Jeremy Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I know this won't be a real popular topic, but what positives, if any, did you all see? Personally: 1.There were several times our defense looked pretty athletic, Troy couldn't do much. Honas stepped in and has some speed to work with, made some nice hits. Good to see Jackson get a pick. 2. While the offense sputtered most of the day, the super fast play really had Troy on their heels. I didn't think we'd see such fast play for a few more games, and we pulled it off with a walk-on 4th stringer. I'm thinking good things will happen when AM is back. 3. Special Teams weren't good. But- Pickering can make chip shots, and I have a feeling it's just a matter of time before JD breaks a kick return. 2 Quote Link to comment
Dogs In A Pile Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Mo Washington appears to be our most dynamic player by a long shot. If he can bulk up a little, stay healthy and sticks around he should be a legend by the time he graduates. 3 2 Quote Link to comment
alwayshusking Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Just now, Dogs In A Pile said: Mo Washington appears to be our most dynamic player by a long shot. If he can bulk up a little, stay healthy and sticks around he should be a legend by the time he graduates. Martinez looks like our most dynamic player imo. They are both pups I think the future is bright. Quote Link to comment
Gage County Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Morgan had a TD grab. He's 9 away from Johnny Rodger's 25 career TD receptions record. He's tied for 5th with Maurice Purify, 16. 1 Quote Link to comment
KingBlank Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jeremy said: I know this won't be a real popular topic, but what positives, if any, did you all see? Personally: 1.There were several times our defense looked pretty athletic, Troy couldn't do much. Honas stepped in and has some speed to work with, made some nice hits. Good to see Jackson get a pick. 2. While the offense sputtered most of the day, the super fast play really had Troy on their heels. I didn't think we'd see such fast play for a few more games, and we pulled it off with a walk-on 4th stringer. I'm thinking good things will happen when AM is back. 3. Special Teams weren't good. But- Pickering can make chip shots, and I have a feeling it's just a matter of time before JD breaks a kick return. Bro that dude played terrible he was smoked on the pick play 1 Quote Link to comment
Bball1091 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jeremy said: I know this won't be a real popular topic, but what positives, if any, did you all see? Personally: 1.There were several times our defense looked pretty athletic, Troy couldn't do much. Honas stepped in and has some speed to work with, made some nice hits. Good to see Jackson get a pick. 2. While the offense sputtered most of the day, the super fast play really had Troy on their heels. I didn't think we'd see such fast play for a few more games, and we pulled it off with a walk-on 4th stringer. I'm thinking good things will happen when AM is back. 3. Special Teams weren't good. But- Pickering can make chip shots, and I have a feeling it's just a matter of time before JD breaks a kick return. Is this a comedic post? Your three points are all things that need improvement. I will respond to each accordingly. 1. When Honas was first put in after Barry’s ejection, he attempted to arm tackle around the 8-10 yard line and gave up a missed tackle which led to a touchdown. Thereafter, agreed, he played well. Lamar Jackson got beat all game long. Specifically and in direct opposition to your point, he was lucky to have the pick, had that not been an underthrown ball, it would have been a touchdown. 2. At times, it seems that the fast playcalling is beneficial. However, sometimes in crucial downs, it seems that coaches are trying to go so fast that they sacrfice either the correct play call or having the correct personnel in the game given the down/situation. In fact, we ran the same play back to back just for sake of going fast. That is not efficient or beneficial to the team. 3. Pickering can’t hit a FG at 30+ yards apparently, which is very concerning. We have gotten no significant kick or punt return in 2 games. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Bball1091 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 And before anyone goes and calls me negative, I think Frost will turn it around by year 3-4. These 3 points to me, just seem so crazy based on what have actually seen in these 2 games. 1 Quote Link to comment
Moiraine Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I still think the defense is much improved from last year, but we haven’t played any Big Ten teams yet so it’s hard to say for sure. Quote Link to comment
Making Chimichangas Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 1. Better and more physical play along both interior lines--too inconsistent right now though. 2. RBs Bell and Washington. 3. Stanley Morgan refusing to celebrate his TD. 2 Quote Link to comment
onlyHskrfaninIL Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, KingBlank said: Bro that dude played terrible he was smoked on the pick play yeah and the guy easily couldve got credit for the catch. he looks the same as last year to me soft as charmin. he was 2 steps behind guys all day. Quote Link to comment
Jeremy Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, Bball1091 said: Is this a comedic post? Your three points are all things that need improvement. I will respond to each accordingly. 1. When Honas was first put in after Barry’s ejection, he attempted to arm tackle around the 8-10 yard line and gave up a missed tackle which led to a touchdown. Thereafter, agreed, he played well. Lamar Jackson got beat all game long. Specifically and in direct opposition to your point, he was lucky to have the pick, had that not been an underthrown ball, it would have been a touchdown. 2. At times, it seems that the fast playcalling is beneficial. However, sometimes in crucial downs, it seems that coaches are trying to go so fast that they sacrfice either the correct play call or having the correct personnel in the game given the down/situation. In fact, we ran the same play back to back just for sake of going fast. That is not efficient or beneficial to the team. 3. Pickering can’t hit a FG at 30+ yards apparently, which is very concerning. We have gotten no significant kick or punt return in 2 games. I know Honas missed that tackle, but God, who hasn't on this defense? I'm just saying he looked pretty quick at times. The fast play led directly to one of our scores. Three times, as many as 5 Troy defenders weren't lined up or ready. I know things are bad with kicking, but he did make two. Get off my back. I'm just trying to find some good things in a sea of negativity. 3 Quote Link to comment
ScottyIce Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, Moiraine said: I still think the defense is much improved from last year, but we haven’t played any Big Ten teams yet so it’s hard to say for sure. You’re not wrong. We got smoked by junk teams offenses last non-con. Defense is better. Quote Link to comment
alwayshusking Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Outyarded both opponents by 100+ yards and had better yards per play than both. We've found ways to lose each game. Clean things up and we could be formidable. One game played with a walk on QB. Not all is lost. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
Bball1091 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jeremy said: I know Honas missed that tackle, but God, who hasn't on this defense? I'm just saying he looked pretty quick at times. The fast play led directly to one of our scores. Three times, as many as 5 Troy defenders weren't lined up or ready. I know things are bad with kicking, but he did make two. Get off my back. I'm just trying to find some good things in a sea of negativity. Not on your back. We happen to disagree and I pointed out where I disagree; hence, the point of a message board. With that said, trying to find the positive is very therapeutic. Wish, I could do the same at this juncture. Need to give it a few more games in more opinion to see some real progress. 1 Quote Link to comment
HuskerJax Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 We are not far away, you can almost see shades of a good team underneath all the deadly mistakes. At moments the team looks brilliant, just keeps shooting themselves in the foot. Eventually it will click, when it does this team will be dangerous. Not having our starting qb was obviously huge. Next week will be ugly unless the online gets their heads out of their rears. After that, I bet we see some success 2 Quote Link to comment
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