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Monday rewatch thoughts
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UW was by far the more physical team. Obviously there's the 300 yards on the ground, but beyond that we were on the giving end of virtually all of the big hits in the game. Dom delivered multiple shots, the OL manhandled people and Dillon, Westover and Penix all picked up first downs by sheer will. The receivers were physical too (Ja'Lynn with another tough contested catch, Germ with an absolute decleater of a block).
Kickoff unit (especially Grady Gross) was an unsung hero. UW kicked off 9 times, 6 of them went for touchbacks (I didn't count how many of those were fair caught), only two that weren't were the one Branch let hit that didn't get into the end zone and he got tackled at the 5, a 17 yard return from the goalline to the 17 and the final of the day which Branch brought out from the goal line for 22 yards. Officially 43 yards on 3 returns for an average of 14.3 per return. Even if you take out the 4 yard debacle we held arguably the most explosive returner in the nation to under 20 yards per return.
Gross hit all his PATs and calmly knocked through another FG. Dude's been a revelation this year.
Super proud of Grubb. He called damn near a perfect game. There were more yards to be had in the passing game with our talent but they were easier to come by on the ground and he was willing to take them. Just a clinic.
Tybo doesn't have Dillon's vision but man he's explosive with the ball in his hands. Curious why we haven't tried him at KOR, would rather see him back then than Ngata if we're too worried about keeping Germie healthy. Maybe they trust his ball control? Love to have DJ come back next year but if he doesn't Tybo will get a lot of run.
Middle screen to Rome is just devastating. How do you stop that?
Penix made really good decisions, the one pick aside (which was really just an amazing defensive play by the tipper and a really good play by the interceptor). He was content to take what the defense gave him and didn't try and force the ball down field. When he did go downfield he drew a couple DPI's (including the huge one on Rome to wipe out Tybo's hold at midfield), converted the huge fourth down on the busted coverage to Rome, hit Polk for his patented going up for the ball while being hit grab and put one where Giles had a shot but couldn't quite reel it in. He also had a couple tough 1 yard runs when 1 yard was all that was needed. And of course the Heisman dime to Culp.
Speaking of Culp the TE's really made their presence felt. Cuevas had a nice grab early, Culp had the incredible TD and Westover had the big 3rd down pickup I referenced at the beginning. Plus lots of blocking contributions.
Probably not news but Parker Brailsford is a future All American and Probe Owl CENTER. He moves so well and his technique is really advanced for somebody so young. He's really good at guard but he's incredible at center.
Fautanu is probably gone, I can't imagine how he lasts past the second round. Just an incredible athlete at that size.
Trice had a very Trice like game. If we got any PUSH from the middle to match his HEAT from the edge he'd rack up the sacks. As it was he harassed Caleb all game and had a nice stop or two in the running game.
Couldn't possibly be happier for ZTF. The chemistry of the team and the staff really stood out. They love ZTF and he loves them. Proud of the way they rallied around him. That strip sack changed the whole complexion of the game.
Punt unit has to get that ball out there. Just a brutal block.
Fewer dumb penalties than I expected. Refs mostly let them play, can't remember any personal fouls other than the one tripping on Brailsford early and the nonsense call on Troy where SC didn't get hands to the face for taking his helmet off. Only maybe one DPI. I don't think we had a single downfield hold or block in the back despite all the long runs and screens. ESPN never did show us if the illegal formation on Rome was legit or not, interested to see if anyone can get the all 22 of that. Seemed like a weird call. Maybe our cleanest game, at least against a decent opponent.
We were about 1 tenth of a second from a scoop and score for Ulo, great play by Elijah to strip the ball, super super close to a catch.
We burned a TO early on defense when we somehow only had 9 men on the field. Defensive coaching still leaves a lot to be desired, players look confused often, don't know where to be or what their responsibilities are. This is going to burn us eventually.
Kickoff unit (especially Grady Gross) was an unsung hero. UW kicked off 9 times, 6 of them went for touchbacks (I didn't count how many of those were fair caught), only two that weren't were the one Branch let hit that didn't get into the end zone and he got tackled at the 5, a 17 yard return from the goalline to the 17 and the final of the day which Branch brought out from the goal line for 22 yards. Officially 43 yards on 3 returns for an average of 14.3 per return. Even if you take out the 4 yard debacle we held arguably the most explosive returner in the nation to under 20 yards per return.
Gross hit all his PATs and calmly knocked through another FG. Dude's been a revelation this year.
Super proud of Grubb. He called damn near a perfect game. There were more yards to be had in the passing game with our talent but they were easier to come by on the ground and he was willing to take them. Just a clinic.
Tybo doesn't have Dillon's vision but man he's explosive with the ball in his hands. Curious why we haven't tried him at KOR, would rather see him back then than Ngata if we're too worried about keeping Germie healthy. Maybe they trust his ball control? Love to have DJ come back next year but if he doesn't Tybo will get a lot of run.
Middle screen to Rome is just devastating. How do you stop that?
Penix made really good decisions, the one pick aside (which was really just an amazing defensive play by the tipper and a really good play by the interceptor). He was content to take what the defense gave him and didn't try and force the ball down field. When he did go downfield he drew a couple DPI's (including the huge one on Rome to wipe out Tybo's hold at midfield), converted the huge fourth down on the busted coverage to Rome, hit Polk for his patented going up for the ball while being hit grab and put one where Giles had a shot but couldn't quite reel it in. He also had a couple tough 1 yard runs when 1 yard was all that was needed. And of course the Heisman dime to Culp.
Speaking of Culp the TE's really made their presence felt. Cuevas had a nice grab early, Culp had the incredible TD and Westover had the big 3rd down pickup I referenced at the beginning. Plus lots of blocking contributions.
Probably not news but Parker Brailsford is a future All American and Probe Owl CENTER. He moves so well and his technique is really advanced for somebody so young. He's really good at guard but he's incredible at center.
Fautanu is probably gone, I can't imagine how he lasts past the second round. Just an incredible athlete at that size.
Trice had a very Trice like game. If we got any PUSH from the middle to match his HEAT from the edge he'd rack up the sacks. As it was he harassed Caleb all game and had a nice stop or two in the running game.
Couldn't possibly be happier for ZTF. The chemistry of the team and the staff really stood out. They love ZTF and he loves them. Proud of the way they rallied around him. That strip sack changed the whole complexion of the game.
Punt unit has to get that ball out there. Just a brutal block.
Fewer dumb penalties than I expected. Refs mostly let them play, can't remember any personal fouls other than the one tripping on Brailsford early and the nonsense call on Troy where SC didn't get hands to the face for taking his helmet off. Only maybe one DPI. I don't think we had a single downfield hold or block in the back despite all the long runs and screens. ESPN never did show us if the illegal formation on Rome was legit or not, interested to see if anyone can get the all 22 of that. Seemed like a weird call. Maybe our cleanest game, at least against a decent opponent.
We were about 1 tenth of a second from a scoop and score for Ulo, great play by Elijah to strip the ball, super super close to a catch.
We burned a TO early on defense when we somehow only had 9 men on the field. Defensive coaching still leaves a lot to be desired, players look confused often, don't know where to be or what their responsibilities are. This is going to burn us eventually.
Comments
I hate that we didn't get Austin Jones out of HS or out of the portal, always loved that dude.
I was impressed by the pressure the DL provided. DJ's point about the rushing yards UW gave up is valid but I think a lot of those yards came from the presence of Williams and what he does out there. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll? be able to conclude much after watching them play OU next week as USC is burnt toast now. They fired their DC and I just don't think they will believe they have much to play for. They were willing to go toe to toe with UW the entire game. Once OU scores 21 points in the 1st quarter, they will quit.
I also noticed that UW had a pretty good scrape exchange (adjustment?) on Williams towards the end of the game. He still gained 5 yards or so but it kinda worked.
One item worth mentioning is that the UW D didn't give up any points in the last few minutes of the 3rd quarter and all of the 4th.
DeBoer: Hey Ryan, can we talk for a sec?
Grubb: Sure boss, what's up?
DeBoer: Run the fucking ball.
Grubb: Got it.
Don't forget RR either. You hardly notice him because he's just quietly protecting Penix from the blind side. He's most impressive when he pull a though. I fucking love it when the tackles pull or get out in screens since UW has a couple of amazing ones.
Dom Hampton might end up playing himself into the draft. He can really come downhill fast and make it hurt.
UWs defense isn't built to chase fast quarterbacks. There isn't enough speed or muscle at inside linebacker and the push up the middle leaves a bit to be desired.
If true this is maximum Pac12 RefFS
Sounds like bullshit to me.