The tackling quality needs to improve. That's a coaching deficiency. Surprised they don't treat this as a priority task.
Game Thoughts TCU
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Texas teams are always entitled, and it shows when they get their ass kicked in Ames.
You thought he looked comfortable? He made a play or two, but his demeanor on the sideline was anything but comfortable.
Lol "supposed". I remember it. It's funny that some of our fans are hinting that it didn't actually happen.
Somewhere in the game thread were claims that ISU would have been losing by 40 if ISU didn't get the turnovers. This was in the 1st half when it was 7-7.
IDK, his numbers were better than Morris, and he led a scoring drive albeit in garbage time
It is hard to judge this team. There is so much in transition offensively and defensively. CMC has gone from inept to genius. Tackling was poor, but will improve. The QB was mediocre, but still no interceptions. The OL missed some blocks, but opened some great holes. The TEs have improved immensley. DL and LB have had issues, but made some key plays. A 13 point margin, but ISU was outperformed in total yardage and first downs. +4 turnovers, a blocked punt, 2 turnovers on downs, and a disparity in penalties can not be expected to carry the team next time. Young guys still need to gain fundamentals, and they will. There is a lot of upside to finish the season strong.
You're not creative enough to appreciate how great that halftime show was
Gave Mac a high five while standing in a long line for a tenderloin, so it was a good game.
My life would be complete if I could give Dan McCarney a high five.
Definitely didn’t mean it that way. Just saying I didn’t see it and don’t remember it. No disrespect intended. I can see how that reads, though.
That running back is a big time player. Yes, we missed tackles, but he is a stud. Even fairly early in the game I said if I was TCU I would run the ball every play. Glad they did not. Good win. I have been disappointed with our LB play. Even Vaughn. The other guys are super young. I think they have potential, and I think they are getting better.
Their backup was about as effective as their starter IMO. Regarding the defense, I think it boils down to young linebackers. I think our defense becomes similar to what we expect once those guys figure it out.
LBs will get better. I think getting an experienced one in the portal might be a smart play this off-season.
Verdon's health clearly plays a massive role in the defense being at it's best.
I used this video to time Abu's run. The game clock ticks to 11:36 when he crosses the TCU 49, and it ticks to 11:32 at the 11. That works out to a 4.21 s 40 yard dash or 19.4 mph.
I know this isn't olympic swiss timing, but it even with some error, that is dam fast.
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+1 on the linebackers. They are critical for this defensive scheme, and they are all kids (except Vaughn who is clearly not at 100%).
One more DL for depth and rotational freshness wouldn't hurt either. That's where losing Lee stings. Hopefully one of the younger guys can emerge.
I think we'll be fine once the big pack of young linebackers that we've already stocked get enough game experience. Extra depth never hurts though.