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re: Add your reasons Mizzou is going to struggle this year and the near future
Posted on 2/18/12 at 1:45 pm to roadGator
Posted on 2/18/12 at 1:45 pm to roadGator
Fisher ruptured his patellar tendon before the 2011 season, and applied for medical hardship - just got the approval a week or so ago. Our O-line was young and pretty inexperienced in 2011, should be better this year and having him back helps.
Our QB, James Franklin, was a true soph in 2011. He should be much better his jr year. He's a true dual-threat, similar (if there is such a thing) to Tebow. Not the fastest, but very elusive.
Henry Josey was our best running back in 2011, went out with a really bad injury (torn ACL, MCL, meniscus and patellar tendon) in the texas game and unlikely to be back in 2012. He was averaging over 8 YPC when he went down, leading the conf and among top in the country. There is a stable of decent backs behind him, like Devion Moore and Marcus Hurphy, but we'll miss him big time. Franklin's versatility really helps here.
DGB gives us the star receiver we really haven't had since Jeremy Maclin and Danario Alexander. BUT, we have several good receivers to spread it around to, like TJ Moe, Marcus Lucas, LaDamien Washington and others. We'll miss Michael Egnew, who will be drafted, but Eric Waters should fill in well at the TE spot.
Sorry this was long winded, but that gives you a broad overview. We're a pretty balanced spread, averaging 244 yds rushing and 231 yds passing per game. Unlike some of the posters, here, I don't expect us to come in and light the world on fire. But I do think we'll be competitive. Planning to come to the Swamp for our game next year, and looking forward to it!
Our QB, James Franklin, was a true soph in 2011. He should be much better his jr year. He's a true dual-threat, similar (if there is such a thing) to Tebow. Not the fastest, but very elusive.
Henry Josey was our best running back in 2011, went out with a really bad injury (torn ACL, MCL, meniscus and patellar tendon) in the texas game and unlikely to be back in 2012. He was averaging over 8 YPC when he went down, leading the conf and among top in the country. There is a stable of decent backs behind him, like Devion Moore and Marcus Hurphy, but we'll miss him big time. Franklin's versatility really helps here.
DGB gives us the star receiver we really haven't had since Jeremy Maclin and Danario Alexander. BUT, we have several good receivers to spread it around to, like TJ Moe, Marcus Lucas, LaDamien Washington and others. We'll miss Michael Egnew, who will be drafted, but Eric Waters should fill in well at the TE spot.
Sorry this was long winded, but that gives you a broad overview. We're a pretty balanced spread, averaging 244 yds rushing and 231 yds passing per game. Unlike some of the posters, here, I don't expect us to come in and light the world on fire. But I do think we'll be competitive. Planning to come to the Swamp for our game next year, and looking forward to it!
Posted on 2/18/12 at 1:48 pm to semotruman
Not long winded because you didn't include the State of Mizzou history.
Thanks for the info. I've got a lot of learning to do.
Thanks for the info. I've got a lot of learning to do.
Posted on 2/18/12 at 1:55 pm to semotruman
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semotruman
You're now officially my favorite Mizzou poster... It doesn't take much, just provide objective analysis and actual information regarding team talent.
I actually think the Mizzou game is one of the more questionable games on our schedule... Early in the season we've shown a propensity for boneheadedness and poor preparation under Richt. Don't want to see us travel out to COMO and drop a game just because they took it lightly. I agree there will likely be trouble adjusting on the lines for Mizzou but if Franklin improves his dual-threat capabilities may help combat that on the offensive side of the ball. Not having Josey (most likely) is going to hurt... I hope he comes back mid-season but haven't seen any reports lately which is probably a bad sign. Franklin didn't seem to be a great passer from what I saw last season but not sure how much of that was due to lack of talent at the WR position.
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