C&G game

[cr8zyncalif]

Agree with you both, and a good TE can punish the sort of nickel defense that we see so much of these days. One of those offensive positions that justifies 3 LB's. What I especially like about a well used TE, having watched more pro offenses lately, is the way a TE can delay leaving the LOS. No WR can credibly act like they are blocking and then release late, but a TE can put the hurt on a D that discounts him as a receiver if his first move is to make contact on the line.

Of course it remains to be seen how we will utilize the TE this year, but all the talk about the position group's development (which you would expect in year 2) is cause for at least a little optimism.

 

[spongeandshoot]

You're literally the only Coug fan on the planet that thought Leach wouldn't get in done here after one game.

Nah...there was lots of bitching. the thing you don't get is that I am happy he had success.

He went 1-7 in the Apple Cup though...and BYU provided the template on how to stop his offense.

 

[BiggsCoug]

Agree with you both, and a good TE can punish the sort of nickel defense that we see so much of these days. One of those offensive positions that justifies 3 LB's. What I especially like about a well used TE, having watched more pro offenses lately, is the way a TE can delay leaving the LOS. No WR can credibly act like they are blocking and then release late, but a TE can put the hurt on a D that discounts him as a receiver if his first move is to make contact on the line.

Of course it remains to be seen how we will utilize the TE this year, but all the talk about the position group's development (which you would expect in year 2) is cause for at least a little optimism.

Using a TE makes a 425 a 43…. Just sayin’

 

[Coug90]

Why are you assuming sponge knows the difference? His complaints are screens or swing passes that don't work. The coaches should only run plays that work, not plays that don't. I guess every play on offense should result in a first down or touchdown.

Well for one he doesn’t post random stats of QBs from different decades and expect a point to be made

 

[Coug90]

I like it. Tight end down the seams is hard to stop...and you give the QB a tall target.

Since a lot of offenses don't have one these days, it gives them one other thing to game plan for.

If you have a good tight end a coach who knows how to use him to create a matchup problem - love it. If you have a meh tight end and it’s just “part of your offense” forget it…put another wide receiver on the field.

 

[dgibbons]

Nah...there was lots of bitching. the thing you don't get is that I am happy he had success.

He went 1-7 in the Apple Cup though...and BYU provided the template on how to stop his offense.

Are you though? The amount of bitching you did (and sometimes still do) indicates otherwise.

 

[dgibbons]

Well for one he doesn’t post random stats of QBs from different decades and expect a point to be made

Still expecting more from a sophomore QB, and still declining to even discuss why? I thought you were coming around, but still just shitposting. Are you just mad that Ward is in fact a capable QB, and that you shouldn't have judged him on his sophomore year?

 

[spongeandshoot]

Are you though? The amount of bitching you did (and sometimes still do) indicates otherwise.

and the hall pass monitor speaketh.

 

[Loyal Coug1]

and the hall pass monitor speaketh.

Wait a minute - I am the hall monitor around here. Not Gibby. And these threads continue to get inane. I too don't give a shit about decades-old QB stats, nor do I care anymore about debating our dead former coach. Despite his dismal AC record, he brought us a lot.

I'm not a big Cam Ward fan, but if he can bring it this year then rock on,

 

[CougEd]

Wait a minute - I am the hall monitor around here. Not Gibby. And these threads continue to get inane. I too don't give a shit about decades-old QB stats, nor do I care anymore about debating our dead former coach. Despite his dismal AC record, he brought us a lot.

I'm not a big Cam Ward fan, but if he can bring it this year then rock on,

Oh....I miss Mike Leach. I sure wish he took care of himself and I could see him on the sidelines in Starkville next year. And I told a good friend of mine (one you know) it is a shame he never met ML, as they both have an insane love for history. And my friend could have told ML about the people who were laid to rest in the cemetery that Mike use to walk past and speak about.

 

[Coug90]

Still expecting more from a sophomore QB, and still declining to even discuss why? I thought you were coming around, but still just shitposting. Are you just mad that Ward is in fact a capable QB, and that you shouldn't have judged him on his sophomore year?

Had nothing to do with Ward. He is looking great. Not mad at all, you?

 

[dgibbons]

Had nothing to do with Ward. He is looking great. Not mad at all, you?

Why would I be?

Ready to discuss your expectations for sophomore QBs, etc.?

 

[spongeandshoot]

Why would I be?

Ready to discuss your expectations for sophomore QBs, etc.?

Oh shut up

 

[dgibbons]

Oh shut up

You should follow your own advice.

 

[Coug90]

Why would I be?

Ready to discuss your expectations for sophomore QBs, etc.?

No. I don’t care what year they are in school. I could give you a list of Sr. year Luke Falk issues that’s just as long as Cam Wards Soph year issues.

I said it before I was skeptical Cam could fix his warts. TBH not sure he would have under Morris but guessing Arbuckle is working some magic. He looked great Saturday. Im optimistic about the improvements we will see this fall. I made some assumptions I will probably be proven wrong on in the fall…and I’m happy about that.

I honestly don’t even recall what the original argument was about other than bubble screens which was more of a Morris issue anyways. But you probably had a better read on Cam’s development than I did. I have no problem admitting when I’m wrong.

The QB stats from different eras is still worthless.