Split post; Growler1 believes Grizzly O-L is inexperienced

[argrizfan]

Poehls played in every game last year and started against Tennessee and Cal Poly.

 

[Forshizzlegrizzle]

I am right as usual.

Thanks man you made my day with that! :lol: :lol: Does anyone agree with the above?

And FYI I was one who made the statement that we will be fine because of the experience of our line and running backs. So I wasn't agreeing with anyone. Although he does bring up actual number where you just spout off opinion. Starting doesn't make you more talented or experienced if you are "splitting time". Besided run blocking is a different beast than pass blocking. I would imagine that run blocking is less complicated.

 

[Grizzoola]

I am right as usual.

Thanks man you made my day with that! :lol: :lol: Does anyone agree with the above?

And FYI I was one who made the statement that we will be fine because of the experience of our line and running backs. So I wasn't agreeing with anyone. Although he does bring up actual number where you just spout off opinion. Starting doesn't make you more talented or experienced if you are "splitting time". Besided run blocking is a different beast than pass blocking. I would imagine that run blocking is less complicated.

So G1 believes because he's run a corporation, that he's an expert on UM football. That's like saying because Romney ran Bain Capital, he's fit to be U.S. president. :mrgreen:

 

[GrizPony]

Or because Obama was a community organizer, he knows anything.

 

[Grizzoola]

Or because Obama was a community organizer, he knows anything.

Pres. Obama knows a hell of a lot more than you do, or Romney, for that matter. Obama's mistake as a community organizer is he thought he could build a consensus in the Congress like he did in Chicago. He's learned a lesson, due to people like you. He'll win a second term over that screwball Romney; then watch the gloves come off. Why do you repugs go for the screwballs: Palin & Gingrich come to mind, as well.

 

[Grizmayor]

Oppy was out all november of last year with his appendix operation. Poole was in much of that.

AssPicker1 aught to know the answer to this. >

What month did we have the best running game of the season last year?
[ ] Sept
[ ] Oct
[ ] November :thumb:
[ ] Dec

Well, actually it was Jeremy Lapan that took over for Oppy and kicked ass... but Poole did see some playing time during the season. Kistler has been miscast as a guard for the past two years... but like Boise State does, take your five best blockers and get them on the field. Don't pigeon hole these guys. This could very well be our most talented and athletic bunch as a whole since Lex was following the horses a few years ago.

 

[BWahlberg]

Poole backed up Burton while Lapan backed up Oppy. Burton had/has a bad knee and Poole would sub in for him 2 or 3 series per game. I recall the PSU game and one other where Poole played the whole 2nd half for Burton almost.

 

[grizcountry420]

Poole backed up Burton while Lapan backed up Oppy. Burton had/has a bad knee and Poole would sub in for him 2 or 3 series per game. I recall the PSU game and one other where Poole played the whole 2nd half for Burton almost.

"Anyone who takes Brints jaded opinions as being the gospel just demonstrates how little he knows about the game. Reality always trumps hyperbole coming from fans who lack any objectivity. Re-Max makes a statement of strength, and his legion of lemmings follows."

- Growler1 :roll:

 

[GoosetownGriz]

I can actually see both sides of this. As far as game experience, for individuals, BW is right. I also cannot dispute what Delaney thinks. He should know best.

With that said, I can actually see where G1 is coming from here. I have heard many OL and DL coaches, analysts, and former linemen comment, similar to what G1 is thinking.

OL is as good as how well they play together. Anytime there is a few new pieces to the puzzle, the letdown of only one player can lead to weaker performance as a unit. Granted, according to BW, our front line returnees have a lot of in game experience, and versatility. However, the depth is questionable, due to being "untested" (as G1 points out). Being untested, is not a bad thing, nor a good thing, it is something that cannot be answered until they get experience.

4/5's of the OL could be on top their game, yet 1 OL making mistakes, and not on the same page, can cause a lot of problems, for the unit. It will take time, likely a month, or more for the GRIZ to get 7 to 8 rotational linemen all on the same page, and knowing one another. Couple that with a gauntlet of various QB rotations, and strategies, to figure who the QB is, will cause some further growing pains. Especially when each QB is a different kind of qb.

The easiest, and best way to transition, is to rely on the running game, no matter who the qb is. I have heard Mark Schlereth and Big Al Williams repeatedly say, "It is easier for OL to run block, and they enjoy it a lot more, than pass blocking." A running game takes pressure off the whole offense, and so many less variables to execute.

The success of the OL will be determined by the style of play, and strategy the coaching staff chooses. IF, they choose more of a passing offense, it better be quick passes, yet Rosenbach wants to bring more long ball to the offense. I expect some inconsistent OL play if the GRIZ adapt more of a passing offense, early. G1 will likely be closer to right, in this case.

I am hoping the GRIZ start the season relying more on the running game, and progressively add more and more passing to the offense. To me that is what makes most sense. If, that is how they go, the OL will likely be much more consistent, as will the offense. So, BW will likely be more right.

BW and G1, you both are at the mercy of inexperienced QB play, and coaching strategy. Stay tuned to see how it all plays out? Seriously, we have no idea what Delaney will adapt, offensively. Based on his experience, I am leaning toward him, bringing a little more smash mouth, and attitude back, yet, keep a lot of Pflu's quick passing game, with more play action, and less gadget plays (Pflu ran too many, Hauck ran too few). I hope Delaney has a little of both BH and Pflu, in this offense.

I am right as usual. Anyone who takes Brints jaded opinions as being the gospel just demonstrates how little he knows about the game. Reality always trumps hyperbole coming from fans who lack any objectivity. Re-Max makes a statement of strength, and his legion of lemmings follows.

I am NOT saying that our line does not have POTENTIAL to be good. And, I think our line next season may be very good. But I also know that the O-line must function as a cohesive unit, to be great, and there is no freakin' way this group has enough real-time game experience to be at that level now. I get tired of bursting hyperbole bubbles, but somebody has to be the voice of reason here!

Orthopedic surgeons must make a fortune setting all the self-inflicted fractures that people sustain patting themselves on the back.


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