Scrimmage Stats - improvements being made

[reinell30]

Come on, this team has 6-5 written all over it..

I see it like this also.

I don't, I see much better. :thumb:

I see 8-3!

 

[horribilisfan8184]

3rd and short they once ran screen that got blown up.....3rd and long ran a delay that was snuffed. Let's hope they develop a power game and can trust their passing game for down and distance situations . Not going to fool BSC teams.....

Sounds like a typical call Stitt would make in those situations, so predictable..

That's what scares me - new year, same stuff. I pray that is not the case and like the players themselves, the coaching has improved.

GO GRIZ!!

You guys act like you know nothing about coaching and evaluating and establishing a depth chart based on performance of each position rather than result of each play. You probably don't understand how a pro team that goes 1-4 in preseason can go 13-3 in regular season. The fact that execution of plays on the offensive side of the ball was collectively better than last year's first scrimmage should be all the good news you need. I'd like to see improvement in each scrimmage on both sides of the ball but if that happens it means the offense will find moving the ball tougher and the defense find stopping the offense tougher. Valpo will let us know what to expect and UDUB will let us know what we really have.

 

[grizcountry420]

3rd and short they once ran screen that got blown up.....3rd and long ran a delay that was snuffed. Let's hope they develop a power game and can trust their passing game for down and distance situations . Not going to fool BSC teams.....

Sounds like a typical call Stitt would make in those situations, so predictable..

That's what scares me - new year, same stuff. I pray that is not the case and like the players themselves, the coaching has improved.

GO GRIZ!!

You guys act like you know nothing about coaching and evaluating and establishing a depth chart based on performance of each position rather than result of each play. You probably don't understand how a pro team that goes 1-4 in preseason can go 13-3 in regular season. The fact that execution of plays on the offensive side of the ball was collectively better than last year's first scrimmage should be all the good news you need. I'd like to see improvement in each scrimmage on both sides of the ball but if that happens it means the offense will find moving the ball tougher and the defense find stopping the offense tougher. Valpo will let us know what to expect and UDUB will let us know what we really have.

We should be able to score a ton on Valpo and I wouldn't be surprised if UW holds us out of the endzone.

 

[fanofzoo]

Looks a little better but the play selection and secondary breakdowns are still a problem. A big problem.

Re play selection. I have a funny feeling you're not seeing (in scrimmage) everything they have been working on....just a hunch.

I hope so because what was on display certainly didn't inspire fear in the D. Same thing different year.

I hope nothing inspires fear in our defense.

And I don't think anything will. This years defense has the attitude that has been missing for a while. Could be a special year for that group.


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But your right on the D.

 

[RayWill]

Sounds like a typical call Stitt would make in those situations, so predictable..

That's what scares me - new year, same stuff. I pray that is not the case and like the players themselves, the coaching has improved.

GO GRIZ!!

You guys act like you know nothing about coaching and evaluating and establishing a depth chart based on performance of each position rather than result of each play. You probably don't understand how a pro team that goes 1-4 in preseason can go 13-3 in regular season. The fact that execution of plays on the offensive side of the ball was collectively better than last year's first scrimmage should be all the good news you need. I'd like to see improvement in each scrimmage on both sides of the ball but if that happens it means the offense will find moving the ball tougher and the defense find stopping the offense tougher. Valpo will let us know what to expect and UDUB will let us know what we really have.

We should be able to score a ton on Valpo and I wouldn't be surprised if UW holds us out of the endzone.

The surprise would be if MT scores not if UW holds em out of the end zone. Night and day punching bag game. I was saying 6-5 after last spring. 7-4 maybe is more accurate now. it all depends on how tore up the team is after playing UW.

 

[signedbewildered]

That's what scares me - new year, same stuff. I pray that is not the case and like the players themselves, the coaching has improved.

GO GRIZ!!

You guys act like you know nothing about coaching and evaluating and establishing a depth chart based on performance of each position rather than result of each play. You probably don't understand how a pro team that goes 1-4 in preseason can go 13-3 in regular season. The fact that execution of plays on the offensive side of the ball was collectively better than last year's first scrimmage should be all the good news you need. I'd like to see improvement in each scrimmage on both sides of the ball but if that happens it means the offense will find moving the ball tougher and the defense find stopping the offense tougher. Valpo will let us know what to expect and UDUB will let us know what we really have.

We should be able to score a ton on Valpo and I wouldn't be surprised if UW holds us out of the endzone.

The surprise would be if MT scores not if UW holds em out of the end zone. Night and day punching bag game. I was saying 6-5 after last spring. 7-4 maybe is more accurate now. it all depends on how tore up the team is after playing UW.

Either way we got our turf!

 

[RayWill]

You guys act like you know nothing about coaching and evaluating and establishing a depth chart based on performance of each position rather than result of each play. You probably don't understand how a pro team that goes 1-4 in preseason can go 13-3 in regular season. The fact that execution of plays on the offensive side of the ball was collectively better than last year's first scrimmage should be all the good news you need. I'd like to see improvement in each scrimmage on both sides of the ball but if that happens it means the offense will find moving the ball tougher and the defense find stopping the offense tougher. Valpo will let us know what to expect and UDUB will let us know what we really have.

We should be able to score a ton on Valpo and I wouldn't be surprised if UW holds us out of the endzone.

The surprise would be if MT scores not if UW holds em out of the end zone. Night and day punching bag game. I was saying 6-5 after last spring. 7-4 maybe is more accurate now. it all depends on how tore up the team is after playing UW.

Either way we got our turf!

True the home field advantage is real.

 

[grizeyes]

3rd and short they once ran screen that got blown up.....3rd and long ran a delay that was snuffed. Let's hope they develop a power game and can trust their passing game for down and distance situations . Not going to fool BSC teams.....

Sounds like a typical call Stitt would make in those situations, so predictable..

That's what scares me - new year, same stuff. I pray that is not the case and like the players themselves, the coaching has improved.

GO GRIZ!!

You guys act like you know nothing about coaching and evaluating and establishing a depth chart based on performance of each position rather than result of each play. You probably don't understand how a pro team that goes 1-4 in preseason can go 13-3 in regular season. The fact that execution of plays on the offensive side of the ball was collectively better than last year's first scrimmage should be all the good news you need. I'd like to see improvement in each scrimmage on both sides of the ball but if that happens it means the offense will find moving the ball tougher and the defense find stopping the offense tougher. Valpo will let us know what to expect and UDUB will let us know what we really have.

I understand. Wasn't talking about one, pre-season, fall practice scrimmage. Was talking in general terms about the upcoming season. Hoping for some growth and improvement in coaching, in adjustments, in game decisions, player utilization, etc. Hoping we have improvement over last year because if we do, could be a pretty good season! Looking forward to finding out!

Go Griz.

 

[grizfan406]

I think the griz Offense is further ahead than normal for this time of year. Usually, because the defense is simpler and they often know what is coming, they usually outplay the offense by quite a bit in the first scrimmage. I think the offense will be fine and will be outrageous by years end. People are harping on the offense but they had 428 yards against a very solid and deep defense. There were a few ticky-tacky sacks but on all of them, the QB was scrambling in what have been significant gains if the Refs hadn't called it so tight.

For petes sake though, the drops, THE DROPS! The QB and the WR seem to be on the same page better than last year but the WR's keep dropping passes. The QB's obviously have faith in Lamarriel Taylor but he had a drop or two. Other guys had drops too. I think to the tune of 5 or 6 drops. Seemed like it anyway. Man, these guys need to be taking 50+ reps on the jugs after practice. The drops have got to be cleaned up.

From what I saw the standout RB that I liked was Terren Moses. He was slashing and dashing through the line and looked like he was made for our offense. We will see how he does picking up blitzes.

As far as Reese P goes. Not excited about another pick 6, he also seems to try to throw into coverage a lot and into some pretty small windows but I like the confidence. I would rather have a Bret Favre fearless gunslinger type who isn't afraid to stretch the field and test his wideouts than someone who is only willing to throw short passes to one or two people. Reese had some great drives and great reads. If he progresses and gets better, and our WR's don't drop balls, sky is the limit.

Everyone seems to want Reese and the offense to dominate and be in midseason form right now. Way too early to expect that plus if they did dominate then we would all be bitching and moaning about Semore and the defense.

Personally I think we are more than fine. My biggest concern was the O-line and they played great, especially considering our QB's ability to scramble and move in the pocket. We will be fine there. Corners played great, RB's are hungry, Safety play is great and intimidating to WR's. LB play was exceptional and Vika F is going to be an all American before he is done here he is a stud and young. He is making a strong case for starting over Strahm. Defensive line, we are going to be hard to run against which will open things up for our LB's and Secondary. I anticipate lots of 3rd and longs for opposing offenses as well as plenty of turnovers for our secondary. Overall I think we are a well balanced team.