tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post770204192420728440..comments2024-03-24T05:21:33.293-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: Football 2007 In Review: Biggest Disappointments Woulda, Shoulda, CouldaATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-52243808323985840352008-01-04T12:22:00.000-05:002008-01-04T12:22:00.000-05:00The injuries sustained by the team in general (par...The injuries sustained by the team in general (particularly on the defensive side of the ball) were truly the disappointment for me.<BR/><BR/>Not only Tribble and Dunbar hobbled, but the loss of Albright and Poles (OL) was huge. Can you imagine that unit them playing/100% down the stretch? That's even before Brian Toal is mentioned.<BR/><BR/>I know injuries are part of the game, but in terms of what if's, not seeing them all together for that tough stretch v. FSU/Maryland/ACCCG was the only real lament for me as a fan.Eagle in Brightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387603168328339403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-73285277555157989412008-01-04T12:20:00.000-05:002008-01-04T12:20:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Eagle in Brightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387603168328339403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-55679967788515972042008-01-04T10:06:00.000-05:002008-01-04T10:06:00.000-05:00BJK,Just to clarify, Geiser was injured (broken pa...BJK,<BR/><BR/>Just to clarify, Geiser was injured (broken patella) during the Maryland game.<BR/><BR/>- Bill -billghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295803976861243086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30505049987597147922008-01-03T16:13:00.000-05:002008-01-03T16:13:00.000-05:00The kicking game was responsible for our loss to V...The kicking game was responsible for our loss to Va Tech in the ACCCG. <BR/><BR/>But let's not forget that the long snapper, Jack Geiser was out as well - kind of a last minute scratch. I think he was injured the week before the game in practice.<BR/><BR/>Coach Jags specifically mentioned the timing on the snaps in that game - and I'm not blaming McLaughlin. This timing thing requires much practice between the snapper, holder and kicker.<BR/><BR/>I think Apon looked much better in the Champs Sports Bowl - and much of that may have been due to the extra time to practice with Mike.<BR/><BR/>I don't know what Bennett's future is, but we should probably not count on him for now.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-80339334504696593572008-01-03T15:22:00.000-05:002008-01-03T15:22:00.000-05:00ToTheHeights, Apon. is no longer a walk-on, he rec...ToTheHeights, Apon. is no longer a walk-on, he received a scholarship, so a little more was expected of him. That being said, Bennett was a huge loss.John Macek IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932007434208032577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-62822499516636802992008-01-03T13:40:00.000-05:002008-01-03T13:40:00.000-05:00But aren't injuries a major contribution to "disap...But aren't injuries a major contribution to "disappointment"? It's all about expectation. Case in point: Tribble the kick-returner. As Bill points out, it was Tribble's injury that showed how helpful an aggressive punt return game can be. Same with Bennett. Though he didn't get on the field, Bennett was expected to produce this year and then Apon started to struggle with PATs. I think one game in particular would have turned out differently with better kicking and THAT is disappointing.BCNorCal07https://www.blogger.com/profile/14729019789737618964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-76329933518145465822008-01-03T11:15:00.000-05:002008-01-03T11:15:00.000-05:00I believe Bennett has a fairly serious back injury...I believe Bennett has a fairly serious back injury so I think you have to give him a pass...Laxmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095715892058832827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-86769270143344048602008-01-03T11:05:00.000-05:002008-01-03T11:05:00.000-05:00I think you were fair with this. I would put Bill...I think you were fair with this. I would put Billy Bennett up for honorable mention. We were told great things about him and in the end it seems to have been only hype. I don't think you can blame Aponavicius. I think that we expected too much from a walk-on kicker and it is on the coaches for continuing to stick with him.ToTheHeightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12837625535039360067noreply@blogger.com