FrozenMadman
Well-Known Member
Just my opininon (obviously). I am over the ISU debacle (sort of). Time to move on.
So, what, if anything, do we have on this team that is most likely to be unstoppable in the game of college football? The answer as I see it is in our WR's and TE's. Pass the ball 75%+. Basically FORGET the running game. Our OL just isn't that good at blowing people off the ball.
McNutt is an early 2nd round draft pick. The best weapon we have, by far. Throw his way no less than 15 - 16 times per game. We have to have him involved early and often to have a chance at success. (Too few balls his way last week.)
CJF. I don't care if the kid can block or not, get his *** on the field full time! At 6'-7", 255 lbs+ he is a nightmare for opposing DBs as a pass threat. Split him out, there's no need for his hand on the turf, and watch the fun as opponents try to stop him. 10+ passes per game his way. Even if these were quick 3 yd hitches he will get another 5 before anyone takes him down.
Herman. Remember the days of old, i.e. Hayden Fry. Send him right down the middle. It use to be bread and butter for us. 10 - 15 yds straight down the middle. He has good enough hands for a few of these. We NEVER run this play anymore! Why?
Keenan. A decent college receiver, good hands. 8-10 passes his way. Run him across the middle, repeatedly, only then can he separate, break free of man to man covearge and get open to make a catch.
Coker. With the bulk of the plays going downfield he would be in to help out blocking most of the time, but he will occasionlly be able to catch a few in the flats. 4 -5 times per game. He is decent runner in the open field, plus a load to take on one-on-one. He can carry the ball 8-10 times otherwise. With a pass happy attack he would not be facing 9 man fronts, and perhaps can break a few of these for long runs. The remaining runs, 4 - 6, can be quarterback draws with Vandenburg - and he has to learn to slide.
The wildcard. Damon Bullock. I know, I know. I just have a hunch this kid is good. I was greatly impressed with his HS film and I believe the coaches have a gut feeling about him as well (he was out there the first play against TT). As a split out he need 5 -6 passes a game. If not Bullock , then DeAndre Johnson. Ferentz won't play Canzeri this year.
Our defense sucks. The only way we win is to outscore people. Similar to Michigan the last few years. To do so we have to open up in a HUGE way. I further suggest making KOK chug 12 energy drinks 30 minutes prior to the game, and lets see what the Hawks can do.
Face it. If we play like we have the past few years, with this personnel, we are looking at a 2 win season. Time for a radical change, now.
So, what, if anything, do we have on this team that is most likely to be unstoppable in the game of college football? The answer as I see it is in our WR's and TE's. Pass the ball 75%+. Basically FORGET the running game. Our OL just isn't that good at blowing people off the ball.
McNutt is an early 2nd round draft pick. The best weapon we have, by far. Throw his way no less than 15 - 16 times per game. We have to have him involved early and often to have a chance at success. (Too few balls his way last week.)
CJF. I don't care if the kid can block or not, get his *** on the field full time! At 6'-7", 255 lbs+ he is a nightmare for opposing DBs as a pass threat. Split him out, there's no need for his hand on the turf, and watch the fun as opponents try to stop him. 10+ passes per game his way. Even if these were quick 3 yd hitches he will get another 5 before anyone takes him down.
Herman. Remember the days of old, i.e. Hayden Fry. Send him right down the middle. It use to be bread and butter for us. 10 - 15 yds straight down the middle. He has good enough hands for a few of these. We NEVER run this play anymore! Why?
Keenan. A decent college receiver, good hands. 8-10 passes his way. Run him across the middle, repeatedly, only then can he separate, break free of man to man covearge and get open to make a catch.
Coker. With the bulk of the plays going downfield he would be in to help out blocking most of the time, but he will occasionlly be able to catch a few in the flats. 4 -5 times per game. He is decent runner in the open field, plus a load to take on one-on-one. He can carry the ball 8-10 times otherwise. With a pass happy attack he would not be facing 9 man fronts, and perhaps can break a few of these for long runs. The remaining runs, 4 - 6, can be quarterback draws with Vandenburg - and he has to learn to slide.
The wildcard. Damon Bullock. I know, I know. I just have a hunch this kid is good. I was greatly impressed with his HS film and I believe the coaches have a gut feeling about him as well (he was out there the first play against TT). As a split out he need 5 -6 passes a game. If not Bullock , then DeAndre Johnson. Ferentz won't play Canzeri this year.
Our defense sucks. The only way we win is to outscore people. Similar to Michigan the last few years. To do so we have to open up in a HUGE way. I further suggest making KOK chug 12 energy drinks 30 minutes prior to the game, and lets see what the Hawks can do.
Face it. If we play like we have the past few years, with this personnel, we are looking at a 2 win season. Time for a radical change, now.
