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Week 1 overreactions are the worst
Posted on 8/31/14 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 8/31/14 at 7:34 pm
College football is pretty much the only competitive sport I can think of where you have no sort of preseason, no scrimmages against other teams, or no exhibition games. There is a reason a lot of teams struggled.
We still pumped out over 500 yards of offense with a brand new QB and true freshman Left tackle. I think we only punted twice.
We only gave up 1 offensive TD and the defense really stepped up down the stretch when our offense stopped scoring and actually forced some good 3 & outs.
Outside of the Kickoff return TD, our special teams look great between JK Scott and Griffith.
We also really have no idea how good WVU is going to be, especially that offense that gave us so many issues.
Remember how panicked everyone was last year about how shitty our offense looked against VT last year? Well their defense turned out to be one of the best in CFB last year.
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We still pumped out over 500 yards of offense with a brand new QB and true freshman Left tackle. I think we only punted twice.
We only gave up 1 offensive TD and the defense really stepped up down the stretch when our offense stopped scoring and actually forced some good 3 & outs.
Outside of the Kickoff return TD, our special teams look great between JK Scott and Griffith.
We also really have no idea how good WVU is going to be, especially that offense that gave us so many issues.
Remember how panicked everyone was last year about how shitty our offense looked against VT last year? Well their defense turned out to be one of the best in CFB last year.
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This post was edited on 8/31/14 at 7:34 pm
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Posted on 8/31/14 at 7:36 pm to RTR America
I maintain our D didn't struggle. Sylve (and to a much lesser extent Jones) struggled.
Who else will WVU play that will hold them below 400 yards AND to only 1 offensive TD? Yes, they missed some opportunities, but so did we.
Who else will WVU play that will hold them below 400 yards AND to only 1 offensive TD? Yes, they missed some opportunities, but so did we.
Posted on 8/31/14 at 7:39 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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That is their schedule.
I think they definitely lose to OU, @OKST and @Texas. That plus the opener puts them at 8-4. Idk if they'll beat TTU or not. If they do, they can win 8. If they don't, 6 or 7 win team. I think they make a bowl for sure, I really do. Holgerson will have their O ready to go at it with anyone.
That is their schedule.
I think they definitely lose to OU, @OKST and @Texas. That plus the opener puts them at 8-4. Idk if they'll beat TTU or not. If they do, they can win 8. If they don't, 6 or 7 win team. I think they make a bowl for sure, I really do. Holgerson will have their O ready to go at it with anyone.
Posted on 8/31/14 at 7:43 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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I maintain our D didn't struggle. Sylve (and to a much lesser extent Jones) struggled.
I think Ragland and Foster struggled at times in coverage.
With the way teams are putting up points today in CFB, more often then not holding a team into taking 40+ yard FG's is a win.
This post was edited on 8/31/14 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 8/31/14 at 8:21 pm to RTR America
The D needs some work but it was missing it's most experienced LB and maybe best CB against a offense that had the players and coaching to exploit the areas experience was needed the most. People can keep acting like WVU is a "4-8 team" but Trickett played a damn good game.
There was the missed tackle on the KO return that lead to the TD but other than that our kicking and punting was terrific. I would feel more worrisome if our D had given up 125 less yards but instead missed a few of those FG's.
Cam Rob and the Oline looked good.WVU doesn't have the kind of personnel allot of SEC teams do up front but I was still impressed.
I do think for us to win the SEC we will need Coker's arm. Sims impressed me with his decision making and athleticism but his height and lack of deep passing ability takes to much away from our offense.
There was the missed tackle on the KO return that lead to the TD but other than that our kicking and punting was terrific. I would feel more worrisome if our D had given up 125 less yards but instead missed a few of those FG's.
Cam Rob and the Oline looked good.WVU doesn't have the kind of personnel allot of SEC teams do up front but I was still impressed.
I do think for us to win the SEC we will need Coker's arm. Sims impressed me with his decision making and athleticism but his height and lack of deep passing ability takes to much away from our offense.
Posted on 8/31/14 at 8:50 pm to RTR America
Good post. frick over reactors.
Posted on 8/31/14 at 9:05 pm to RTR America
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I think Ragland and Foster struggled at times in coverage.
Well yeah, but Reub won't be playing as much since Trey is back (not that he's a great cover backer), and honestly putting them in that situation was a bad idea to begin with. I know WHY they were in the game, but neither are good in coverage.
Posted on 8/31/14 at 9:21 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Who else will WVU play that will hold them below 400 yards AND to only 1 offensive TD? Yes, they missed some opportunities, but so did we
According to the rant only WV missed any opportunities
Posted on 8/31/14 at 9:26 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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I maintain our D didn't struggle. Sylve (and to a much lesser extent Jones)
I think when he just fell down and let white turn a pass that should have gone 1 yard into a 30 yard gain was a huge moment, let them start rolling on that first drive and get points on the board when we could have stopped them on their side of the field.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 1:27 pm to narddogg81
I mean Jones only dropped a TD right in his hands. Didnt that drive end up in a punt?
Posted on 9/1/14 at 1:27 pm to NewtonCoTide646
Our defense didnt play great but it did now its neck in some crucial situations.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 1:39 pm to RTR America
Week one losses are the worst.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 4:00 pm to bona fide
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Week one losses are the worst.
truth
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:25 am to RTR America
Speaking of overreactions, it seems like every team in the SEC (minus UA and South Carolina) is getting a lot of hype. This was the general consensus from the media after the first weekend: Tennessee is resurgent. Ole Miss & Miss State are both going to have breakout years. A&M and Auburn have taken over the West. LSU found their form in the second half against Wisconsin and should be an elite team come November. UGA should be the #1 team in the country.
Its funny because somebody has to lose.
Its funny because somebody has to lose.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:46 am to FairhopeTider
I saw more positives than negatives in the game for us. So not concerned one bit with the result. Everything that could perceived as a negative is fixable in practice and if not we have the depth to fix it.
I also like that other teams are getting more hype off their week one win. Let UA just play in the shadows and continue to improve and fix the little things we need to. And for the record I did not see any team in the SEC make a statement this past weekend that they are on top. UGA came close but Clemson has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the past decade.
I also like that other teams are getting more hype off their week one win. Let UA just play in the shadows and continue to improve and fix the little things we need to. And for the record I did not see any team in the SEC make a statement this past weekend that they are on top. UGA came close but Clemson has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the past decade.
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