Observations on the Cats and some others

[Blouman]

0 should be the starting RB until Traynum comes back. He ran pretty
well for us last season and looked the best of the RBs vs.SM.

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

0 should be the starting RB until Traynum comes back. He ran pretty
well for us last season and looked the best of the RBs vs.SM.

Stoops said that Demi gave Chip a run for his money to start and they consider both starters because they are both about equally talented. Sounded like he really likes the way Demi plays.

 

[mrschwump]

Stoops said that Demi gave Chip a run for his money to start and they consider both starters because they are both about equally talented. Sounded like he really likes the way Demi plays.

Demi showed last year he was a good receiver out of the backfield. We haven't seen that out of the other RBs in Hamden's O just yet but guess we will eventually. It's a good skill to have.

 

[Cat_Man_Blue]

The playoff rules at present are stupid. The acc and big 12 champ (or any champ) should not be guaranteed a bye unless they are one of the top 4 ranked teams. Look for this dumb rule to be changed asap when it expands..

While I agree the rule is stupid, I have a theory on why it is in place. This was set up this way to force ND into a conference, most likely the B1G.

 

[Tskware]

I will add to TrueBlueWildcat above, that downside to transfer portal and NIL is going to be a lot of total mismatches . . . but I also agree that the upside will be better quality play in the top P4 level, there is almost no way a good program is going to get caught short at any position under the current rules when they can just get multiple transfers to fill holes in the offseason. In season injuries could leave you in a tough spot, e.g., FSU last season with two or three QBs getting hurt, but I think you will see higher quality play across the board.

 

[BlueRaider22]

1. I agree on the Oline....no motion penalties or crushing holding calls. I think the only penalty was illegal man downfield on Mincey. I personally thought Mincey/Farmer were fantastic on right side.
2. UK was handling the LOS....So Miss had no shot to run the ball. It was throwing was their only option.
3. Rayner is the best kicker since MacGinnis. He simply hits and right down the middle.
4. I agree on RB....Demi was solid but we need Traynum to be our bell cow back and sprinkle in the other ones.
5. I was really impressed with our interior Lber.....Dumas got a pick (and he brings a thump when he hits) and Deryck got a tip pass that led to Int for JQ. We have 2 rock soilid LBer inside to lead this unit.
6. Dingle was blocker a ton better....glad to see him come back and work on this aspect of his game.....we're going to have a great TE room this year.
7. Brock looks very good throwing on the move and when the play breaks down.....but in pocket...he can stare down receivers and threw pick and one more should have been. But all in all, we've got a competitive SEC QB.....with the potential to be top notch SEC QB. Kid is physical and tough runner....i see UK as a nightmare in short yardage situations if Traynum gets back.

All in all, Stoops deserves a ton of credit. Getting Brock at QB, plugged two holes in Oline, much needed WR in Maclin/Farrier to supplement Brown/Key, another bully RB in Traynum, Dumas Johnson to plug in for Trevin Wallace. The schedule is a bear...but this will be a better team than last year....it's pretty obvious to me.

Well said....can't add much more

1. The Mincey call where he got down field occurred when Griff escaped the pocket and looked to desire to take off running.....but then curved back to make a great throw. I thought it was a great play by darn near everyone involved....just bad luck.

4. Tray and direct snaps to a #230 Wimsatt..... Does anyone know? Did Wimsatt run any option in Jersey or was it just was an effective runner? He's not the best passer, but could you imagine if they had some option type pitches into his Wildcat package?

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

Demi showed last year he was a good receiver out of the backfield. We haven't seen that out of the other RBs in Hamden's O just yet but guess we will eventually. It's a good skill to have.

Thought he ran really well. Did not like him not picking up the DL that was in BVG face and I think took a hit. For some reason he went to help Mincey, who did not need help on that play and let the defender crash in for a free shot on the QB. No point in that, stay in front of the QB to block till an outside rush needs help.