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Originally Posted by Flash TarHusky
Excellent job, as always.
My only comment is more about the structure of your previews....
Since the YSU QBs and OSU QBs will never be on the field at the same time, nor will they play directly against each other, I could care less about comparing them to see who has "the edge". It is an absolute meaningless bit of trivia--and a subjective one at that. The only edge that matters is who will win each match up out on the field.
You would be better served by giving a grade and a summary for the position, but then tying up the preview with who gets the edge when going head to head. The obvious examples would be offense vs. defense, O Line vs. D Line, Secondary vs. Receivers. That would make for a much more interesting and much more relevant analysis than some hypothetical QB vs QB matchup. E.g., "However talented YSU's star DT Savage is, we can't see him beating Cordle or Rehring on very many meaningful occasions. Edge: OSU." |
Agreed to an extent. We have often talked about doing the "matchup" as you described. O-Line vs D-line, etc. Frankly, it would be difficult to do with any real insight unless you have the time and inclination to see each team in person. The folks that do these previews aren't paid. By profession, they are not journalists. They are sports fans like yourself.
Have YOU seen the Penguins play or practice this preseason? Anyone? How do you make the comparison between O & D lines? Seems to me that such a comparison is VASTLY more subjective than comparing players at the same position. While I agree it may not yield as compelling a "match up" read, comparing opponents at the same position will yield a more accurate analysis. Comparing opposing units (O-line vs D-line) would really be an exercise in subjective writing. Without first hand experience of the players involved it could/would become throwing mud against the wall to see what stuck. At least when comparing the same positions you have a statistical crutch or base to use when making judgments.
Granted, we would like to do what you suggest. Maybe that will become a reality in the future. Until that time, we'll just do our best, hope for better, and keep cheering on the Bucks!