We are who we…

Kaos · « **on:** September 04, 2022, 08:04:11 AM »

Thought we were.

Lackluster weather-marred win.

1. OL struggled to get push
2. JT - and I’m still on his bus - threw two picks
3. Emotionally flat
4. Clearly lacking talent across the board and that’s only going to get worse.

Ashford looked better than I thought. The rest was just a depressing movie I’ve already seen and reviewed.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2022, 10:51:52 AM »

Figure out the QB situation and they could be pretty good. Kam Riley was in on 15 tackles, 9 solo. He looked great. Tank is a different type back. Really doesn’t have break away speed. But he rarely goes down on first contact and always seems to bounce it out and head north and south quickly.

They need to use this Saturday to settle on a QB and how they’re going to use him.

CCTAU · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2022, 01:45:20 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 04, 2022, 10:51:52 AM

Figure out the QB situation and they could be pretty good. Kam Riley was in on 15 tackles, 9 solo. He looked great. Tank is a different type back. Really doesn’t have break away speed. But he rarely goes down on first contact and always seems to bounce it out and head north and south quickly.

They need to use this Saturday to settle on a QB and how they’re going to use him.

I like the change up of having Ashford come in and do some things differently.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2022, 02:38:33 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on September 04, 2022, 01:45:20 PM

I like the change up of having Ashford come in and do some things differently.

It’s not that the back up QB is the most popular guy on the team, but I think it’s clear that Ashford brings a lot more to the table than Finley. Especially if what we saw from TJ last night was what we have to expect from him.

GH2001 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2022, 05:20:22 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 04, 2022, 02:38:33 PM

It’s not that the back up QB is the most popular guy on the team, but I think it’s clear that Ashford brings a lot more to the table than Finley. Especially if what we saw from TJ last night was what we have to expect from him.

That ^

Kaos · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2022, 06:22:37 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on September 04, 2022, 05:20:22 PM

That ^

What difference at this point does it make?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2022, 09:08:29 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on September 04, 2022, 06:22:37 PM

What difference at this point does it make?

Because this is the team we have. Not going all Gay AU Nation here, but these are our guys and I’m always invested in this program. Unless you fucking quit, like 2012, I’m invested. Right now, we’re still the team picked to finish last in the West. Jim Donnan said the only team we’re more talented than, is Vandy. They don’t even show our highlights on SEC Network. Fuck em’.

This team has some talent. Not winning the West talent. But 8-9 wins talent that will spike recruiting. Get the QB position situated, and watch.

Kaos · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2022, 08:19:34 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 04, 2022, 09:08:29 PM

Because this is the team we have. Not going all Gay AU Nation here, but these are our guys and I’m always invested in this program. Unless you fucking quit, like 2012, I’m invested. Right now, we’re still the team picked to finish last in the West. Jim Donnan said the only team we’re more talented than, is Vandy. They don’t even show our highlights on SEC Network. Fuck em’.

This team has some talent. Not winning the West talent. But 8-9 wins talent that will spike recruiting. Get the QB position situated, and watch.

I’d like to believe that. I really would.

What I see is 5 - 6 wins and no help on the horizon.

CCTAU · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2022, 03:59:05 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on September 05, 2022, 08:19:34 AM

I’d like to believe that. I really would.

What I see is 5 - 6 wins and no help on the horizon.

All hat no cattle 2010 national champions they are not…

GH2001 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2022, 05:09:38 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on September 05, 2022, 03:59:05 PM

All hat no cattle 2010 national champions they are not…

Is that the rule now? If it is then why even watch anymore.

Snags is right. There is a vested interest regardless. I want them to have the best chance to succeed. Ashford is also more electrifying to watch. He makes the O fun.

If he can develop a pass while on the run - it won’t even be a close contest. That’s the only thing holding him back at this point.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2022, 05:34:06 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on September 05, 2022, 05:09:38 PM

Is that the rule now? If it is then why even watch anymore.

Snags is right. There is a vested interest regardless. I want them to have the best chance to succeed. Ashford is also more electrifying to watch. He makes the O fun.

If he can develop a pass while on the run - it won’t even be a close contest. That’s the only thing holding him back at this point.

It’ll be interesting to see who starts against SJS. Hope Hatpin sees that Teejay is limited and Assfurd gives him more options.

chinook · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2022, 06:15:43 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on September 05, 2022, 03:59:05 PM

All hat no cattle 2010 national champions they are not…

wtf does that even mean? please
lecture us, the slow learners. otherwise that’s a terrible take and comparison.

Kaos · « **Reply #12 on:** September 05, 2022, 06:24:18 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on September 05, 2022, 05:09:38 PM

Is that the rule now? If it is then why even watch anymore.

No. It's not the rule. All I really want is somebody like Bruce Pearl running the football program.

Engages with the fans. Heart on his sleeve. Knows the game and knows how to sell the program. Knows what to do with the talent he draws.

Recruiting wasn't Gus' problem. Maximizing the talent he had absolutely was. Hammer the same square pegs into the three round holes he knew. How many good players did he run off or ruin?

Recruiting wasn't Chizik's problem. He was closer to Pearl in terms of selling the program than any.

Recruiting wasn't Tuberville's problem (until Jacobs took a shit in his face and told him it was a Snickers bar).

Recruiting is absolutely Hasbeen's problem. That's why it's hard to watch now... there's nothing much behind the front lines (which isn't quite where it needs to be, even now) and there isn't a lot of hope waiting in the wings.

Hutchens is out of his depth. He just is. I don't want it to be the case. But it's obvious.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #13 on:** September 05, 2022, 10:44:26 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on September 04, 2022, 01:45:20 PM

I like the change up of having Ashford come in and do some things differently.

You mean like not throwing picks?

CCTAU · « **Reply #14 on:** September 05, 2022, 10:58:34 PM »

Quote from: chinook on September 05, 2022, 06:15:43 PM

wtf does that even mean? please
lecture us, the slow learners. otherwise that’s a terrible take and comparison.

Last time Kaos told us a coach was all hat no cattle, that guy took us to great heights. Is this another of his great predictions…

Kaos · « **Reply #15 on:** September 06, 2022, 09:36:17 AM »

Quote from: CCTAU on September 05, 2022, 10:58:34 PM

Last time Kaos told us a coach was all hat no cattle, that guy took us to great heights. Is this another of his great predictions…

Yeah. How'd that work out?

wesfau2 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 06, 2022, 09:55:35 AM »

I don't see the talent deficiency that some are claiming. They're still shaking out the WR position, but that is the only group that I'd start to question the quality of player.

I'm still solidly on 8 wins, with 10 a realistic possibility.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #17 on:** September 06, 2022, 10:33:03 AM »

I noticed that Landen King didn't have a catch. Come to think of it, I don't recall seeing him in the game. Was he hurt? Not involved?

wesfau2 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 06, 2022, 10:41:10 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 06, 2022, 10:33:03 AM

I noticed that Landen King didn't have a catch. Come to think of it, I don't recall seeing him in the game. Was he hurt? Not involved?

He was dressed on the sideline. I, too, wanted to see him sailing across the middle of the field.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2022, 11:06:06 AM »

One guy who quietly had a decent night, was DB, Keionte Scott. Hadn't heard his name much in any of the preseason skuttlebutt. He had 5 total tackles, 2 solo. He also returned 3 punts for and average of 11.3 per return.

I think Ja'Varrius Johnson fielded the first couple of punts, then Scott took over. He looked pretty quick to me.