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Post by aztecpaulg on Sept 30, 2024 7:56:50 GMT -8
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Post by AzTuba85 on Sept 30, 2024 9:55:17 GMT -8
Joe Labas looked like the real deal that is for sure. 6'4" 210 Jr from Iowa...
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Post by rockymountainaztec on Sept 30, 2024 10:54:26 GMT -8
Maybe a dumb question here - if Oneil is not a threat to run now whether it his knee injury or otherwise, why are the handoffs to Cooper nearly all the slow developing type handoffs? Oneil holds the ball out for a few seconds before handing off or runs with him a little before. I realize this sometimes helps with the playaction pass and may help blocks to develop but it also give time for the D's crowded box to get off their block to stop the run if it is done all the time with QB that is not a threat to run. Probably helps with fumbling the handoff also but makes it easy for the D to see where the ball/ball carrier is. Was wondering if there is some other reason for it...
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Post by aztecx on Sept 30, 2024 11:58:43 GMT -8
Maybe a dumb question here - if Oneil is not a threat to run now whether it his knee injury or otherwise, why are the handoffs to Cooper nearly all the slow developing type handoffs? Oneil holds the ball out for a few seconds before handing off or runs with him a little before. I realize this sometimes helps with the playaction pass and may help blocks to develop but it also give time for the D's crowded box to get off their block to stop the run if it is done all the time with QB that is not a threat to run. Probably helps with fumbling the handoff also but makes it easy for the D to see where the ball/ball carrier is. Was wondering if there is some other reason for it... Teams like Wake Forest use what they call a slow mesh (I think). Believes it gives the QB more time to look for the run/pass options. Wake has been pretty successful using this type of play. Don't know if this is what we are trying to do. |
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Post by aztecx on Sept 30, 2024 12:04:01 GMT -8
Hey Paul. In your article you write " Another question is if O’Neil has the physical tools to run Lewis’ offense" Is this something you have witnessed in games and practices or is it just a question. I would suspect Lewis would not recruit a player who did not have the tools to run his system. Also, he was pretty highly ranked recrit (I think Phil Steele had him #37 in the country). Anyway, thanks for the great in-depth coverage (as usual). |
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Post by Den60 on Sept 30, 2024 12:15:29 GMT -8
I'm sure I will take hate for this, but I think O'Neil is pretty good, especially given he is a freshman. He doesn't seem to panic when under pressure, which JTJ did in his start. O'Neil is at 59% completions, 7.1 yard per completion (with quite a few drops and penalties), ZERO interceptions and a QBR of 134%. I see him improving as the season goes on.
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Post by aztecx on Sept 30, 2024 12:19:04 GMT -8
I'm sure I will take hate for this, but I think O'Neil is pretty good, especially given he is a freshman. He doesn't seem to panic when under pressure, which JTJ did in his start. O'Neil is at 59% completions, 7.1 yard per completion (with quite a few drops and penalties), ZERO interceptions and a QBR of 134%. I see him improving as the season goes on. I agree that O'Neil has been pretty good. Especially considering he is a True Freshman. |
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Sept 30, 2024 12:22:11 GMT -8
I'm sure I will take hate for this, but I think O'Neil is pretty good, especially given he is a freshman. He doesn't seem to panic when under pressure, which JTJ did in his start. O'Neil is at 59% completions, 7.1 yard per completion (with quite a few drops and penalties), ZERO interceptions and a QBR of 134%. I see him improving as the season goes on. I've been saying pretty much the same thing. Give him a slightly better offensive line and more consistent receivers and he's a damned good QB. If hey stays the full 4 years he's going to be very successful - IF the coaches can get that O-Line issue resolved. |
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Post by myownwords on Sept 30, 2024 12:24:21 GMT -8
A Coach, a coach, Aztec Nation for a coach.
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Post by aztecx on Sept 30, 2024 12:26:23 GMT -8
A Coach, a coach, Aztec Nation for a coach. Interesting you can evaluate Lewis on his first 4 games. |
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Sept 30, 2024 12:32:53 GMT -8
A Coach, a coach, Aztec Nation for a coach. Interesting you can evaluate Lewis on his first 4 games. Obviously, you can't in most cases. Chuck Long was an exception (it was starting to become clear that he was in over his head, as he just didn't get anything right, and wasn't a leader). So far, Lewis is getting some stuff right, and looks and sounds like a leader. He's just making mistakes that he shouldn't. Will he learn from them? I think he will. My gut feeling is still that he's going to end up turning this program around. But he does have to learn from his mistakes and stop making them. But 4 games in there's no way to know if he'll work out or not. |
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Post by zurac315 on Sept 30, 2024 12:34:16 GMT -8
I'm sure I will take hate for this, but I think O'Neil is pretty good, especially given he is a freshman. He doesn't seem to panic when under pressure, which JTJ did in his start. O'Neil is at 59% completions, 7.1 yard per completion (with quite a few drops and penalties), ZERO interceptions and a QBR of 134%. I see him improving as the season goes on. Agreed. |
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Post by TruAztec on Sept 30, 2024 12:38:06 GMT -8
True but here we are evaluating a true freshman QB after really 2 1/2 games (he played one half on one leg and sat out a game). Lets use the give them time approach. I thought O'Neil was really good on Saturday. Game decisions by the coaches, not as much.
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Post by zurac315 on Sept 30, 2024 12:55:05 GMT -8
Richard lost at Bosworth because he was betrayed by Thomas Stanley. Richard lost due to lack of support. If the Aztecs can't make the upcoming transition in football it will be because of a lack of support as well.
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Post by zurac315 on Sept 30, 2024 12:56:30 GMT -8
True but here we are evaluating a true freshman QB after really 2 1/2 games (he played one half on one leg and sat out a game). Lets use the give them time approach. I thought O'Neil was really good on Saturday. Game decisions by the coaches, not as much. And Labas is a redshirt junior. |
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Post by aztecpaulg on Sept 30, 2024 13:15:45 GMT -8
Hey Paul. In your article you write " Another question is if O’Neil has the physical tools to run Lewis’ offense" Is this something you have witnessed in games and practices or is it just a question. I would suspect Lewis would not recruit a player who did not have the tools to run his system. Also, he was pretty highly ranked recrit (I think Phil Steele had him #37 in the country). Anyway, thanks for the great in-depth coverage (as usual). I have not observed O'Neil answering that question yet. It doesn't mean he won't. In winter practices, he didn't have great quickness. But, as I said in the article, I think that aspect will develop as he ages. |
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Post by aztecpaulg on Sept 30, 2024 13:16:36 GMT -8
Richard lost at Bosworth because he was betrayed by Thomas Stanley. Richard lost due to lack of support. If the Aztecs can't make the upcoming transition in football it will be because of a lack of support as well. Love this! |
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Post by aztecx on Sept 30, 2024 13:23:29 GMT -8
Hey Paul. In your article you write " Another question is if O’Neil has the physical tools to run Lewis’ offense" Is this something you have witnessed in games and practices or is it just a question. I would suspect Lewis would not recruit a player who did not have the tools to run his system. Also, he was pretty highly ranked recrit (I think Phil Steele had him #37 in the country). Anyway, thanks for the great in-depth coverage (as usual). I have not observed O'Neil answering that question yet. It doesn't mean he won't. In winter practices, he didn't have great quickness. But, as I said in the article, I think that aspect will develop as he ages. Thanks for the info. |
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Post by standiego on Sept 30, 2024 13:44:31 GMT -8
is the offense again a short coming because of the OL and the FG kicker ?
Paul would you give JTJ any additional reps and would you say the coaches should be chatting with the soccer team for a FG kicker ?
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Post by myownwords on Sept 30, 2024 14:24:45 GMT -8
A Coach, a coach, Aztec Nation for a coach. Interesting you can evaluate Lewis on his first 4 games. Yes, a first-year HC, with huge turnover should be afforded some tolerance or slack. BUT, he has made serious blunders in play-calling, time management and an appearance of "giving up" at times, plus other defects which many here have revealed. And ALL of these flaws are inexcusable in my view, and worse, should have been discovered and discussed thoroughly during the hiring process, or were and Wicker chose to ignore them. Or are we too believe that Lewis, JUST NOW, at SDSU, picked up these bad traits? |
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