tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post6726056100956318471..comments2024-03-24T05:21:33.293-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: Second viewing thoughts and grade report: MaineATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30829991010175575242012-09-10T18:16:45.551-04:002012-09-10T18:16:45.551-04:00Yeah I agree with mod; fumbling just isn't a b...Yeah I agree with mod; fumbling just isn't a big talent issue. I think it's a fluke more than anything else. <br /><br />Even Montel had his bad fumbles that cost us big. Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797187025091891592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-12626127962127354872012-09-10T17:26:36.766-04:002012-09-10T17:26:36.766-04:00ahem, eagle1331. I think a better idea is to hav...ahem, eagle1331. I think a better idea is to have Spaz/Bollman/Martin teach them not to fumble.<br /><br />Think about Tiki Barber with the Giants. From Fumble king to no fumbling via solid coaching.<br /><br />I do not think fumbling is a talent issue. I think it is a mental issue and a very coachable issuemod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-25918375608763857732012-09-10T16:58:40.553-04:002012-09-10T16:58:40.553-04:00Williams is going to be out for a while. He is st...Williams is going to be out for a while. He is still on crutches.brog33https://www.blogger.com/profile/15660491284176979393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-48214599501928972102012-09-10T16:34:30.873-04:002012-09-10T16:34:30.873-04:00Check out the Boston Globe today Spaz DIRECTLY add...Check out the Boston Globe today Spaz DIRECTLY addresses the footwear issue as it relates to injuries.<br /><br />Who says that this blog has no power?Knuckleheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847627726401491567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-23936120815131289602012-09-10T15:42:31.017-04:002012-09-10T15:42:31.017-04:00Walter -
It is on Spaz because he recruited these...Walter -<br /><br />It is on Spaz because he recruited these players and is putting the ball in their hands. If his recruits have butterfingers he should have taken the appropriate steps to get new players on the team that don't. The fumbles were an issue with these kids last year and it hasn't gotten better, yet we haven't made it a priority to fix it (apparently, based on these results), or bring in stronger kids (one 2 star RB last year, 1 in this coming class). To make matters worse, our best RB was kicked off the team and there has never been any significant explanation of why. eagle1331https://www.blogger.com/profile/13479214563300900733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-11591242354648314802012-09-10T13:56:41.093-04:002012-09-10T13:56:41.093-04:00I don't see how our players making idiotic fum...I don't see how our players making idiotic fumbles is on Spaz. At the end of the day, the score was 34-3, and that's good enough for me. <br /><br />The last time BC scored 30 points or more in consecutive games was in 2009 with Northeastern and Kent State. At least if we're going to be terrible (which I agree is still a strong possibility) we're showing more signs of life on offense.<br /><br />We really shouldn't be having as many careless turnovers going forward, and the lack of focus or intensity that I think is understandable to lack against Maine will hopefully show up for higher caliber opponents.Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797187025091891592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-4746514021219875432012-09-10T13:49:44.801-04:002012-09-10T13:49:44.801-04:00Mod, his is more bad news about Jake Sinkovec bein...Mod, his is more bad news about Jake Sinkovec being listed as doubtful Saturday. I thought he really added value in there.<br /><br />I think Miller will have a tough year dealing with swelling and pain, etc.<br /><br />Rositano was involved in a big hit vs Miami and was spitting up blood. I'm glad he's okay.<br /><br />I am really worried about Swigert, Louis-Jean and Williams - and Pantale too. I think Larmond can get back in there, but if it was a hamstring, those things can linger on and on.<br /><br />The northwestern game is huge because we need revenge for last year - and also we need some momentum.<br /><br />If we can somehow win in Evanston, we would have some hope against Clemson. They will be at FSU while we have a week off to prepare for Clemson.<br /><br />It looks as though Auburn wasn't necessarily that good.<br /><br />Ball State rushed for 6.3 yards per carry against Clemson - and the Tigers have Furman this week. Clemson currently ranks 101st in the nation in rush yards allowed (216 ypg) and 115/124 in yards per attempt (5.6). <br /><br />They are set up to go to FSU highly ranked, but with questions.<br /><br />If they get banged up in Tallahassee, we have a shot, because they'll come to Boston maybe a little flat.<br /><br />Go BC - beat the Northwestern Wildcats - it will be a huge feather in our cap. Imagine that - kudos to Northwestern for picking their program up several notches.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-62759430774872170652012-09-10T13:34:56.690-04:002012-09-10T13:34:56.690-04:00here is an updated injury report i saw online (see...here is an updated injury report i saw online (seemed very credible)<br /><br />[TE] 08/21/2012 - Chris Pantale expected to miss 3-6 weeks ( Ankle ) <br /><br />not a foot injury, but ankle. <br />----------------<br />[WR] 08/29/2012 - Bobby Swigert out indefinitely ( Knee )<br /><br />Not a foot any more, but a knee injury.<br />------------------------ <br />[DB] 08/30/2012 - Al Louis-Jean out indefinitely ( Foot ) <br />------------------<br />[TE] 09/09/2012 - Mike Naples "?" Saturday vs. Northwestern ( Back ) <br />--------------------------- <br />[WR] 09/09/2012 - Colin Larmond "?" Saturday vs. Northwestern ( Leg ) <br />-------------------------<br />[G] 09/10/2012 - Harris Williams out indefinitely ( Foot )<br /><br />this is new (to me)<br />------------------------- <br />[LB] 09/10/2012 - Josh Keyes is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Northwestern ( Concussion ) <br />---------------------- <br />[TE] 09/09/2012 - Brian Miller "?" Saturday vs. Northwestern ( Knee ) <br />--------------------------<br />[DB] 09/10/2012 - Spenser Rositano is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Northwestern ( Lung ) <br /><br />Lung???<br />------------------------- <br />[FB] 09/10/2012 - Jake Sinkovec injured last game, doubtful Saturday vs. Northwestern ( Foot )mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-82722384915345557102012-09-10T13:02:25.383-04:002012-09-10T13:02:25.383-04:00Very good assessment posting. NW will be a good in...Very good assessment posting. NW will be a good indicator. JBQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344181644293746758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-27132185406998013742012-09-10T11:51:42.234-04:002012-09-10T11:51:42.234-04:00for the second year in a row i wonder whether the ...for the second year in a row i wonder whether the shift to the 3-4 would be a better fit for this team. we seem to have the big DT's that are needed in a 3-4 (ramsey could start and quinn could back him up), and the strength of our D seems to be the depth at linebacker. i know at times last year we'd go into some 3-4 looks, and it can't hurt to have some 3-4 packages just to get the better players on the field. it is frustrating to watch 4 down linemen rush and nobody even gets close to the QB.<br /><br />BJK -- that is the first i heard of swigert being out indefinitely. he must've had a setback. at least Gene D is leaving and we won't hear any more excuses about injuries; spaz recruited all these guys and we should have depth. if we don't, its Spaz's fault and he needs to go.<br /><br />i am hopeful, but worry the Northwestern game will be a lot like the Miami game -- BC scores in the 30s, but Northwestern hangs 40-50 on our bad Defense.EL MIZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042895353703675136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-56270614015668762342012-09-10T11:48:45.186-04:002012-09-10T11:48:45.186-04:00The game this weekend is a huge game for us, as ma...The game this weekend is a huge game for us, as many had predicted before the season even started.<br /><br />This is really a must win for us and it's a pressure game for our players. I am rooting for them to respond - and I especially hope that Chase Retigg can shake off his dinged up condition since the Miami game. It's no fun playing hurt.<br /><br />I think out D will need to be more agressive this Saturday for sure - more agressive as in blitzing the QB at the right time!!!!<br /><br />Injury Report:<br /><br />Keyes is dealing with a concussion and remains questionable to play in Saturday's game against Northwestern.<br /><br />Miller did not play in Week 2 against Maine due to a knee injury and remains questionable to play Saturday against Northwestern.<br /><br />Rositano did not play in Week 2 against Maine due to an unspecified lung issue and remains questionable to play Saturday against Northwestern.<br /><br />Larmond did not play in Week 2 against Maine due to a leg injury and remains questionable to play Saturday against Northwestern.<br /><br />Williams did not play in Week 2 against Maine due to a foot injury and remains questionable to play Saturday against Northwestern.<br /><br />Swigert has been sidelined indefinitely due to a left knee injury. (This is really not good - perhaps he should consider a medical redshirt?)<br /><br />Louis-Jean will be out for an indefinite amount of time as he battles with a foot injury (another medical redshirt possibility?).<br /><br />Pantale is sidelined with a broken bone in his foot and is expected to miss 3-6 weeks. (Probably mid-October)<br /><br />No mention of Sinkovec.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-25841411469635019232012-09-10T11:46:28.535-04:002012-09-10T11:46:28.535-04:00Solid review ATL.
How much pain is Rettig playing...Solid review ATL.<br /><br />How much pain is Rettig playing with? Right after Rettig threw the beautiful TD pass to Amidon, he was shown on TV on the sideline telephone. He looked to be grimacing in pain wile he was talking. I also saw on EO a report that he has a bad back and was x-rayed after the game, but the x-rays were negative. Perhaps that back pain contributed to his inaccuracy. He also seems -- once again - to be locking on to receivers and not finding the open man.<br /><br /><br />Disappointing that Martin did not use all of the BC plays. BC need pratice in executing all plays. <br /><br />Running game at first was awful, but then seemed to improve. BC will really need a running game to keep the defenses off balance. <br /><br />As for the defense. I am very worried. The DL is awful. Let me pick on Mihalik. The guy had a pass deflection. Great. Put he was being blocked at the time -- no penetration at all - and he made the best of a bad situation. Really, just a lucky play by a guy who happens to be 6'8". He can't seem to rush the passer and he does not seem able to contain the edge on running plays. I am not sure what he is good for. <br /><br />The DL did not get much QB pressure and also seemed to get pushed backward off the ball on run plays BY freaking FCS MAINE @!&##*%! (same deal in Miami game)<br /><br />Sad to say, but when you take out some of the unusual bounces that went BC's way (e.g., Punt muff by ME, Punt return by Spiffy), we look like a very competitive FCS team, not a quality ACC team. Even Spaz was pretty clear in his post-game remarks that this was not a good game for BC and was not up to the level of ACC play. Whatever Spaz's fault are -- of which there are many - he does have an eye for the negative, and he is now seeing RED, RED, REDmod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30723251219892909712012-09-10T11:42:08.883-04:002012-09-10T11:42:08.883-04:00The DLine has been in regression since Raji and Br...The DLine has been in regression since Raji and Brace left. The recruiting has been awful. Ramsey was actually highly touted out of high school and sans injuries, has actually panned out. Quinn was also highly recruited but Latimer has been a complete and utter flop at The Heights. Outside of that, BC has not had signed one DT or DE of any quality ... and it is showing on the field.BCAlum2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/18426748457186497109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-8983211623771866912012-09-10T11:33:27.633-04:002012-09-10T11:33:27.633-04:00The defense was also treading water ast year unti...The defense was also treading water ast year until the 4th or 5th game when they began blitzing occaisonally. Sending a linebacker or saftey would be helpful against the run and the pass.Knuckleheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847627726401491567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-39752839639541565542012-09-10T10:50:24.761-04:002012-09-10T10:50:24.761-04:00IMO, we are screwed if the D-Line doesn't impr...IMO, we are screwed if the D-Line doesn't improve and improve quickly. Our corners, safeties, and linebackers are OK, but they're not good enough to win games if the D Line is getting no pressure what-so-ever (see the Miami game). Teams will walk all over this defense if if the QB has all day to play. <br /><br />Never thought I'd see the day where I wrote a post complaining about our D and accepting our O...eagle1331https://www.blogger.com/profile/13479214563300900733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-81847264523975080562012-09-10T08:34:35.789-04:002012-09-10T08:34:35.789-04:00agree that the Northwestern game will be a good ba...agree that the Northwestern game will be a good barometer of our team. Northwestern is 2-0 over 2 decent, big conference schools (Cuse is probably the best 0-2 team in the Country, they more or less hung with USC; Vandy played South Carolina tough). this is also our first road game. will our "veteran" team make the right corrections? i sure hope so, because if we lose i don't think there is any chance of winning 6 games.<br /><br />the grades were fair. i am also confused as to the decline of the D-Line. they finally looked like they had figured it out in the last few games of last season, but they have been awful this year. no sacks, no pressure on the QB, really nothing to write home about. other than the fumbles, the regression of the D-Line has been the biggest disappointment through 2 games.EL MIZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042895353703675136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-6139885110176203422012-09-10T08:17:04.349-04:002012-09-10T08:17:04.349-04:00I will be at the game this Saturday. Will be inte...I will be at the game this Saturday. Will be interesting to see how they perform against a team with a pulse on the road. I am not overly optimistic.BCAlum2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/18426748457186497109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-36189253214635251522012-09-10T08:08:49.337-04:002012-09-10T08:08:49.337-04:00Fair grades. The Northwestern game will tell us a ...Fair grades. The Northwestern game will tell us a lot about where we're at.Joe Gravellesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640271547237583491noreply@blogger.com