1) how much do the young players develop 1st half of year to 2nd half
2) how FS is Babushka and if he is as FS as many here fear, can Pete make the right call this offseason
There's far more talent on this roster than many give credit for ... The 2015 class will turn out to be the class that officially turns this program around
I hear the program was turned around by Sark. Seriously, he had a 9 win season. How many 9 win sessions did Don James have?
They will win 5-7 games this year and 9-10 next year with a shot at the north. How good they will be this year and the next few will depend on how good Browning is and how quickly the OL can develop.
I didn't think Magna was as bad as others but see him as the #3 guy. Not as old or big as Lindquist, not as much of a natural QB as Browning. Browning's patience, progression through reads, and movement in the pocket to buy time were impressive for a true frosh. Same for his accuracy and throwing on the run (squaring his shoulders, especially rolling to his left).
Lindquist is better but still not there. Very good runner, physical, good arm, and better accuracy but there was a play where he rolled to his left and bought a little time...he saw Perkins out kinda in the flat as a safety valve but true to Lindquist form, he threw it a little too hard for the relatively short distance between them and the ball bounced off of Perkins' hands (it was a little high but still catchable). My gut instinct was that in was Lindys' fault because the D had let Perkins go as the play went on and no defender was really around him so why throw it so hard?
I focused a lot on the OL, specifically on the OTs, and was pleasantly surprised. Shelton and James looked pretty good, not too much bend at the waist, and I don't recall either getting abused by Feeney, Mathis, or anyone else (though someone crushed Matt James on the interception reception return on the ball Mickens bounced into the air).
Blitz pick-ups seemed to go pretty well...I don't recall the DL stunting much but when the D did blitz, the OL and backs didn't let anyone run free (from what I saw).
Adams and McGary definitely look the part but IMHO, both need more time. I think Jaylen Johnson beat Adams on a play....JJ looks like he'll be pretty good in time.
I wasn't that impressed with the DL. I wasn't necessarily focusing on them but didn't really notice guys like Qualls, Mathis, and Tupou didn't stand out to me much. JJ and Dissly each made a play or two (maybe Mathis did as well).
Van Winkle looked a little shaky in FGs.
Guys stood out to me:
-Gaskin (the comparison to Sankey is a pretty good one)
-McClatcher (very nice speed and acceleration)
-Gardenhire (can't remember the 3 specific plays but remember thinking damn, he looks like a great bookend to Sidney Mutherfuckin' Jones).
-Renfro (despite a false start and a drop early in the practice, he bounced back with some good plays. Definitely looks the part at about 6'1" to 6'1 1/2" and at least 200 lbs, great for a true frosh).
-Pettis simply looks bigger and stronger. At first I didn't recognize him, he just looks like a different guy after Socha got his hands on him.
-Wooching. Feeney is a great fit for the Buck position due to his great length and it is nice to see Wooching show he can possibly spell Feeney or compliment him on some downs. I noticed Wooching make a play and then a few more plays were made and I thought, is that Wooching again?
-Quinten Pounds impressed me on a few plays. He's on the slight side but very quick. Wouldn't be surprised if he plays this year.
-Michael Neal already looks different than when he committed. He will undoubtedly redshirt but looks bigger, especially in his legs.
-If anyone wants to know about some formations I noticed, PM me. I don't think we're supposed to talk about specific X's and O's here but I saw a few things I liked (mostly on the O side of the ball).
TL;DR version : Huskies should at least beat the spread at BSU and there is a noticeable difference between Sloppy Steve's 2011-2013 recruits and CP's 2014-2015 recruits in terms of depth and overall talent.
i was going to mention that, but forgot. Good call.
One more thing about the Snake. (ILTCHT) I can't remember how many years now, I always bitched about why UW could never get a receiver to catch the ball on the run. They were always stopped and waiting for the late throw. Browning will throw to the spot that the receiver is supposed to be. And if the wide out is where he's supposed to be, it looks great. If the receiver messes up a route, it'll look like crap and be a pick.
He missed some throws, definitely. But he also puts some right on the money. Before the receiver even turns. It's been years since I remember seeing that. Maybe Pickett? (He grew up on Chicken Dinner Rd you know. Dad was a rodeo clown) it was nice to see.
I think some here have their head so far up their ass about freshman they can't see daylight. Christian Hackenberg was amazing as a true freshman. There are things that can't be taught, like pocket presence, awareness and reading routes know were receivers will be and the defense will not. This comes natural to some. For Cyler Myles it did not.
Here is a short list of true Freshman Qb's that were successful by statistical analysis. I'm almost certain all of these schools had better options at Qb than Linquist and Magna
Jeffrey Godfrey UCF 2010 Terrelle Pryor Ohio St 2008 Matt Barkley USC 2009 Kevin Kolb Houston 2003 Robert Griffin Baylor 2008 Tyrod Taylor Virginia Tech 2007 Nate Davis Ball St 2006 Spencer Keith Kent St 2009
OK, can't say I remember Central Florida's QB situation 5 years ago. I'll give you Pryor, Barkley and Kolb, Taylor. Ball State/Kent Stat 7-10 yrs ago? Please tell me you don't remember the back-ups on those teams. But when Briles took over Baylor they were an absolute dreck. I would be willing to bet Magna Carta or the Svede are better than RG3s backups in 2008
I think some here have their head so far up their ass about freshman they can't see daylight. Christian Hackenberg was amazing as a true freshman. There are things that can't be taught, like pocket presence, awareness and reading routes know were receivers will be and the defense will not. This comes natural to some. For Cyler Myles it did not.
Here is a short list of true Freshman Qb's that were successful by statistical analysis. I'm almost certain all of these schools had better options at Qb than Linquist and Magna
Jeffrey Godfrey UCF 2010 Terrelle Pryor Ohio St 2008 Matt Barkley USC 2009 Kevin Kolb Houston 2003 Robert Griffin Baylor 2008 Tyrod Taylor Virginia Tech 2007 Nate Davis Ball St 2006 Spencer Keith Kent St 2009
OK, can't say I remember Central Florida's QB situation 5 years ago. I'll give you Pryor, Barkley and Kolb, Taylor. Ball State/Kent Stat 7-10 yrs ago? Please tell me you don't remember the back-ups on those teams. But when Briles took over Baylor they were an absolute dreck. I would be willing to bet Magna Carta or the Svede are better than RG3s backups in 2008
John David Weed
Bears picked up a commitment from 4-star recruit in JUCO QB John David Weed.
After spending his first season in the Baylor program as a reserve quarterback, John David Weed moved to inside receiver during spring practice and is listed No. 1 on the Bears' depth chart at the "big slot" receiver position.
Meaning RGIII started as a true frosh and they moved his upperclass ass to receiver.
Not saying he was accurate, don't twist. Just that he could hit guys in stride. Reggie against Whoregon (lol), the pass to beat the Dynasty.
Sure, guys had to grab them off the shoetops, but they weren't late.
I also remember Pickett overthrowing a WIDE OPEN Reggie WIlliams on 4th down at Arizona in 2003 that would have won the game, back when losing to them was unacceptable.
Not saying he was accurate, don't twist. Just that he could hit guys in stride. Reggie against Whoregon (lol), the pass to beat the Dynasty.
Sure, guys had to grab them off the shoetops, but they weren't late.
I also remember Pickett overthrowing a WIDE OPEN Reggie WIlliams on 4th down at Arizona in 2003 that would have won the game, back when losing to them was unacceptable.
What do you mean, back when?
When has it ever been acceptable to lose to Arizona?
Not saying he was accurate, don't twist. Just that he could hit guys in stride. Reggie against Whoregon (lol), the pass to beat the Dynasty.
Sure, guys had to grab them off the shoetops, but they weren't late.
I also remember Pickett overthrowing a WIDE OPEN Reggie WIlliams on 4th down at Arizona in 2003 that would have won the game, back when losing to them was unacceptable.
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He missed some throws, definitely. But he also puts some right on the money. Before the receiver even turns. It's been years since I remember seeing that. Maybe Pickett? (He grew up on Chicken Dinner Rd you know. Dad was a rodeo clown) it was nice to see.
Sure, guys had to grab them off the shoetops, but they weren't late.
John David Weed
Bears picked up a commitment from 4-star recruit in JUCO QB John David Weed.
After spending his first season in the Baylor program as a reserve quarterback, John David Weed moved to inside receiver during spring practice and is listed No. 1 on the Bears' depth chart at the "big slot" receiver position.
Meaning RGIII started as a true frosh and they moved his upperclass ass to receiver.
COMMITTED
12/30/2006
SIGNED LOI
Juan Garcia
When has it ever been acceptable to lose to Arizona?
Never.
Especially with first-and-10 near midfield, 90 seconds to play and a 26-24 lead.
Never.
Especially with first-and-10 near midfield, 90 seconds to play and a 26-24 lead.