WRs missed blocks according to Tommy Armstrong. Said those plays would have worked had the WRs done their jobs.
Post- Game Thoughts
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This. Meant to bring this up earlier. Any QB who doesn't force something while trying to move the sticks should be applauded. For a true freshman to send it out of bounds rather than force something.......let's just say NU hasn't had one of those QBs for quite some time.
Going back to a post I made after the CU-NDSU game, CU is really strong in a few positions (QB, WRs, maybe some DBs) but NU appears to be strong across the board. I like that, a lot!
The short kickoffs were by design according to Rhule. The kickoff OB I’ll let go due to first D1 game adrenaline. I didn’t like the coverage on our 1st punt but it was better on the 2nd. 13 corralled a bad snap on our only FG attempt, 30 kicked well on his only FG attempt + all EP, 17 might have scored on a return if he doesn’t stumble and fall down. Overall, I thought the kicking game was the best we’ve had in some time. Yes, still room for improvement. Can they do it consistently?
I agree which it’s been years where we have had trouble producing enough rushing yards.
Was little concerned early in the game that we were using too many running backs..
staff said that was partly by design. Thought we could bury them inside the 20
The throw into double coverage was a bit risky but DR hit the receiver in the facemask
I might be overly critical here but running backs looked average to me.
Banks and Neyor looked like massive upgrades from what we had last year. Glad we got them.
Dylan is obviously light years ahead of what we've had at QB.
Banks and Neyor looked like massive upgrades from what we had last year. Glad we got them.
Dylan is obviously light years ahead of what we've had at QB.
The group as a whole or certain players?
If DD doesn't fumble does that change your opinion of the groups performance?
As a group. No one really stands out. Ramir looks like #4.
Obviously not fumbling makes them better. Just as if they all broke long runs. But that's not what happened.
Too lazy to look it up but in an interview Rhule said he doesn't want kickoffs into the end zone. He wants teams to catch the ball and try to advance it. He must be seeing something good with the ST coverage.
Thought the same thing. Was watching with a guy who doesn't watch much CFB, just NFL. We were both like, whoa, double coverage, not good. Then watched the replay and he was like, GD, that freshman put it right on him. Kind of fun watching with an unbiased source who had no idea who DR was.
I'm just sick of these upperclassmen like Rahmir not having the vision to cut right and get a 1st down. That is the kind of shit that cost us games in past years, stalling a drive.
Could also mean the OL is finally doing its job. I agree there is no clear standout, but having four viable options will pay off as the season progresses.
