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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 11:15:48 GMT -8
Regardless of what league we play in next year the most important thing is the program keeps improving. We had a terrible passing attack last year finishing 107th in the nation. WE to develop a strong balanced offense. If we return to the MW we still have a very good chance of repeating as champions or co champions,because there is not much to this league. I would not be surprised to see Thompson screw our schedule an make us go to Boise,Nevada Fresno and Wyoming in December, I may not one that thinks BSU is this juggernaut that will continue to challenge for a BCS bowl. I think there day is done for that. An explosive offense and WAC schedule played into it. In the last three year they have lost a game in conference. If we are going to be a run heavy team then it makes no sense to limit the weight of the offensive lineman to 305. If the guy is 6 '5 or taller and can carry 310-315 so much the better. if he is 6'7 let him play a 325 if he can drive block. Alabama did not seem hindered by their huge oline did they? So it seems to meet either get a passing attack that can pass for 225-250 yards a game or just go big.
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Post by k5james on Jan 9, 2013 11:21:17 GMT -8
I don't think they limit guys to 305 if they can still be athletic above that. We just haven't had guys athletic enough to do that. Siragusa, Flores and Miller are guys that have the frames to be athletic at 305+
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Post by aztecpaulg on Jan 9, 2013 11:38:39 GMT -8
I don't think we need to have balance on offense. If we can run the ball as good as we did last season, or run it even better, we will have the chance to win every game we play next season.
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Post by k5james on Jan 9, 2013 11:40:49 GMT -8
I don't think we need to have balance on offense. If we can run the ball as good as we did last season, or run it even better, we will have the chance to win every game we play next season. Obviously you want balance, but like you said, if they can't stop us on the ground, why put it in the air? |
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Post by podpeople on Jan 9, 2013 11:49:08 GMT -8
I don't think we need to have balance on offense. If we can run the ball as good as we did last season, or run it even better, we will have the chance to win every game we play next season. Obviously you want balance, but like you said, if they can't stop us on the ground, why put it in the air? Wisconsin's bread and butter for years. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 11:51:06 GMT -8
I'll simply say this.
We're in the predicament we're in with regard to conference realignment right now because we allowed our football program to go to $#!+ for a decade. All the Be True to Your Schoolies out there need to realize that's the case and have patience when folks here complain because we blow fourth quarter home field leads against the likes of Wyoming and SJSU and fall on our face on primetime national TV in our bowl game.
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Post by ohioaztec1 on Jan 9, 2013 11:53:53 GMT -8
The lack of a passing attack is why I think that Dingwell may not be the starting QB next year.
Morin or Daniels ?
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Post by k5james on Jan 9, 2013 11:55:12 GMT -8
The lack of a passing attack is why I think that Dingwell may not be the starting QB next year. Morin or Daniels ? It will take an awful lot to replace a guy that won a bunch of games for us. One bad game against one of the beat defenses in the nation doesn't define Dingwell. |
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Post by badfish on Jan 9, 2013 12:03:16 GMT -8
Hope we get some option going with Dingwell.
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Post by aztecfankrishnan on Jan 9, 2013 12:27:42 GMT -8
The lack of a passing attack is why I think that Dingwell may not be the starting QB next year. Morin or Daniels ? I've got a good feeling about this Morin kid. I'm expecting him to win the back-up role out of camp and then push for playing time during the year if Dingwell falters. Morin seems to have a really good football head on his shoulders. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 12:49:02 GMT -8
It has been a long time since I have looked forward to a football season like I am looking forward to what's coming up regardless of conference. We definitely are going to be better.
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Post by aztecpaulg on Jan 9, 2013 12:57:59 GMT -8
It has been a long time since I have looked forward to a football season like I am looking forward to what's coming up regardless of conference. We definitely are going to be better. This is the truth! With all the talk about conference realignment, we have 18 starters coming back from a team that won 9 games. We have an incredible out of conference schedule, including a preseason top 20 Pac 12 school AT HOME! Can't wait until Spring Ball to turn the page to the 2013 season! |
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Post by aztecpaulg on Jan 9, 2013 13:01:20 GMT -8
I don't think we need to have balance on offense. If we can run the ball as good as we did last season, or run it even better, we will have the chance to win every game we play next season. Obviously you want balance, but like you said, if they can't stop us on the ground, why put it in the air? If our passing game is as potent as our rushing attack, you bet I'll be thrilled! Philosophically, teams either use the pass to set up the run or they use the run to set up the pass. I am in favor of the latter. With our running game, we should be able to hit the long ball more than we do. That's what I'm hoping for next season! |
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Post by aztecinoz on Jan 9, 2013 13:26:57 GMT -8
Hope we get some option going with Dingwell. Depending on who is the #2 QB we could see that out of them (I believe both Morin and Jeffries are faster than Dingwell). |
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Post by dlangford9 on Jan 9, 2013 13:59:03 GMT -8
For all the "talent" we had at WR, I was not happy with the production. I don't know if it was bad routes, bad speed or bad hands (probably some of each). Regardless, WR has to be better. From what I saw on my couch during the BY-Who game (chuckle, chuckle) I swear the WRs had more drops than catches. Also, less drops would make Dingwell's numbers much better.
Anyone else have a good, "educated" analysis of the WRs?
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Post by missiontrails on Jan 9, 2013 14:00:27 GMT -8
Hope we get some option going with Dingwell. Depending on who is the #2 QB we could see that out of them (I believe both Morin and Jeffries are faster than Dingwell). I believe the development of a solid #2 QB will be of primary importance, mainly for this reason.....so Rocky and the new OC won't feel like they have to put a harness on Dingwell to keep him from using his legs and risk injury. I think in the latter part of last season it really hurt our offense when Dingwell had to rely too much on his arm when dropping back as opposed to having the option to run more often like Katz did. Dingwell looked really good in the wildcat early last season, so we know he's got good wheels. Of course, with a half-season under his belt as the starter, his passing game may really progress next season. I'm looking forward to finding out. |
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Post by aztecmichael on Jan 9, 2013 14:06:47 GMT -8
For all the "talent" we had at WR, I was not happy with the production. I don't know if it was bad routes, bad speed or bad hands (probably some of each). Regardless, WR has to be better. From what I saw on my couch during the BY-Who game (chuckle, chuckle) I swear the WRs had more drops than catches. Also, less drops would make Dingwell's numbers much better. Anyone else have a good, "educated" analysis of the WRs? Well, Butler and Sandifer are gone. So if you are talking Ruffin and Lockett, my opinion is that they are ok, but nothing special. They have speed and quickness and can create separation. They will catch the ball, generally, when they are open. The problem is that they never do anything great. They don't shield the defender and go up in traffic to make a play, they don't fight for position, they just are average receivers. Boy, I long for my favorite Aztec, Will Blackwell. That guy would fight, scratch and claw to make EVERY catch. And in the end zone, the ball was his. WR is the position that worries me most. We must recruit some playmakers and fighters at that position....I am very unimpressed with what I have seen since Brown and Sampson graduated. |
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Post by solodog on Jan 9, 2013 14:20:02 GMT -8
Because Katz went down I think they may have dumb down the play book to get thru the season. I don't think Dingwell had enough time to get the timing down with his receivers. With spring training and the summer, I think the passing game will improve a lot. I'm sure they did not recruit him because he knew how to hand the ball off really well.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 14:41:19 GMT -8
Michael rowed that boat ashore. 2012 saw maybe the most overrated groups of WRs I can ever remember on Montezuma Mesa. Pedestrian is the word, although we were all expecting frisbee catching dogs.
One reason I'm glad to see Ludwig leave is that I don't think he gave any real chance to the younger guys to step up. I loved Larry Clark's HS film but how many snaps was the kid in this year. A dozen maybe?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 14:45:07 GMT -8
Michael rowed that boat ashore. 2012 saw maybe the most overrated groups of WRs I can ever remember on Montezuma Mesa. Pedestrian is the word, although we were all expecting frisbee catching dogs. One reason I'm glad to see Ludwig leave is that I don't think he gave any real chance to the younger guys to step up. I loved Larry Clark's HS film but how many snaps was the kid in this year. A dozen maybe? I'm sorry, but I trust our coaches to put the best players on the field. No disrespect SGF, but that type of line from you of all posters surprises me. For one, most recruits have nice highlight films. Second, if a kid isn't playing much there is usually a damn good reason or reasons for it. Considering how much pressure the Coaches are under to perform, I doubt they leave talent on the 'lines because they can't judge it properly. Rocky is just as accountable for whom starts and plays as his Offensive Coordinator is. He's still the man in charge. |
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