Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
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RavenScallywag
What's the impression of Ellerbe tonight? I've seen him in a lot of plays, but doesn't look like he's made a ton of plays on his own...more just around the ball a lot.
He flat out flew down to the ball on the opening kickoff. I have seen him around the ball a few times which is always good.
My impressions thus far:
-All the quarterbacks look good. We have been pass heavy throughout the game, but I believe Cam said that was going to be his intention for evaluation or some other reason.
-WR has been shaky. Demetrius and Kelly both looked good when they were out there, Justin and Marcus continued to be up and down. The other recievers are now in and Jason Foster just made a nice long run after the catch.
-I am excited to see the running game get going. Both Ray and Willis showed flashes more then once. The screens and passes to the flats working effectively to start the game were good to see.
-Oneil Cousins does not look too good playing the majority of the game in place of Gaither. Couple of holdings and I believe he was beat a couple times...unfortunately I won't have a DVR copy to watch because Comcast stinks. Oher looks DOMINANT.
The defense is as advertised. I can't decide if the play in the opening drive for the deadskins that was wide open was broken coverage or just how the coverage played out because it looked like the safeties were in deep cover 2 with foxworth taking coverage in the middle of the field by design...either or we cannot afford that to happen. Otherwise it has been solid, and they are pitching a shutout as of this posting so no complaints as they are just harassing Brennan.
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
I'm not dissapointed in Harper, but if he wants to make the team, he needs to step up consistency.
Tell you what, I can't write Antwaan Barnes off this team anymore. He has been milliseconds away from sacks at least 3-4 times tonight, looks REAL dominating. This LB corps will have some tough cuts...
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
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festivus
Not much. He did not have a good handle on that ball and it was in the end zone, right in his lap.
I was disappointed in Harper tonight. And in Figurs. And in M. Smith, too, though that may now be moot. C'mon, one of you cats please step up!
but washington looked good. that's 4 guys that we have ahead of harper or whoever would be the 5th WR. unless we have a ton of injuries, it won't matter.
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
Why is Troy Smith back in the game?
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
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Originally Posted by
RavenScallywag
I'm not dissapointed in Harper, but if he wants to make the team, he needs to step up consistency.
Tell you what, I can't write Antwaan Barnes off this team anymore. He has been milliseconds away from sacks at least 3-4 times tonight, looks REAL dominating. This LB corps will have some tough cuts...
who was ready to write him off? i've had him as a definite lock all off-season, that guy is explosive off the edge.
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
They should put in a mercy rule in preseason for games like this.
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
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baltimore_hokie
who was ready to write him off? i've had him as a definite lock all off-season, that guy is explosive off the edge.
I was expecting more from him last year, but it looks like he will be a weapon again.
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
I think the main thing I took away from this game is that the legend of Justin Harper was a dud. Not writing him totally off, but this was very disapointing...mostly in the alligator arms
Hopefully, this was a case of the jitters and he gets it all out tonight.
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
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Originally Posted by
festivus
Not much. He did not have a good handle on that ball and it was in the end zone, right in his lap.
I was disappointed in Harper tonight. And in Figurs. And in M. Smith, too, though that may now be moot. C'mon, one of you cats please step up!
And how many of our regular WR's are even that open in the end zone?
Again, dropping the passes he has today isn't going to put him in the #3 spot. But he's probably earned another look. I'd like to see him in with the first team a little.
What BTW was wrong with Figurs? He didn't do anything wrong I could see.
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
called a time out with 2 seconds left for a last second FG that was missed from 28 by gano. OUCH.
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Ouch...that really hurts Gano in the competition...
Re: GAME THREAD - Preseason Opener - Skins
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Originally Posted by
baltimore_hokie
called a time out with 2 seconds left for a last second FG that was missed from 28 by gano. OUCH.
But at least KenSkin's night was ruined!!:D