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Post by 01aztecgrad on Nov 18, 2024 10:33:26 GMT -8
I think this thread is dumb, but have to admit I don't know why everyone thinks O'Neil has such a bright future ahead. He seems pretty average to me, even as a true Freshman. I hope he ultimately proves me wrong. He's the first QB with any touch on his throws since Ryan Agnew. I don't see anything to suggest he's a can't miss prospect, but he's shown enough to believe he's not going to hold the team back if the coaching and surrounding talent is decent. I don't see how he fits in an RPO system since he's not a running threat, but that's a different issue. |
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Post by jp92grad on Nov 18, 2024 10:52:25 GMT -8
If Danny is sticking around and the QB of the future then I think you say screw it and get him every rep possible. Open the playbook wide open and put him in spots that might make him uncomfortable to get reps. If Cooper keeps getting 30+ carries a game then Lewis definitely made some promises that he is keeping. You have to think something was said or promised for him to get soo many touches (high %). This is a great way to piss off an entire team by playing favorites like this, nothing against Cooper more of an issue with the HC. |
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Post by Aztec Since 88 on Nov 18, 2024 11:16:58 GMT -8
Lewis needs to let the young guys play the last 2 weeks to get them game reps. I feel bad for the seniors but we should now be looking at 2025 and start building for next year. We are not going to a bowl and players can play up to 4 games and still red shirt. Game reps are the best evaluation of talent and we can see who be impactful players to build around.
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Post by azson on Nov 18, 2024 11:19:53 GMT -8
Seems to me the season turned out about as predicted. The record, yes; the style of play, no. I'm still waiting for the #Fast...or anything to cheer/be excited about. |
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Post by sdsuballer on Nov 18, 2024 13:31:52 GMT -8
#SayNoTo DaddyBall Lewis
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Post by zurac315 on Nov 18, 2024 13:48:03 GMT -8
It would take a serious injury.
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Post by zurac315 on Nov 18, 2024 13:49:55 GMT -8
Seems to me the season turned out about as predicted. The record, yes; the style of play, no. I'm still waiting for the #Fast...or anything to cheer/be excited about. Yes, there has been no AztecFast except in the post-game conferences. Can't play fast with a weak offense and penalty after penalty. |
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Post by zurac315 on Nov 18, 2024 13:52:06 GMT -8
Lewis needs to let the young guys play the last 2 weeks to get them game reps. I feel bad for the seniors but we should now be looking at 2025 and start building for next year. We are not going to a bowl and players can play up to 4 games and still red shirt. Game reps are the best evaluation of talent and we can see who be impactful players to build around. I agree. Give O'Neil some rest and play multiple running backs. |
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Post by dlangford9 on Nov 18, 2024 16:28:06 GMT -8
I voted for the streaking option because that was funny.
But as far as O’Neill being benched, won’t happen. He won’t even be benched for a single play, no matter what he does. My reasoning is, even when Cooper flipped off the other team or last game when White dove from behind at an offensive lineman’s ankle and twisted it trying to injure him, neither one sat out for a play, let alone Benched. Clearly coach Lewis is not about accountability or sportsmanship so no matter what anyone does he will do whatever he wants for his agendas.
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Post by oldie on Nov 18, 2024 22:19:24 GMT -8
Lewis needs to let the young guys play the last 2 weeks to get them game reps. I feel bad for the seniors but we should now be looking at 2025 and start building for next year. We are not going to a bowl and players can play up to 4 games and still red shirt. Game reps are the best evaluation of talent and we can see who be impactful players to build around. I agree. Give O'Neil some rest and play multiple running backs. in your dreams! we'll see the same old, same old |
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Post by standiego on Nov 19, 2024 11:18:40 GMT -8
so major Q at the QB position going forward do the coaches simply want the current QB and or let the other QB's leave ?
Are the current offensive coaches able to provide a decent offense for this year against 2 teams that might be beatable
Can the coaches recruit decent OL - keep those that might be decent ?
Is O'Neil still injured from earlier in the season that prevents him from running more often - is his height a difficulty
Article in the UT today - saying that a Coach has to be able to handle the NIL and Transfer Portal in addition to keeping their current players - Lewis does acknowledge that he finds the current situations very difficult
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Post by aztecdan8 on Nov 19, 2024 16:18:51 GMT -8
so major Q at the QB position going forward do the coaches simply want the current QB and or let the other QB's leave ? Are the current offensive coaches able to provide a decent offense for this year against 2 teams that might be beatable Can the coaches recruit decent OL - keep those that might be decent ? Is O'Neil still injured from earlier in the season that prevents him from running more often - is his height a difficulty Article in the UT today - saying that a Coach has to be able to handle the NIL and Transfer Portal in addition to keeping their current players - Lewis does acknowledge that he finds the current situations very difficult Well Lewis is incredibly well paid, so cry us a river if the current "environment" is difficult. Lots of coaches seem to be figuring it out with similar resources in our own conference... Boise, UNLV, CSU ... and even throw NM in there. What Lewis should've said is this is difficult for HIM. |
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Post by subbass49 on Nov 20, 2024 9:08:46 GMT -8
I have a feeling he'd be doing better with an offensive line that wasn't cobbled together from leftovers.
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Post by standiego on Nov 20, 2024 9:37:17 GMT -8
yes the whole offense would be better
Colorado has learned that and went out and recruited some
Lewis should have realized that and done the same
The Q is can he recruit some or coach up the OL
UNLV has survived the changers at QB
as some of us have said a team needs a quality OL and DL to get positive results and a decent offensive game plan
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Post by jdaztec on Nov 20, 2024 18:12:29 GMT -8
I think O Neil has done a good job and has a great future , when healthy ! He has been playing with a bad knee AND shoulder. I don't see what the back up QB isn't getting at least a quarter of the snaps every game , especially now that we are out of contention.
In regard to Cooper . He is a good ( not great ) back who gives 100 % , 100 % of the time but he doesn't deserve 99 % of the snaps every game. Its not in the best interest of the team and it is totally unfair to the other backs who have also been lifting, running , practicing daily since February and NEVER get to touch the ball.
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Post by myownwords on Nov 20, 2024 18:18:59 GMT -8
I have a feeling he'd be doing better with an offensive line that wasn't cobbled together from leftovers. I suspect he'll have "leftovers" every year he's here. He is NOT impressing anyone, and, I would guess, especially recruits. |
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Post by sdsuballer on Nov 20, 2024 20:02:38 GMT -8
A major injury with a taped on 2x4. Lewis ego wont allow him to say his players didn't pan out.
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Post by sdsustoner on Nov 21, 2024 4:23:56 GMT -8
At this point in the season, with nothing to look forward to in the post season, does it really even matter? No reason to throttle down his minutes at all. In fact, maybe they open things up a little more. If they had a back who could pass block instead of gaining a few yards even after multiple attempts, it might help O'Neil develop his passing eye. For now, they need to play for next season. This one's essentially over. Or a QB who is a bigger threat to run than our punter when the rushing attack is dependent on the QB being a rushing threat O'Neil is a pocket passer and a big reason why this rushing attack sucks |
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Post by sdsustoner on Nov 21, 2024 4:29:27 GMT -8
I think this thread is dumb, but have to admit I don't know why everyone thinks O'Neil has such a bright future ahead. He seems pretty average to me, even as a true Freshman. I hope he ultimately proves me wrong. He's the first QB with any touch on his throws since Ryan Agnew. I don't see anything to suggest he's a can't miss prospect, but he's shown enough to believe he's not going to hold the team back if the coaching and surrounding talent is decent. I don't see how he fits in an RPO system since he's not a running threat, but that's a different issue. That's the freaking problem We're running an offense that plays into our QB1's weakness instead of his strengths Another reason why Lewis is not the guy |
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Post by LostAztec on Nov 21, 2024 8:22:20 GMT -8
so major Q at the QB position going forward do the coaches simply want the current QB and or let the other QB's leave ? Are the current offensive coaches able to provide a decent offense for this year against 2 teams that might be beatable Can the coaches recruit decent OL - keep those that might be decent ? Is O'Neil still injured from earlier in the season that prevents him from running more often - is his height a difficulty Article in the UT today - saying that a Coach has to be able to handle the NIL and Transfer Portal in addition to keeping their current players - Lewis does acknowledge that he finds the current situations very difficult Well Lewis is incredibly well paid, so cry us a river if the current "environment" is difficult. Lots of coaches seem to be figuring it out with similar resources in our own conference... Boise, UNLV, CSU ... and even throw NM in there. What Lewis should've said is this is difficult for HIM. Based on last year's NIL comparison, Aztec FB was near the bottom of the MW. Guess where they finished ? Yes, there is an or relation between NIL and competitiveness. Not in every case, but in most. |
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