Sdgobucks
Pig on a wing
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I haven't been able to watch the Bucks for the last couple weeks due to work and ABC, so even though they won, I couldn't tell if it looked like they were improving or not. After watching today's game I saw a couple of things that made me feel much better about the rest of this year, and especially next year.
1. A lot of people complain about the scheme JT runs, because it doesn't produce tons of yards, but I saw at least 2 plays today we missed that would have went for 50 yards each. We were inches or so from completing both of those passes, and probably getting 14 points, that isn't a scheme problem, it is execution, and we are a lot closer to completing those passes then we were against Wisconsin and Iowa.
2. I had not been able to watch Troy Smith play until this afternoon, but when I did see him I was very impressed. I saw one bad pass that should have been picked off, but other than that I didn't see him force anything that wasn't there. Troy seemed to be much more comfortable in the pocket than I remember Zwick being, and for that reason I hope Troy continues to get the start until he proves that he doesn't deserve it.
3. It looked like the O-line and the running game have made some small steps toward being average again. I didn't see many stops in the back field, and except for "half a yard and a fumble" I don't think we coughed the ball up at all. Pass protection looked a little better, and that may be why TS looks more comfortable than Justin did. Although I still hope Bollman is canned after the season, it is good to see that the O-line is improving some.
4. The defense also seemed to improve today, they have managed to figure out that bullshit screen that has killed us all year. They still have trouble getting of the field on third down, and tackling seems to be an issue, but again they look better. Oh and Snyder finally made some adjustments, and guess what?? THEY WORKED!!
5. Special teams really rock this year, not just kicking and punting, but returning and covering. This coach needs a raise.
6. Teddy Ginn Rocks. We need to have some special plays for him on scUM day.
Has anyone that has seen Troy Smith play all three games have any input on if he has improved from week to week or not?
I haven't been able to watch the Bucks for the last couple weeks due to work and ABC, so even though they won, I couldn't tell if it looked like they were improving or not. After watching today's game I saw a couple of things that made me feel much better about the rest of this year, and especially next year.
1. A lot of people complain about the scheme JT runs, because it doesn't produce tons of yards, but I saw at least 2 plays today we missed that would have went for 50 yards each. We were inches or so from completing both of those passes, and probably getting 14 points, that isn't a scheme problem, it is execution, and we are a lot closer to completing those passes then we were against Wisconsin and Iowa.
2. I had not been able to watch Troy Smith play until this afternoon, but when I did see him I was very impressed. I saw one bad pass that should have been picked off, but other than that I didn't see him force anything that wasn't there. Troy seemed to be much more comfortable in the pocket than I remember Zwick being, and for that reason I hope Troy continues to get the start until he proves that he doesn't deserve it.
3. It looked like the O-line and the running game have made some small steps toward being average again. I didn't see many stops in the back field, and except for "half a yard and a fumble" I don't think we coughed the ball up at all. Pass protection looked a little better, and that may be why TS looks more comfortable than Justin did. Although I still hope Bollman is canned after the season, it is good to see that the O-line is improving some.
4. The defense also seemed to improve today, they have managed to figure out that bullshit screen that has killed us all year. They still have trouble getting of the field on third down, and tackling seems to be an issue, but again they look better. Oh and Snyder finally made some adjustments, and guess what?? THEY WORKED!!
5. Special teams really rock this year, not just kicking and punting, but returning and covering. This coach needs a raise.
6. Teddy Ginn Rocks. We need to have some special plays for him on scUM day.
Has anyone that has seen Troy Smith play all three games have any input on if he has improved from week to week or not?
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