Just a few thoughts after last night's game.
1. We are not where we all hoped/expected to be. Other than 0-4, this is about as bad a start as we could have imagined for this season. Three losses, home game canceled, and have not really looked all that good.
2. There were some positives from last night. I thought Cam Burnette looked good. I think we have some really good looking running backs.
3. Watching the games and listening to CCH's comments post-game, we are clearly not where we want to be on the OL. We started four sophomores last night, and it is plain we are missing Schmidt and Bush as anchors inside. The good news is, of course, that we have a lot of young players and a good coach leading them.
4. QB is still a rough spot. Roberts looked better than we've seen at that position this year, but his stat line still wasn't exactly eye popping. 10-21 is not going to get it done in our offense.
5. Offensively, we have added a number of different looks from last year. We are heavy on the I-Formation, which we rarely saw last season. I am also seeing some different wing-looks that more closely resemble Todd Monken's (Army) version of the option attack.
6. We simply ground to a halt midway through the third quarter. Hard to explain. We got pinned deep and just couldn't seem to string enough plays together to get us out of there. ETSU just took advantage of great field position.
7. We had a crippling error by a true freshman kick returner implementing a brand new rule. It's tough he had to learn that lesson in a tie ball game in the fourth quarter, but I doubt he'll make that mistake again.
8. Defensively, I thought we did alright. Coverage was there most of the night. They had a big gainer on a quick screen as the QB was getting taking to the turf. We had a pick, forced fumble, and, I think, 5 sacks. That will get it done most nights.
9. It was a disappointing loss, no question. Still, it was one conference loss. None of us expected to run through SoCon play unscathed. Mercer also had a disappointing loss. So did Samford. Furman has plenty of time to try to get things right and get back in the saddle. New season starts tomorrow.
1. We are not where we all hoped/expected to be. Other than 0-4, this is about as bad a start as we could have imagined for this season. Three losses, home game canceled, and have not really looked all that good.
2. There were some positives from last night. I thought Cam Burnette looked good. I think we have some really good looking running backs.
3. Watching the games and listening to CCH's comments post-game, we are clearly not where we want to be on the OL. We started four sophomores last night, and it is plain we are missing Schmidt and Bush as anchors inside. The good news is, of course, that we have a lot of young players and a good coach leading them.
4. QB is still a rough spot. Roberts looked better than we've seen at that position this year, but his stat line still wasn't exactly eye popping. 10-21 is not going to get it done in our offense.
5. Offensively, we have added a number of different looks from last year. We are heavy on the I-Formation, which we rarely saw last season. I am also seeing some different wing-looks that more closely resemble Todd Monken's (Army) version of the option attack.
6. We simply ground to a halt midway through the third quarter. Hard to explain. We got pinned deep and just couldn't seem to string enough plays together to get us out of there. ETSU just took advantage of great field position.
7. We had a crippling error by a true freshman kick returner implementing a brand new rule. It's tough he had to learn that lesson in a tie ball game in the fourth quarter, but I doubt he'll make that mistake again.
8. Defensively, I thought we did alright. Coverage was there most of the night. They had a big gainer on a quick screen as the QB was getting taking to the turf. We had a pick, forced fumble, and, I think, 5 sacks. That will get it done most nights.
9. It was a disappointing loss, no question. Still, it was one conference loss. None of us expected to run through SoCon play unscathed. Mercer also had a disappointing loss. So did Samford. Furman has plenty of time to try to get things right and get back in the saddle. New season starts tomorrow.