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Linebacker rotation going forward
Posted on 9/15/14 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 9/15/14 at 12:07 pm
This is something best answered by TMC:
What does our rotation look like going forward?
We know Shaan Washington will be back by Arkansas, if not this Saturday.
We know Mastro will be back for Arkansas, if not this Saturday.
We know Justin Bass is a smart player, but has limited athletic ability.
We know Donnie Baggs has not been a liability this year, but doesn't have a high ceiling.
We know Tommie Sanders is still a liability against the run. He had about 3-4 TFL/sacks that he missed badly, resulting in big Rice plays.
We know Josh Walker is still learning the position at Mike.
Who between Alaka, Chevis, and Wade will step up to get some of our lower performing individuals down the depth chart now that we know Hilliard isn't coming back this season?
What does our rotation look like going forward?
We know Shaan Washington will be back by Arkansas, if not this Saturday.
We know Mastro will be back for Arkansas, if not this Saturday.
We know Justin Bass is a smart player, but has limited athletic ability.
We know Donnie Baggs has not been a liability this year, but doesn't have a high ceiling.
We know Tommie Sanders is still a liability against the run. He had about 3-4 TFL/sacks that he missed badly, resulting in big Rice plays.
We know Josh Walker is still learning the position at Mike.
Who between Alaka, Chevis, and Wade will step up to get some of our lower performing individuals down the depth chart now that we know Hilliard isn't coming back this season?
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Posted on 9/15/14 at 12:11 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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We know Mastro will be back for Arkansas, if not this Saturday.
Not that I'm tmc or I'm answering your questions but one of my best friend's sister dates Mastro...he could have played against Rice. Just precautionary.
This post was edited on 9/15/14 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 9/15/14 at 12:19 pm to TexasAg13
If that's the case we'll see him against SMU until the game is out of hand.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 12:37 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
I wouldn't count on the guys at the end providing much support. We just played 2 easy games and they barely saw the field rather than getting meaningful game reps which should tell you all you need to know. I think Alaka is going to be very good but he'll play a Shaan Washington type role this year with limited time. SAM is a tough position
I'm not sure when Shaan will be back. I hope this week so he gets some pt before Arkansas but I've heard nothing. As TexasAg13 said, Mastro is a non-issue. He's being held out purely to avoid reaggravating. Assuming both are on the field, our rotation would be something like:
4-3
WLB - Shaan, Bass
MLB - Mastro, Bass/Walker (think Bass would come on first right now but that may change as season progresses)
SLB - Baggs, Alaka
Heavy Nickel
ILB - Mastro, Bass
ILB - Shaan, Sanders
3-3 Stack
WLB - Shaan, Bass
MLB - Mastro, Bass
Jack - Baggs, Shaan (with potentially him being 1st team here and Bass at WLB)
We're not deep with LBs that our coaches trust. Sanders may well have a role down the line, but agree he was dreadful against Rice. You mention run defense, but he also screwed up his assignment twice badly in coverage.
For as much as Hagen has done with Mastro, Baggs, and Hilliard, the play of several others makes it fairly clear how bad of a hand he got dealt. I know a lot of people here were quick to praise Wally's efforts at Tech last year, but looking at their defense now and the list of LBs he recruited here....
I'm not sure when Shaan will be back. I hope this week so he gets some pt before Arkansas but I've heard nothing. As TexasAg13 said, Mastro is a non-issue. He's being held out purely to avoid reaggravating. Assuming both are on the field, our rotation would be something like:
4-3
WLB - Shaan, Bass
MLB - Mastro, Bass/Walker (think Bass would come on first right now but that may change as season progresses)
SLB - Baggs, Alaka
Heavy Nickel
ILB - Mastro, Bass
ILB - Shaan, Sanders
3-3 Stack
WLB - Shaan, Bass
MLB - Mastro, Bass
Jack - Baggs, Shaan (with potentially him being 1st team here and Bass at WLB)
We're not deep with LBs that our coaches trust. Sanders may well have a role down the line, but agree he was dreadful against Rice. You mention run defense, but he also screwed up his assignment twice badly in coverage.
For as much as Hagen has done with Mastro, Baggs, and Hilliard, the play of several others makes it fairly clear how bad of a hand he got dealt. I know a lot of people here were quick to praise Wally's efforts at Tech last year, but looking at their defense now and the list of LBs he recruited here....
Posted on 9/15/14 at 1:06 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
I must have been watching a different game than everyone else because Sanders was far and away the best LB we had on the field Saturday. He was constantly in place to make plays & around the ball. Now he didn't always make them, but he made some. His speed shows up on the field. Everyone else looked they were never close to making big tackles or running guys down.
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