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re: Quarterly Report Cards - grade your team

Posted on 9/14/14 at 4:35 pm to
Posted by Heresaucer
Member since Oct 2012
2241 posts
Posted on 9/14/14 at 4:35 pm to
Offense- C+ - This is a huge improvement for us, since we haven't had anything resembling an offense in 3 years. Only real complaint so far is not being able to establish the run against UF. Our O-line is bad, and missing starters as well.

Our passing game is doing great considering our QB is a sophomore and almost all of our skill position players are freshmen/sophomores. Last night two of Towles INT's were deflections, he did ALOT better than I thought he would against one of the best defenses he is going to face this year.

Defense- B+ - Starting alot of young guys here too, but we have two of the best DE's in the conference, but no-one stepping up on the interior yet.

LB's/Secondary have been playing well considering how young and inexperienced they are, talent is there though. But we saw alot of blown coverages last night, 2 that cost TD's. But those problems will improve throughout the year with experience IMO.

Special Teams- B - We are doing great in coverage on punts/KO's. No real threat for us in the return game yet, even though they've tried a few options.

Punting game is average, although I do think we have one of the best place kickers in the conference, he was a bit erratic in the first two games. But last night really showed what kind of leg he had, even though he missed that FG in the 3rd OT I'm excited about him.


Overall- B+ - Considering what shape the program was in when Stoops inherited it. So far it looks like he has done an amazing job. He has brought in 2 of the best recruiting classes we've ever had, and looks like he is going to keep it up on the recruiting trail this year. For those that watched the game last night, its plain to see the upgrade in talent we have over two years ago.

Most reasonable KY fans were going to happy with 4 wins this year. Now it looks like bowling is a real possibility
Posted by Weagle25
THE Football State.
Member since Oct 2011
46182 posts
Posted on 9/14/14 at 4:41 pm to
Offense- A

600+ yards rushing and 400+ passing through 2 games. Can't complain. Business as usual for Malzahn

Defense- B

Not good in the first half of both games but step it up in the 2nd half. Need help in the secondary

Special teams- A

Surprisingly. Thought we'd have a drop off here but Carlson looks pretty damn good. Bray finally showed some wiggle and returned a punt for a TD
This post was edited on 9/14/14 at 4:42 pm
Posted by ISEN_AG
ThunderWolf Manor
Member since Aug 2013
1926 posts
Posted on 9/14/14 at 4:52 pm to
Offense - A+
Defense - C (Would've said B- before last night)
Special Teams - A

Overall - A-
Offense is still as great as the past two years. Defense still sucks, but is very much improved over last year. Special teams is doing well.
Posted by SummerOfGeorge
Member since Jul 2013
102699 posts
Posted on 9/14/14 at 4:53 pm to
Bama gonna go 7-5 sky falling fire Saban
Posted by memphisplaya
Member since Jan 2009
85790 posts
Posted on 9/14/14 at 4:56 pm to
Offense- C+
Power run game needs to be more explosive. We need to utilize our athletic TE's.

Defense- B+
Fast, athletic, but lean and inexperienced in the middle. Need to improve stopping the run.

Special teams B+

Overall - B

Posted by cforester821
Unofficial TD Multimedia Guy
Member since Jun 2014
1613 posts
Posted on 9/14/14 at 4:57 pm to
Offense-B- if our O-line steps up and Jennings gets his intermediate to short passes down, we'll be good.

Defense- A- our DT's are about the only question mark still. They're looking good with Thomas, lacouture, and godchaux rotating in. If we get good production out of them, we can be nasty.

ST- A- delahoussaye missed one PA, otherwise everything else looks great.

Overall- B+/A-
This team can be really good if both lines step it up. Potential is there and so is the hunger.
This post was edited on 9/14/14 at 4:58 pm
Posted by finestfirst79
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Member since Nov 2012
11646 posts
Posted on 9/14/14 at 5:04 pm to
quote:

Aggy have the only A+ on O IMO


Too many dropped passes and overthrown long balls to rate that grade. On the plus side, Hill did throw better long passes later in the game.

I'd give A&M offense an A or A- at this point.
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