruins.