Undone Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 It's possible...I'm just saying "possible" that our best chance to get to Indy is to start Fyfe if Armstrong is relatively hampered by the hamstring injury. Throw the WR screens just like we did against Minnesota. Run some tosses to the outside, the jet sweeps, some reverses. If we're in trouble at halftime, bring Tommy into the game. But can you imagine playing Iowa with a relatively injured Armstrong? That would be bad. I realize how risky this seems against Maryland to start Fyfe, but how do we beat Iowa with an injured Armstrong? Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 It's possible...I'm just saying "possible" that our best chance to get to Indy is to start Fyfe if Armstrong is relatively hampered by the hamstring injury. Throw the WR screens just like we did against Minnesota. Run some tosses to the outside, the jet sweeps, some reverses. If we're in trouble at halftime, bring Tommy into the game. But can you imagine playing Iowa with a relatively injured Armstrong? That would be bad. I realize how risky this seems against Maryland to start Fyfe, but how do we beat Iowa with an injured Armstrong? You may be right. If he is hampered by a nagging injury that a week off would help...start Fyfe and keep Tommy ready to go if needed. But....I'm sure the kid is a great kid and works his ass of to be the best he can be. I don't like saying this about any player. But, I have very little faith in being able to win either of the next two games with Fyfe. I really wish I didn't feel that way. But....it's reality. If we start Fyfe, I really hope Tommy is at least available if needed. Quote Link to comment
Undone Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 For sure.I assume that Fyfe can throw those WR screens fairly well. Maryland would probably blitz like crazy. Doing plays that involve dumping the ball quickly to the outside could eliminate Fyfe worrying constantly about pressure. We'll see what happens. Crazy that Tommy pulls the hamstring on the play that wins the game against the Gophers. So unlucky, but so glad he got the ball into the end zone! Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Doesn't sound exactly promising.... Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Utter didn't practice. Foot still in a boot. Young didn't practice either. Ozigbo and Reilly practiced. Quote Link to comment
lo country Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 It's possible...I'm just saying "possible" that our best chance to get to Indy is to start Fyfe if Armstrong is relatively hampered by the hamstring injury. Throw the WR screens just like we did against Minnesota. Run some tosses to the outside, the jet sweeps, some reverses. If we're in trouble at halftime, bring Tommy into the game. But can you imagine playing Iowa with a relatively injured Armstrong? That would be bad. I realize how risky this seems against Maryland to start Fyfe, but how do we beat Iowa with an injured Armstrong? Agree with the game plan you mentioned. As I said above, identify what Fyfe can do and do it. I liked the screen game against Minnie to get them out of the box. Use motion to pull a lb out of the box. A healthy Oz will help to blast into that DL. If Fyfe can hit those passes, that'd be the way to go. Let him be a game manager and simply distribute the ball to the play makers. Almost a mantra of all we need you to do is not lose......manage the game. Limit mistakes and don't go for a single game record of INT's. Throw the ball away and let the D win..... Quote Link to comment
Moiraine Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 They need to be creative with the run game if we have Fyfe. 1 Quote Link to comment
KingBlank Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Tommy will play 1 Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Assuming that Fyfe can throw screen passes is quite an assumption. I can't even recall the last time I saw him complete a pass period. It's like his definition of success (I don't mean to rag on the kid because I'm sure he gives just as much devotion as anyone) is to just succeed in the fact of throwing the ball to a general area, with no thought towards actual, you know, completions. Quote Link to comment
lo country Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Assuming that Fyfe can throw screen passes is quite an assumption. I can't even recall the last time I saw him complete a pass period. It's like his definition of success (I don't mean to rag on the kid because I'm sure he gives just as much devotion as anyone) is to just succeed in the fact of throwing the ball to a general area, with no thought towards actual, you know, completions. The key is identifying what Fyfe can do. In the passing game, from the plays this season, I too am unsure what those would be. I would hope that in year 2, Langs can figure something out. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Assuming that Fyfe can throw screen passes is quite an assumption. I can't even recall the last time I saw him complete a pass period. It's like his definition of success (I don't mean to rag on the kid because I'm sure he gives just as much devotion as anyone) is to just succeed in the fact of throwing the ball to a general area, with no thought towards actual, you know, completions. Last game he played he had a higher completion percentage than TA. Quote Link to comment
Atbone95 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Assuming that Fyfe can throw screen passes is quite an assumption. I can't even recall the last time I saw him complete a pass period. It's like his definition of success (I don't mean to rag on the kid because I'm sure he gives just as much devotion as anyone) is to just succeed in the fact of throwing the ball to a general area, with no thought towards actual, you know, completions. Last game he played he had a higher completion percentage than TA. With equal number of Pick-6's thrown. 1 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Assuming that Fyfe can throw screen passes is quite an assumption. I can't even recall the last time I saw him complete a pass period. It's like his definition of success (I don't mean to rag on the kid because I'm sure he gives just as much devotion as anyone) is to just succeed in the fact of throwing the ball to a general area, with no thought towards actual, you know, completions. Last game he played he had a higher completion percentage than TA. Wrong Quote Link to comment
Army_Allen Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Look at both qbs numbers vs Purdue throughout their careers. Then tell me who can throw. This game is just as much about confidence and Fyfe has been able to get none of that let alone build it in himself. He can throw. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 TA vs. Purdue = 3-0 Fyfe vs. Purdue = 0-1 Being a QB is more than just passing the ball. 2 Quote Link to comment
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