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So, I rewatched the game

LeftyLarry

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but not as close as I usually do.

OL: 4 penalties, two by Badass and two by Edwards very out of character but Edwards was lights out in pass blocking, if he latches on, it's over, has a chance to be a very good one.Seems like we mostly ran to our right, I think Dieter is hurting, Dietzen not 100%yet, so that made sense.Badass will be all Big Ten eventually, he's a mauler, just scratching the surface.

QB: Horni came out looking good, sometines he shows decent arm strength and throws it well on a line but he moves very poorly and is prone to mistakes, like I said last week, very Stave-like but with less arm and unlike Joel, he never seems to check off and take advantage of what the defense shows.

WR: Cepheus is a MAN, clutch receiver who makes plays, runs good patterns and catches it, can get some YAC too, though he doesn't appear to be a burner.Davis will be some receiver in two years, he's very slight, needs to grow but he has a knack and almost came down with a great one handed catch because the DB grabbed his other hand, thought that was a penalty, not shy in any way, just needs some more physical development..Pryor looks like a playa, hope we see more of him, looks fast and strong. They are willing blockers too

TE: I hate that Chryst never throws to the Blocking TE, Neuville could be a weapon.why they don't throw to a Penniston and why Fumes is out there if he's injured, I dunno but TE is suddenly not a strength.

RB: Taylor is a great one, balance is Anthony Davis-like as is his speed but he's so much bigger, great player and the fumbling is improving, it'll be gone soon.Ibrahim made some errors for a senior, but he is a bit rusty, hopefully he learns, the INT and a bad penalty both on him.Ramesh should be used in passing game too.Love Grosheck , he should be in the game plan, maybe he's the eventual third down back, if James doesn't develop,he's quick and probably can catch too.

DL: Played more Sags this week and I thought he played well, Sheehy solid but limited and Alec James had a good game, maybe his best.Like to get Loudermilk healthy, Rand involved and Chikwe back as an extra body.

ILBS:All three were solid, Connolly missed a tackle here or there but made plenty too and diagnosed the play even when he missed the tackle and slowed it down.Orr solid, not brilliant this week and of course we missed the big boy, hated that targeting call, it's off base.
OLBs: # 5 made himself a nuisance as a pass rusher again but missed a tackle or two in space, as he often does, Leon Jacobs best game ever, very active, made a lot of tackles and the INT was huge and a great play, he made himself some money today IMO.Van Ginkle isn't getting the reps, next year is his time but I can see a huge game this year also somewhere down the line.

Safeties: Dixon active and played well again, Jameson a bit quiet, saw Fergie in there late, hope Jamerson isn't injured.Very solid, not afraid to run support either.

CBS: I though all three played well, defensed a lot of passes.Nelson is really, really good, Tindall not far behind and Carrier-Williams holding his own and knocking down passes too, how about some INTS?

Kudos to JL who has the defense communicating and in position but I'd like to see more reserves in the games, starters will wear down if not, we have some guys who are ready.

Specials need an upgrade, very blah, no turnovers, no long returns, Gags still a bit shakey IMO.
How about a fake kick somewhere, how about going for it on fourth and 1 sometimes, how about sending some guys to block their punts, how about some confidence in your players.
6-0, just keep winning, culture is very good.
 
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