tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post2751800871201550393..comments2023-12-27T18:04:21.987-05:00Comments on From Old Virginia: game preview: NC StateBrendanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506945153264825303noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post-74298108498834909222011-10-24T02:24:56.337-04:002011-10-24T02:24:56.337-04:00At the end of the day, one very simple thing has t...At the end of the day, one very simple thing has to happen in the next year or London will likely be packing his bags in due time. And that is developing a D-1 worthy college QB. Groh was never able to get another one going after Hagans, and so far, London isn't doing a great job. It's possible neither guy is a consistent starter in D-1 ... but the way he's utilizing them, it's unfair to prematurely put that label on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post-2286759648599023462011-10-23T18:02:46.657-04:002011-10-23T18:02:46.657-04:00I wouldn't write off a bowl season because of ...I wouldn't write off a bowl season because of one week's play. But given the schedule we have, I figured our most likely path to bowl eligibility (by far) was to beat NC State and Duke... and now that that path is gone, I'm not at all optimistic. (Of course as a fan I still hope.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post-26755775055526946982011-10-23T17:05:27.782-04:002011-10-23T17:05:27.782-04:00I'll deal with year four when it's time. ...I'll deal with year four when it's time. When we know for sure we're not going bowling this year or next. I have to say I don't understand the dichotomy of thinking here: writing off a bowl season based on one week's play (way too short term of thinking) and fretting about 2013 (way too long term of thinking.) Let's worry about 2011 for now.<br /><br />Here are the freshmen who've played this year:<br /><br />Thompson Brown<br />Anthony Harris<br />D.J. Hill<br />Darius Jennings<br />Kelby Johnson<br />Kameron Mack<br />Demetrious Nicholson<br />Brandon Phelps<br />Clifton Richardson<br />Daquan Romero<br />Dominique Terrell<br />David WatfordBrendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10506945153264825303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post-58603872901751060542011-10-23T12:45:28.232-04:002011-10-23T12:45:28.232-04:00I have no problem with London pulling Rocco after ...I have no problem with London pulling Rocco after his atrocious 0-10 portion of the game. If you cannot hit Kris Burd or Tim Smith on a 10 yard crossing route sorry you shouldn't be a D1 QB. What I don't understand is why would you pull him after his long TD drive? I don't get why the coaching staff makes a change just for the sake of it. <br /><br />My biggest issue is our vanilla defense. Outside the GT game where Jim Reid had two weeks and played a gimmicky D what game has he done a good job on? Reid gets no pressure basically plays a Cover 2 in every situation and seemingly refuses to blitz. He has absolutely no creativity and if NC St. decided to catch the ball in the first half this game would not have been close. <br /><br />Big picture question. Bowl game chances look slim and next year I dont see us making a bowl game. So is year four make it or break it? Next year's schedule looks absolutely terrifying. PSU and TCU out of conference although both may be down this year are still miles ahead of us. <br /><br />I kind of don't like how many red shirts we burned this year. Like why play guys like Phelps? Is he getting any meaningful reps? Wouldn't it be better if we saved his year. I look at Wake and how they redshirt everyone and do a decent job winning games. I wonder why we aren't doing the same. Kevin Parks redshirted and thats worked out well. Anecdotal evidence sure but a great example imho. Is there a list out of the true Freshman who have played and can't redshirt?Daniel Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post-13108196202109843652011-10-23T03:26:05.449-04:002011-10-23T03:26:05.449-04:00A couple hours later and that game still grates at...A couple hours later and that game still grates at me. I don't think he should've pulled Rocco and gone with the plan, but Rocco has to complete a pass or two after, instead the 0-fer. <br /><br />The unwillingness to attack vertically enough allowed the Wolfpack defense to play more aggressively, IMO. Glennon didn't seem to get pressured that much - going to have to check the numbers but it sure didn't feel that way.<br /><br />The QB situation has to be figured out. This isn't Jarrett Lee and Jordan Jefferson - two veteran QB's. These are two kids that deserve a chance to prove themselves, and neither one is really being given that chance. I simply don't get the fascination with Watford, but honestly, giving Watford the keys to the kingdom is better than this mess. Otherwise, give Rocco a chance to lead. There were some bad bounces in game, but it does no one, not the QB, not the receivers, any good to have this rotation as the receivers have to adjust to different balls thrown at different trajectories, the offensive line has to adjust to 2 totally different QB's, and well, the QB's can't develop any rhythm. <br /><br />Um ... Greyson Lambert, come on down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post-84330147085957348122011-10-22T21:52:27.163-04:002011-10-22T21:52:27.163-04:00Ugh. A very winnable game gone down the drain. T...Ugh. A very winnable game gone down the drain. That was ugly to watch. Defensive miscues and offensive inconsistency. Outside of his athleticism, I'm still not sure why so many people are intrigued with Watford, tbh. That said, Rocco isn't doing anything to force London's hand at it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com