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Bill Connelly Season Preview / S&P+ breakdown

Woof
Woof Member Posts: 770
Haven't seen this posted yet, but if so, apologies to Taft. I find these to be interesting reads for the 2017 numbers, but the write-up is often detached from reality.
https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/1/17368364/washington-huskies-football-2018-preview-schedule-roster

What it gets right:
  • On paper, Washington is one of the most proven teams in the country heading into 2018. But if there’s another step to be taken here, it’s on offense.
  • It’s not a stretch to say that Washington had the Pac-12’s only good defense last year.
What it gets dead wrong:
  • Browning has been incredible in three years as Petersen’s starter
  • The Huskies also have junior Myles Bryant (five TFLs, nine passes defensed), one of those lower-rated chip-on-shoulder guys who you'd want to date your daughter and one of the best nickel backs in the country.
They also have the Pac-12 overview up, where they project us to average 34 PPG and give up 17 PPG, but it also says Jake is our best offensive player and Myles Bryant is the best defender in the conference.
https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/4/17413006/pac-12-football-2018-power-rankings


TL;DR computers love UW this year and Myles Bryant has embarrassing photos of Bill Connelly somewhere.

Comments

  • FremontTroll
    FremontTroll Member Posts: 4,744
    Woof said:

    Haven't seen this posted yet, but if so, apologies to Taft. I find these to be interesting reads for the 2017 numbers, but the write-up is often detached from reality.
    https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/1/17368364/washington-huskies-football-2018-preview-schedule-roster

    What it gets right:

    • On paper, Washington is one of the most proven teams in the country heading into 2018. But if there’s another step to be taken here, it’s on offense.
    • It’s not a stretch to say that Washington had the Pac-12’s only good defense last year.
    What it gets dead wrong:
    • Browning has been incredible in three years as Petersen’s starter
    • The Huskies also have junior Myles Bryant (five TFLs, nine passes defensed), one of those lower-rated chip-on-shoulder guys who you'd want to date your daughter and one of the best nickel backs in the country.
    Sounds like Bill Connelley heard UW had a try-hard walk on named Myles and made some assumptions.
  • GrundleStiltzkin
    GrundleStiltzkin Member Posts: 61,516 Standard Supporter

    Woof said:

    Haven't seen this posted yet, but if so, apologies to Taft. I find these to be interesting reads for the 2017 numbers, but the write-up is often detached from reality.
    https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/1/17368364/washington-huskies-football-2018-preview-schedule-roster

    What it gets right:

    • On paper, Washington is one of the most proven teams in the country heading into 2018. But if there’s another step to be taken here, it’s on offense.
    • It’s not a stretch to say that Washington had the Pac-12’s only good defense last year.
    What it gets dead wrong:
    • Browning has been incredible in three years as Petersen’s starter
    • The Huskies also have junior Myles Bryant (five TFLs, nine passes defensed), one of those lower-rated chip-on-shoulder guys who you'd want to date your daughter and one of the best nickel backs in the country.
    Sounds like Bill Connelley heard UW had a try-hard walk on named Myles and made some assumptions.
    I'll wait for Race to chime in on how Trump is right. He's waiting for the talking points memo.
  • jhfstyle24
    jhfstyle24 Member Posts: 3,255
    Woof said:

    Haven't seen this posted yet, but if so, apologies to Taft. I find these to be interesting reads for the 2017 numbers, but the write-up is often detached from reality.
    https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/1/17368364/washington-huskies-football-2018-preview-schedule-roster

    What it gets right:

    • On paper, Washington is one of the most proven teams in the country heading into 2018. But if there’s another step to be taken here, it’s on offense.
    • It’s not a stretch to say that Washington had the Pac-12’s only good defense last year.
    What it gets dead wrong:
    • Browning has been incredible in three years as Petersen’s starter
    • The Huskies also have junior Myles Bryant (five TFLs, nine passes defensed), one of those lower-rated chip-on-shoulder guys who you'd want to date your daughter and one of the best nickel backs in the country.
    They also have the Pac-12 overview up, where they project us to average 34 PPG and give up 17 PPG, but it also says Jake is our best offensive player and Myles Bryant is the best defender in the conference.
    https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/4/17413006/pac-12-football-2018-power-rankings


    TL;DR computers love UW this year and Myles Bryant has embarrassing photos of Bill Connelly somewhere.
    This is why you need to actually watch the games. Maybe Bryant had some success but he's not by any stretch the best defender on our own damn team let alone the conference. Connelly usually does cool shit so I'll let that slide but that's pretty fuckin bad.
  • Bread
    Bread Member Posts: 4,075
    The bryant vs Browning Heisman race is going to be special!
  • RoadDawg55
    RoadDawg55 Member Posts: 30,137

    Woof said:

    Haven't seen this posted yet, but if so, apologies to Taft. I find these to be interesting reads for the 2017 numbers, but the write-up is often detached from reality.
    https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/1/17368364/washington-huskies-football-2018-preview-schedule-roster

    What it gets right:

    • On paper, Washington is one of the most proven teams in the country heading into 2018. But if there’s another step to be taken here, it’s on offense.
    • It’s not a stretch to say that Washington had the Pac-12’s only good defense last year.
    What it gets dead wrong:
    • Browning has been incredible in three years as Petersen’s starter
    • The Huskies also have junior Myles Bryant (five TFLs, nine passes defensed), one of those lower-rated chip-on-shoulder guys who you'd want to date your daughter and one of the best nickel backs in the country.
    They also have the Pac-12 overview up, where they project us to average 34 PPG and give up 17 PPG, but it also says Jake is our best offensive player and Myles Bryant is the best defender in the conference.
    https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/4/17413006/pac-12-football-2018-power-rankings


    TL;DR computers love UW this year and Myles Bryant has embarrassing photos of Bill Connelly somewhere.
    This is why you need to actually watch the games. Maybe Bryant had some success but he's not by any stretch the best defender on our own damn team let alone the conference. Connelly usually does cool shit so I'll let that slide but that's pretty fuckin bad.
    I think Bryant is actually pretty good, but how could you watch the Penn State game and call him one of the best?
  • BleachedAnusDawg
    BleachedAnusDawg Member Posts: 13,239 Standard Supporter
    Bryant is a midget. He is not good.
  • HUSKYFANATIC
    HUSKYFANATIC Member Posts: 1,651
    Stopped reading after apology to Taft!!
  • TTJ
    TTJ Member Posts: 4,827
    edited June 2018
    In fairness, Bryant's athleticism and attitude allow him to excel against a lot of opponents. But in the 2-3 games each year that matter, his size gets exposed and exploited.



    Awesome guy to have on the team. He just shouldn't be a starter.
  • dnc
    dnc Member Posts: 56,839
    TTJ said:

    In fairness, Bryant's athleticism and attitude allow him to excel against a lot of opponents. But in the 2-3 games each year that matter, his size gets exposed and exploited.



    Awesome guy to have on the team. He just shouldn't be a starter.

    Chinned for Skee-Lo