(09-03-2011 10:23 PM)mlb Wrote: UC's OL didn't look as dominate as I would have liked. The defense, while good tonight, still has me concerned as well. I'm not sure this really did anything to prepare UC for next week.
I agree with the first part. If our OL can't get a FD on 4th and inches against the WVU walk-ons (
) then what about tougher opponents? The OL did have more than its share of moments, but it's spotty to say the least.
AP moved the ball pretty well once all the starters left the game. But, we obviously won't be seeing a lineup like that in the rest of our games.
As far as preparation, I can take some good things:
- Milano looked good after botching his first PAT (it's been an important concern)
- A lot of the true freshmen got into the game early and often, and, as expected, contributed significantly (including Teague who was injured most of camp)
- Although a blowout tells us very little, I did appreciate that the reserves were competing as if this was still a game.
- Execution was very clean all night, with a minimum of penalties/mistakes; but I did see Zach throw a couple of ill-advised balls that could have been picked
- Most importantly, we jumped on this team from the get-go, as opposed to this Inidana State crap last year.
We'll see what happens vs. UT, but it's pretty clear that we have a completely different team this year.
