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Post by cmo on Sept 25, 2021 21:46:55 GMT -5
One issue, I don’t think it’s fair that Dean blocks bfoley82 on Saturday nights after our big wins. He may have become catatonic when he saw the UNH/Pitt score. “How’d you guys do?” “We lost by 10” “Oh, not too bad.” “10 touchdowns” “Ohhhh”
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Post by bringbackcaro on Sept 25, 2021 23:52:51 GMT -5
That’s a great win!
Interesting what happens when you actually try that “forward pass” thing….
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Sept 25, 2021 23:59:24 GMT -5
That’s a great win! Interesting what happens when you actually try that “forward pass” thing…. I think I speak for the whole board in saying we are so grateful to you for getting ahold of Coaches Chesney and Roper and getting the changes implemented.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Sept 26, 2021 0:15:16 GMT -5
That’s a great win! Interesting what happens when you actually try that “forward pass” thing…. I think I speak for the whole board in saying we are so grateful to you for getting ahold of Coaches Chesney and Roper and getting the changes implemented. #bbcwasright
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Post by timholycross on Sept 26, 2021 6:10:53 GMT -5
One minor complaint. When an opp is passing on 4th down, the dbacks coach needs to instruct his guys to simply knock the pass to the ground if there's no chance for a run back. We lost some yards on the interception. Wasn't the kind of play you think about knocking the ball down vis-a-vis catching it. Receiver fell down (happy that there was no phantom PI call there), no one around but your teammates. Actual loss on the play versus a knockdown, all of 12 yards, we're not talking about some Hail Mary where an interception creates a significant change in field position.
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Post by HC92 on Sept 26, 2021 6:20:38 GMT -5
We’re averaging 31 ppg against a very tough schedule. Seems like reports of our offensive challenges may have been greatly exaggerated. Good to see the staff refining the game plan each week to keep opponents guessing and exploit their weaknesses. Big test next week as the Harvard defense has looked very good thus far.
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Sept 26, 2021 7:03:36 GMT -5
One minor complaint. When an opp is passing on 4th down, the dbacks coach needs to instruct his guys to simply knock the pass to the ground if there's no chance for a run back. We lost some yards on the interception. Wasn't the kind of play you think about knocking the ball down vis-a-vis catching it. Receiver fell down (happy that there was no phantom PI call there), no one around but your teammates. Actual loss on the play versus a knockdown, all of 12 yards, we're not talking about some Hail Mary where an interception creates a significant change in field position. In a Patriot's game last year, a Pat (Jackson) intercepted a Chargers pass on fourth down, costing his team all of 15 yards in field position. When asked about it afterwards, Belichick said "...if you know that you're not going to gain any more yardage...then you might be better off knocking it down."
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Sept 26, 2021 7:34:58 GMT -5
In the stats, Sluka credited with four rushing attempts, none yielding positive yardage. One sack, presumably included in the total. His net yardage rushing was -9 yards.
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Post by HC92 on Sept 26, 2021 7:58:01 GMT -5
Only saw parts of the game but I do think we need to let Sluka be who he is and not treat him with kid gloves. Of course, I’m guessing a huge focus for Monmouth all week was taking away the Sluka runs so this may have been a case of taking what the defense gives you. Worked out okay given that we put 45 on the board. I suspect we’ll see more big rushing days from Sluka over the rest of the season.
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Post by mm67 on Sept 26, 2021 8:44:19 GMT -5
We’re averaging 31 ppg against a very tough schedule. Seems like reports of our offensive challenges may have been greatly exaggerated. Good to see the staff refining the game plan each week to keep opponents guessing and exploit their weaknesses. Big test next week as the Harvard defense has looked very good thus far. For years posters have been criticizing the offensive coordinators. Certainly, this year we should praise him and applaud his efforts.
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Post by cross99 on Sept 26, 2021 8:47:14 GMT -5
One minor complaint. When an opp is passing on 4th down, the dbacks coach needs to instruct his guys to simply knock the pass to the ground if there's no chance for a run back. We lost some yards on the interception. Disagree. See ball, catch ball.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Sept 26, 2021 9:18:29 GMT -5
Only saw parts of the game but I do think we need to let Sluka be who he is and not treat him with kid gloves. Of course, I’m guessing a huge focus for Monmouth all week was taking away the Sluka runs so this may have been a case of taking what the defense gives you. Worked out okay given that we put 45 on the board. I suspect we’ll see more big rushing days from Sluka over the rest of the season. Monmouth was definitely keying on boxing him in. He was typically surrounded by two or three defenders. On a designed running play for him on a 4th and one, he was stuffed for no gain. His passing is better, but he looks more comfortable passing while he is moving. His slithering continues to remind me of a lacrosse player maneuvering for a shot outside the crease. I am wondering whether he might be more effective as a running back / slot receiver: good size, good speed, great nimbleness.
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Post by hc6774 on Sept 26, 2021 9:55:10 GMT -5
Football... game of momentum?
Monmouth never got it
Their first series... 3rd & short... sweep to the right with blocking... Whitley tracks him down from behind for a 3 & out
Sluka's first play on our 19; blind hit & fumble when Oliver missed the block on the blitzar, but stayed in the play & recovered his mistake on the 15
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Post by hchoops on Sept 26, 2021 10:49:47 GMT -5
Only saw parts of the game but I do think we need to let Sluka be who he is and not treat him with kid gloves. Of course, I’m guessing a huge focus for Monmouth all week was taking away the Sluka runs so this may have been a case of taking what the defense gives you. Worked out okay given that we put 45 on the board. I suspect we’ll see more big rushing days from Sluka over the rest of the season. Monmouth was definitely keying on boxing him in. He was typically surrounded by two or three defenders. On a designed running play for him on a 4th and one, he was stuffed for no gain. His passing is better, but he looks more comfortable passing while he is moving. His slithering continues to remind me of a lacrosse player maneuvering for a shot outside the crease. I am wondering whether he might be more effective as a running back / slot receiver: good size, good speed, great nimbleness. Sluka is pretry effective as a running QB and a run threat QB. Why mess with success ?
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Post by longsuffering on Sept 26, 2021 11:05:30 GMT -5
Monmouth was definitely keying on boxing him in. He was typically surrounded by two or three defenders. On a designed running play for him on a 4th and one, he was stuffed for no gain. His passing is better, but he looks more comfortable passing while he is moving. His slithering continues to remind me of a lacrosse player maneuvering for a shot outside the crease. I am wondering whether he might be more effective as a running back / slot receiver: good size, good speed, great nimbleness. Sluka is pretry effective as a running QB and a run threat QB. Why mess with success ? To get our two most productive offensive skill position players in the game at the same time?
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Post by hchoops on Sept 26, 2021 11:10:16 GMT -5
Sluka presumably has never practiced at all as a running back. Doubt the coaches would have him learn all the variables of that position now
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Sept 26, 2021 11:18:31 GMT -5
Can you imagine a defensive coordinator having to get ready to play HC? Probably need 2 scout teams - one with a kid trying to mimic Sloka, and the other Siderman. I'm not one that normally likes rotating QBs, but they're making it work in a big way so far.
Water under the bridge, but it's still a little weird to me why Siderman didn't get any series early against Merrimack. Every other game he has.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Sept 26, 2021 11:26:16 GMT -5
Would it be too bizarre to put both of them in the backfield on a few very rare plays and leave the defense puzzled about which one would receive the snap? Could we array the receivers to run effective plays off either possibility--of course all the HC players would know what was coming--only trying to surprise the defense.
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Post by hchoops on Sept 26, 2021 11:38:15 GMT -5
Would it be too bizarre to put both of them in the backfield on a few very rare plays and leave the defense puzzled about which one would receive the snap? Could we array the receivers to run effective plays off either possibility--of course all the HC players would know what was coming--only trying to surprise the defense. Not bizarre, but probably not worth the time it would require in practice.
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Post by efg72 on Sept 26, 2021 11:45:44 GMT -5
I like Sluka at QB, but would enjoy watching him catch the ball in space and use his running skills.
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Post by kaftan12 on Sept 26, 2021 12:31:31 GMT -5
I like Sluka at QB, but would enjoy watching him catch the ball in space and use his running skills. It was great to see so many players involved in the offense. Throwing the ball down field opens up a lot more opportunities and agree Sluka in space would be a better way to get him in a play making position. In the playoffs if we struggle to throw ball down field it will be tough to get past first round.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Sept 26, 2021 12:34:52 GMT -5
MaxPreps tabulated the 2019 passing yards of California HS quarterbacks. The high schools are across all classifications, so small schools in rural CA are included.
The leaders: #1 was EJ Kreutzmann, now at Columbia as a LB #2 Ethan Garbers, UWash --> UCLA #3 Bryce Young, now at Alabama (4528 passing yards in 2019) #4 Tyler Buchner, at Our Lady of the Lake (4474 yards) #5 Zevi Eckhaus, he is currently the freshman starting QB at Bryant. Has started all four games #6 DJ Uiagelei, at Clemson (4225 yards) #7 Jared Heywood, URI -> UNLV #8 did not go to a four year college #9 CJ Stroud at Ohio State (3878 yards) #10 from a small rural high school, college not found #11 Ryan Zanelli, at UPenn (a soph QB, has not played) #12 Hector Nava, college not found #13 Finn Collins, ASU (3576 yards) #14 Siderman (3502 yards)
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Post by hchoops on Sept 26, 2021 14:09:49 GMT -5
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Sept 26, 2021 14:21:51 GMT -5
The second picture is from another era as the #43 shown with the ball is not our current #43 Dante Bolden.
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Post by sader1970 on Sept 26, 2021 15:55:30 GMT -5
Phreek, have to disagree. Once Sluka starts running, his passing is still very, very suspect.
FWIW, I like KY's idea of having Siderman and Sluka both in the backfield simultaneously. I don't think it'd be that big of an adjustment for our offense as long as we have (and we do) a solid center especially since we never line up with the QB directly under center.
Oh, how did we like the full backfield with 2 RBs (believe it was Fuller's TD with Oliver on the assisted blocking and Sluka too IIRC)? That was a new look and gave us a lot of power for short yardage TD.
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