A-Day

[GH2001]

I like a v8, but I will say, that eco boost is a strong engine. Mate it with the 10 speed bud light, and it performs well.
Mileage goes to shit when towing though.

I kinda miss my twofiddy with the 6.0. But ole pedoJoe made it too expensive to drive.

Those 5.4s are usually pretty good. Keep the plugs changed and they run a long time. Damn bud light suffers too quickly though.

It's the Turbo...not the engine.....with all the moving parts in them, they're just one more "ecosystem" to have issues in the long run.....and if you've never bought a power adder (SuperC/Turbo) - they cost a FORTUNE. They will most likely go out AFTER any warranties up. And honestly, a 4 cyclinder in a 6K pound truck is just a bad idea design wise. 5.0 Coyote Motors are one of the best things Ford has ever made but we know it's all about EPA stuff and not design or power. Those things are strong.

My 5.4 went 315KL before I traded it in. I still regret it. Only thing I ever did to it as far as repair was 1 coil pack.

Don't get me wrong Snake - a Yoda is a solid vehicle and a Tacoma is an excellent ride - it just doesn't make the best "truck" if thats what you aim to do with it. Few guys on my street have them and they simply drive them to work and back and keep them in the garage.

[WiregrassTiger]

Guys, move the truck discussions over to the basement. It does not belong in the football forum.

Some of you continue to break simple rules and overstep boundaries. I have tried to be very lenient.

Wes and I have had discussions and some of you motherfuckers are about to get banned.

I am tired of the bullshit.

And it’s Good Friday. Have you no couth?

[CCTAU]

It's the Turbo...not the engine.....with all the moving parts in them, they're just one more "ecosystem" to have issues in the long run.....and if you've never bought a power adder (SuperC/Turbo) - they cost a FORTUNE. They will most likely go out AFTER any warranties up. And honestly, a 4 cyclinder in a 6K pound truck is just a bad idea design wise. 5.0 Coyote Motors are one of the best things Ford has ever made but we know it's all about EPA stuff and not design or power. Those things are strong.

My 5.4 went 315KL before I traded it in. I still regret it. Only thing I ever did to it as far as repair was 1 coil pack.

Don't get me wrong Snake - a Yoda is a solid vehicle and a Tacoma is an excellent ride - it just doesn't make the best "truck" if thats what you aim to do with it. Few guys on my street have them and they simply drive them to work and back and keep them in the garage.

TWIN turbo. And that is why I got the extended warranty for the first time ever.
It’s in my wife’s expedition and it will get up and go.
I prefer the coyote engine as you stated.
I can’t stand GMC, but they have that 5.3 tuned to perfection.
Ford can’t seem to perfect an engine and stick with it.
The 5.4 is strong but sucks the bottoms out of the tank.
I had an expedition with the 4.6 back in 99 and really liked that engine.

[GH2001]

Guys, move the truck discussions over to the basement. It does not belong in the football forum.

Some of you continue to break simple rules and overstep boundaries. I have tried to be very lenient.

Wes and I have had discussions and some of you motherfuckers are about to get banned.

I am tired of the bullshit.

And it’s Good Friday. Have you no couth?

Shut up homo. Men are talking.

[Snakebite]

Takeaways from a 1-dimensional, vanilla day:

1. Offensive line was getting push against some mostly known commodities against the D Line. That seemed almost alien.

2. Not that it matters, but Robby looked the best of the 3.

3. Fairly certain TJ leaves in summer. Personally, I say good riddance.

4. Thinking it’s apparent that we will shop hard for QB, Jack/edge guys, and maybe another WR.

Happy Easter to you all.

[WiregrassTiger]

Shut up homo. Men are talking.

You identify as a man?

[WiregrassTiger]

Takeaways from a 1-dimensional, vanilla day:

1. Offensive line was getting push against some mostly known commodities against the D Line. That seemed almost alien.

2. Not that it matters, but Robby looked the best of the 3.

3. Fairly certain TJ leaves in summer. Personally, I say good riddance.

4. Thinking it’s apparent that we will shop hard for QB, Jack/edge guys, and maybe another WR.

Happy Easter to you all.

Agreed with all. OL push has me concerned about the DL. It seemed like too much. But it was nice for our deep RB room. We will likely have a RB or two enter the portal, I’m guessing.

Overall, I see improvement. But unless I’m missing something, which is entirely possible, we have a long way to go.

QB, OL depth, WR, pass rush, LB, safety depth are all improvement areas. Portal opens back up on 15th. We have to part ways with several in order to make room. I think I heard Blackerby on locked on AU say we lose around 5-7 to be at the max. And that’s before any portal additions, I believe. So I guess we have to lose 10 or so. Not sure.

Regardless, I trust Harsin.

[CCTAU]

We are never going to see the roly poly RB (Jackson) play in an actual game. He needs to transfer to somewhere where he will get a shot. He is a bruiser with good vision and good feet. I would love to see him do well.
The new guy, Justin Jones, looks to be a hoss also.
The regulars are very good and I think will do well this year.
Its nice to have a stable of RBs that good.
And an OL that can get some push.

We really needed a nice dry day to see if there was ANY QB that had a clue. As it stands, we are at the same place we were at the end of the season. And that is not a good place to be. 
 

[djsimp]

We really needed a nice dry day to see if there was ANY QB that had a clue. As it stands, we are at the same place we were at the end of the season. And that is not a good place to be.

Agreed. I would add that AU has had plenty of dry days to analyze the QBs. Thats why Freeze has stated without shyness they will be looking at the portal for a starting QB. If they can't find one better than what is currently on the roster, pretty sure we'll see a run heavy, RPO type offense.

[Snakebite]

Agreed. I would add that AU has had plenty of dry days to analyze the QBs. Thats why Freeze has stated without shyness they will be looking at the portal for a starting QB. If they can't find one better than what is currently on the roster, pretty sure we'll see a run heavy, RPO type offense.

The 2nd portal window will be fun to follow. If it ends up that we can’t get our guy, I’d be happy to watch a 2013 reenactment. The sequel very rarely tops the original, but it would still be worth the watch with some actual coaches.

[WiregrassTiger]

The 2nd portal window will be fun to follow. If it ends up that we can’t get our guy, I’d be happy to watch a 2013 reenactment. The sequel very rarely tops the original, but it would still be worth the watch with some actual coaches.

I think the same. However we are minus one of the fastest QB’s I’ve ever seen. But Robby can make for a pretty good read option guy, I’d say.

If not Robby or a portal find, we be furked.

And I was the only person on the internet that predicted that Cam was a Heisman winner and would lead the country in qb categories, after his one A day. Because I know what to look for. I could just tell that he was the man. I don’t see that in any of the players this A day.

I’m going out on a limb and saying that we won’t make the playoff.

[GH2001]

I think the same. However we are minus one of the fastest QB’s I’ve ever seen. But Robby can make for a pretty good read option guy, I’d say.

If not Robby or a portal find, we be furked.

And I was the only person on the internet that predicted that Cam was a Heisman winner and would lead the country in qb categories, after his one A day. Because I know what to look for. I could just tell that he was the man. I don’t see that in any of the players this A day.

I’m going out on a limb and saying that we won’t make the playoff.

This means a lot coming from a guy that drives a Prius on purpose.

[Snakebite]

I think the same. However we are minus one of the fastest QB’s I’ve ever seen. But Robby can make for a pretty good read option guy, I’d say.

If not Robby or a portal find, we be furked.

And I was the only person on the internet that predicted that Cam was a Heisman winner and would lead the country in qb categories, after his one A day. Because I know what to look for. I could just tell that he was the man. I don’t see that in any of the players this A day.

I’m going out on a limb and saying that we won’t make the playoff.

We for sure won't make the playoff.  But we will get at least 8 wins.  I can feel it in my boner... I mean, my bones.

[Snakebite]

This means a lot coming from a guy that drives a Prius on purpose.

It's called a F Shack.  In some smaller circles, it is also referred to as a Soup Kitchen.

[Buzz Killington]

The 2nd portal window will be fun to follow. If it ends up that we can’t get our guy, I’d be happy to watch a 2013 reenactment. The sequel very rarely tops the original, but it would still be worth the watch with some actual coaches.

It would be glorious.  Better than Caddyshack 2 even.

[AUJarhead]

This means a lot coming from a guy that drives a Prius on purpose.

Don't forget the LRB.

[Buzz Killington]

Don't forget the LRB.

One day he'll get you over that wall of anger and it will be glorious

[Snaggletiger]

I can see similarities in Ashford and Nick Marshall as well.  Marshall wasn't all that accurate, but he was just effective enough in the passing game because err'body had to focus so much on the run game.  I could see that happening here too, if we don't go out and get something better.  Ashford may not be as quick as Marshall, but he is definitely fast.

[The Six]

I can see similarities in Ashford and Nick Marshall as well.  Marshall wasn't all that accurate, but he was just effective enough in the passing game because err'body had to focus so much on the run game.  I could see that happening here too, if we don't go out and get something better.  Ashford may not be as quick as Marshall, but he is definitely fast.

The difference is Nick Marshall never played with hesitancy. He went for it, good, bad, whatever.

RobbEEEEEEE! (TM The War Rapport) plays like he's scared to see his shadow stepped on by the defense.

Can you teach balls? Because that's what he needs more than anything.

[WiregrassTiger]

I can see similarities in Ashford and Nick Marshall as well.  Marshall wasn't all that accurate, but he was just effective enough in the passing game because err'body had to focus so much on the run game.  I could see that happening here too, if we don't go out and get something better.  Ashford may not be as quick as Marshall, but he is definitely fast.

Is this the best that you can do?

Have you considered retirement?