Our 3 biggest pre-camp issues were/are:
1) OL- Losing MJ certainly didn't help, but the addition of freshmen JJ, CM, VB, DR, and CH has helped. We seem to have settled into our first six: KK, JR, MC, JJ, CT with BK as the 6th. This may change, as CBJ has said, as players develop, we scheme, or to get the best five on the field. Translation, if we can shift CT or JR to C. Lots of good vibes coming from our mods and coaches. Obviously a lot of improvement is needed to play with the big boys but there is hope. We'll know where we are after 9-12-15. I'm encouraged.
2) MLB- Much to everyone's surprise, CJ has emerged as the leader to start. DK will play a lot against BGSU. I doubt we'll be as good as we were with AJ, but I think we'll good. Coaches don't seem worried and seem very happy with our top 3 (KB is 3rd). In typical GQ lingo, we'll be find.
3) Stopping the big play- This was a severe weakness last year. IMO, Coleman graduating probably helps. Not to bash him, but he had a lot of busts. Losing Gaulden and McNeil hurts but we have some depth. However, we cant afford any more injury's. TKJr will step in for McNeil and I expect Sutton at NB with Martin at CB by our trip to FL. With a much improved DL, I think we'll be much better stopping the big play as opposing QB's will have to throw quickly. If Mosley and Martin can be lock down corners, we'll have a great D. Again, we'll know a lot more by 9-12-15.
This will be our best team in 8 years. If everything goes right, 10 wins is possible. If everything goes wrong, our bubble could burst with 6 or 7 wins. The reality is we'll probably be somewhere around 8 with 9 a distinct possibility. It's going to be fun to watch!
GBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1) OL- Losing MJ certainly didn't help, but the addition of freshmen JJ, CM, VB, DR, and CH has helped. We seem to have settled into our first six: KK, JR, MC, JJ, CT with BK as the 6th. This may change, as CBJ has said, as players develop, we scheme, or to get the best five on the field. Translation, if we can shift CT or JR to C. Lots of good vibes coming from our mods and coaches. Obviously a lot of improvement is needed to play with the big boys but there is hope. We'll know where we are after 9-12-15. I'm encouraged.
2) MLB- Much to everyone's surprise, CJ has emerged as the leader to start. DK will play a lot against BGSU. I doubt we'll be as good as we were with AJ, but I think we'll good. Coaches don't seem worried and seem very happy with our top 3 (KB is 3rd). In typical GQ lingo, we'll be find.
3) Stopping the big play- This was a severe weakness last year. IMO, Coleman graduating probably helps. Not to bash him, but he had a lot of busts. Losing Gaulden and McNeil hurts but we have some depth. However, we cant afford any more injury's. TKJr will step in for McNeil and I expect Sutton at NB with Martin at CB by our trip to FL. With a much improved DL, I think we'll be much better stopping the big play as opposing QB's will have to throw quickly. If Mosley and Martin can be lock down corners, we'll have a great D. Again, we'll know a lot more by 9-12-15.
This will be our best team in 8 years. If everything goes right, 10 wins is possible. If everything goes wrong, our bubble could burst with 6 or 7 wins. The reality is we'll probably be somewhere around 8 with 9 a distinct possibility. It's going to be fun to watch!
GBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
