It was probably a bit harsh on my part to say you were wrong. Its your opinion.
I just disagree. The WR corp is in very good shape with good depth. Cethan Carter and Snyder will also be viable receiving option..
WR Kevin Gladney Dismissed from Team
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It was probably a bit harsh on my part to say you were wrong. Its your opinion.
I just disagree. The WR corp is in very good shape with good depth. Cethan Carter and Snyder will also be viable receiving option..
Of course, I keep thinking that it may not be too bad to replace much of the team. I don't want to go 5-6 like Callahan's first year, but there was a lot lacking on Pelini's final team.
Cornicator, can you make me feel better about LB, DE, and OT as well?
No...
But.... I will say if Banderas and Rose can stay healthy all season, the LB position will be better than people think.
I'm not worried about the DE numbers as Mitch as execution. In Banker's scheme, the DEs primary job is to collapse the pocket and be disruptive forces in the backfield.
As for OT, Knevel needs to make a contribution in 2015. His presence could alleviate a lot of concerns.
Gaylord is going to redshirt, but he needs to be ready to step on the field in 2016.
Well. yeah, but he wouldn't have really had to make this CEO type move. We were already 3 under the scholly limit. There aren't a whole lot of reasons to get further under at this point in the year. If this was a "cutting him" thing, I think it would have either been earlier in the year, or early next year.
The more I hear about Banker's 'D' the more I like it. Hopefully, he can get better results with a better caliber of player, because on paper his philosophy seems to be one I'm a much bigger fan of than Bo's. I abso-freaking-lutely hated Pelini's defensive line approach. And then I look at the actual production from Bankers' defenses the last few years and start to get REALLLY nervous.
I don't think there's any chance we go 5-6 next year. People forget how bare the cupboard was in Callahan's first year talentwise. They forget because we were coming off a fluke 10-3 season and Solich had made the cupboards pretty bare for a number of years, but we had so little talent at the skill positions it would have been hilarious if it hadn't been us. I mean, I loved Corey Ross, but the fact that he started as much as he did.....
I don't think it's a secret that Alonzo Moore is a fantastic athlete, but has dropped too many passes for him to be a reliable receiver downfield. If the coaches can figure out what Moore does well and get him the ball in those situations, that's a great thing.
I have to agree with Corn here.
How can one hold the position that bodies don't equal depth and you don't expect much from the seniors because they haven't done anything, and yet hold up Gladney as the key to the depth issue? He basically is a body that hasn't done anything, so the basis of comfort for him is that he's a warm body that can put a uniform on if needed.
I think Banker is a roll of the dice. He seems to have the idea on paper, but it'll remain to be seen what he can do with our quality of athletes.
In particular, I don't think a school like OSU ever had the depth of secondary talent we had or all that much luck in attracting quality corners. Riley and Co seem to be much happier with the amount of stuff they have to work with in the secondary and on the OL in particular.
And that's why I'm pretty excited to see the team this year. If the defense's problem really was a lack of athletes, this year might be a sight to see, even though our team is having a "lack of body" problems right now.
To your point, in an article about a dismissed player, they had to use a pic of him catching a pass from the spring game ; because in multiple real games, he had never caught one... We have a few who have had injuries - who can now contribute; the coaches know who is bringing it with attitude. They can review film, Spring experience with the players - also these guys are doing various work outs and activities in the summer, doubt there are a lot of secrets out there.
I love his theories and his recruiting goals. I think his system is trying for a physical edge, not just mental. Also, we have a wealth of D coaching talent to aid him - many have covered this. The ability to make quick game adjustments; is going to be a dramatic and welcome change. Just one example; we dominate Wisc early and then get absolutely run out of the stadium in multiple categories / Bo knows
I never said anything about Gladney being a key to anything. Basically what I was saying is we had poor depth before the departure of those 3 WR's because they didn't offer anything. Alston and Morgan as true frosh will be able to offer as much as those players dismissed. Bodies don't equal depth. It's the quality of the body which equals depth. We had little quality before the departure and lost nothing from the departure as the abilities of true frosh offer as much imo. Regardless, I'm not excited about our depth at all particularly, because Allen and Turner haven't provided much of anything to this program and now each has to learn a new offense which, frankly, hasn't been a strong suit for either player.
Too much football talk going on in this thread. Feels weird.
Because he is a terrible football player. There I went the direct route. Get it?
Read the thread and add, dude.
LOL . Nice; I would add , though comments some make about some receivers that remain may seem harsh; they may reflect previous performance. On positive note, whether its on or off field issues; many are getting a better opportunity elsewhere. The O C / qb coach has assigned a routine of all the plays and routes and footwork to the qb's and receivers; as stated, almost like you would perform a concert - this is no doubt providing a true learning experience and muscle memory: and maybe exposing some things.,,, IMO ( and theirs ) the receivers can handle the reps; WE will have one or two exceed expectations with the new coach; and many pick us to have as good a corp as any in the B!G barring injuries . GBR
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Hahaha sorry. There are some additional things going around in other conversations but I'm not speculating on any of it which is what I'd be doing if I did repeat it. I will say the culture dipshit and his minions created needs some accountability.
I can't imagine that you use the word "dismissed" unless something happene
I don't think you use the term "dismissed" unless there was something that did happen or wasn't happening that led to his dismissal. Might have been nothing more than missing workouts. IMO, Riley's staff and our captains are going to hold people accountable. Lewis impresses me as throwback to the old attitude of getting things done.
