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EverettGriz said:
Boy, what terrible luck. You certainly never hear about programs having injuries, particularly that late into a season. Good thing the GRIZ were fully healthy....:cautious:

(editor's comment: you're an idiot).
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Who missed the NDSU game for the gris that played all season?
 
mthoopsfan said:
The discussion was whether McDowell was hurt. So, at least you have admitted that. McDowell was taken out eventually. Ah Yat threw 7 passes and had 2 runs, 1 must have been a sack.

Hauck isn’t one to make excuses and I bury excuses right after games. He wasn’t going to answer Colter's question. Why do you think Colter asked the question if McDowell wasn’t hurt?
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Announcers said he had a limp although BH and I agree it was nothing. Ah Yat only played garbage time. Colter probably asked because the announcers repeatedly gave the offense the excuse of a hurt qb.
 
HelenaHandBasket said:
Moanymoany is nothing but excuses today.
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Today? That's all he's ever got. A myriad of excuses for why the cats didn't do better last year, even though they came so so so so close. But nothing but derision for the team that actually made it to the national championship game. It's beyond twisted.
 
Da Boyz Mom said:
Today? That's all he's ever got. A myriad of excuses for why the cats didn't do better last year, even though they came so so so so close. But nothing but derision for the team that actually made it to the national championship game. It's beyond twisted.
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Just saying if the TD pass stood against SDSU and we knock a pat through we would’ve beat the #1 and #2 teams 😂
 
Monymony said:
Just saying if the TD pass stood against SDSU and we knock a pat through we would’ve beat the #1 and #2 teams 😂
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And if UM’s qb hadn’t got hurt in 2022, UM would have beaten SS, Weber and the Cats and been national champions. Ha.
 
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Da Boyz Mom said:
Today? That's all he's ever got. A myriad of excuses for why the cats didn't do better last year, even though they came so so so so close. But nothing but derision for the team that actually made it to the national championship game. It's beyond twisted.
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He must be on another “fishing trip” with 14 hours to post on message boards 😂
 
Monymony said:
Who missed the NDSU game for the gris that played all season?
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Ohhhhh, so losing the best TE in the nation to injury doesn't count because the injury occurred before the season.


I see now. The short goal posts are related to the size of the busses you all ride.
 
EverettGriz said:
Ohhhhh, so losing the best TE in the nation to injury doesn't count because the injury occurred before the season.


I see now. The short goal posts are related to the size of the busses you all ride.
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In the nation? Not even close Heins was significantly better
 
Monymony said:
In the nation? Not even close Heins was significantly better
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In the nation, yes.

I don't know much about this Ketchup guy. Was he anywhere near as good as that Grace Blessner you talked about who allegedly once kicked a foot ball through those ridiculously short uprights at RHS?
 
mthoopsfan said:
UM missed TE Grossman all season. Stuff makes a big difference. Jeez, injuries happen all the time in football. QB injuries usually have the biggest impact, unless the team has 2 good QB's like the Cats did the past 2 seasons.
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I would like to agree with you the type of TE Grossman is = makes a game changing difference. With him back this year the griz now have 3 types of TE in the roster this year. Let me cover what type of TE grossman is: Flex TE
1. Stretching the Field: A flex TE can run deep routes that forces the safeties to stay back, stretching the defense vertically. This creates more space underneath for slot receivers and running backs to catch passes. It also prevents safeties from focusing solely on deep threats like wide receivers, giving them more one-on-one opportunities.
3. Occupying the Middle of the Field: When a flex TE runs routes over the middle, Grossman occupies the attention of linebackers and safeties. This can open up the sidelines for wide receivers, as the middle defenders are drawn towards the tight end, creating larger passing windows for outside routes.
4. Disguising Plays: Grossman often shifts and moves before the snap, making it harder for the defense to read the play. This movement can create confusion and hesitation among defenders, leading to blown coverages and open receivers.
5. Drawing Double Coverage: A highly skilled TE like Grossman draws double coverage, with both a linebacker and a safety or cornerback assigned to cover him. He runs a 4.55 (40 yard dash) so…..this matchup leaves other receivers with more favorable one-on-one matchups, increasing the likelihood of successful completions and big plays.
6. Play Action Passing: Grossman is extremely sneaky + effective in play-action passing schemes. When the offense fakes a run, the defense might bite on the fake, especially if the TE initially appears to block or chip block em. This hesitation allows the tight end to slip into a route and draw coverage, leaving other receivers open downfield. His wheel route is “NFL grade” and he always gets open fast as the defender can’t turn their hips fast enough.
7. Chipping / Blocking and Releasing: A flex TE can start a play by blocking, giving the appearance of a run, and then release into a route. This dual threat forces defenders to respect the run, and when they do, it creates gaps in the secondary for other receivers to exploit.

By effectively using some of these skills I taught him, Grossman can easily manipulate defensive coverages, create mismatches, and open up passing lanes for all other receivers, making the passing game much more dynamic and difficult to defend.
 
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grossmanairone said:
I would like to agree with you the type of TE makes a difference. We now have 3 types of TE in the roster this year. Let me cover what grossman can do.
1. Stretching the Field: A flex tight end who can run deep routes forces the safeties to stay back, stretching the defense vertically. This creates more space underneath for slot receivers and running backs to catch passes. It also prevents safeties from focusing solely on deep threats like wide receivers, giving them more one-on-one opportunities.
3. Occupying the Middle of the Field: When a flex tight end runs routes over the middle, it occupies the attention of linebackers and safeties. This can open up the sidelines for wide receivers, as the middle defenders are drawn towards the tight end, creating larger passing windows for outside routes.
4. Disguising Plays: Flex tight ends often shift and move before the snap, making it harder for the defense to read the play. This movement can create confusion and hesitation among defenders, leading to blown coverages and open receivers.
5. Drawing Double Coverage: A highly skilled flex tight end may draw double coverage, with both a linebacker and a safety or cornerback assigned to cover him. This leaves other receivers with more favorable one-on-one matchups, increasing the likelihood of successful completions and big plays.
6. Play Action Passing: Flex tight ends are also effective in play-action passing schemes. When the offense fakes a run, the defense might bite on the fake, especially if the tight end initially appears to block. This hesitation allows the tight end to slip into a route and draw coverage, leaving other receivers open downfield.
7. Blocking and Releasing: A flex tight end can start a play by blocking, giving the appearance of a run, and then release into a route. This dual threat forces defenders to respect the run, and when they do, it creates gaps in the secondary for other receivers to exploit.

By effectively using a flex tight end, an offense can manipulate defensive coverages, create mismatches, and open up passing lanes for all other receivers, making the passing game much more dynamic and difficult to defend.
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Looking forward to seeing #11 back in action!
 
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