1. They are not finishers: Would you believe it if I told you that UTSA's 3 losses on the season were by a combined 12 points?!? The lost to Southern Miss by 2, UNT by 3 and FIU by 7 points. The most alarming games were UNT where they allowed the Mean Green offense to charge 90+ yards down the field to win in the waning seconds. With FIU, they failed to cross the endzone to tie up the game on four straight plays on the 2 yard line. I'm not taking away anything from the other teams, but UTSA cannot close.

2. Injuries: The offensive line is decimated and UTSA is forced to start to several true freshman or unprovens on the line. Every team is injured at this time of the year but UTSA has had a lot of bad luck on the oline. These young kids have talent but they struggle against upperclassmen dlineman from CUSA. Sturm is often running for his life. FIU has a solid defense but they do not get a lot of sacks. On Saturday they had (4) and it could have been a lot more if it wasn't for Sturm's quickness out of the pocket.

3. Offensive Play Calling: OC Frank Scelfo already came out and stated that UTSA's offense does not need to score but just execute. What? I'm paraphrasing but this already sent up many red flags with the UTSA fan base. Instead of game planning to UTSA strengths he is stubborn to stick with the traditional pro style offense that does not have the horses to work (mainly due to injuries) He has also reigned back Sturm's running as it would be "selfish" if he was hurt. The 4 down plays on the FIU goaline was enough for me. Three straight runs up the middle (right after another top lineman went down) followed by a RB pitch on 4th down. In another display, Sturm single-handily drove UTSA down the field for a score on his running ability and arm which followed with another drive that ended up as a turnover on downs when Sturm under through a WR. Even though Sturm is one of the more accurate passers in CUSA and was "THE OFFENSE" during that game, Scelfo berated him on the sidelines.

4. Penalties: UTSA is dead last in CUSA in penalties. 100% on the coaching staff. In close games, that matters.

Silver Lining:

Defense: Statistically, the UTSA defense is still #1 in many categories including yards/game. They do a fantastic job at generating turnovers and stopping teams overall but just run out of gas from the constant 3 and outs from the offense.

Dalton Sturm: Great stat line thus far: 65% completion rating, 1668 yards, 14 TDs and only 2 Ints. He also has 463 rushing yards with 1 TD. UTSA needs to let Sturm run the offense without limiting him going forward. Will it happen? Highly doubtful.

5. UTSA's four FBS wins are over teams with a combined 4-32 record, so they aren't as good as their record and stats would otherwise indicate.

If he's reigning back Sturm's running, I can only imagine the excuse with Frank Harris next year, who's arguably a better runner than passer.

(11-06-2017 11:09 AM)MTowho Wrote:  5. UTSA's four FBS wins are over teams with a combined 4-32 record, so they aren't as good as their record and stats would otherwise indicate.

It's an ugly stat but it is not like they are getting destroyed by "good" teams with winning records (see #1) Still not a good 5-3 team overall.

(11-06-2017 11:11 AM)MGNation92 Wrote:  If he's reigning back Sturm's running, I can only imagine the excuse with Frank Harris next year, who's arguably a better runner than passer.

They are in trouble next year if they ending up starting Frank Harris or Bryce Rivers. Harris is a talent but they need a JUCO or transfer player at QB instead of going with a RS Freshman in my opinion. Need some time to develop him more.

What do UTSA fans think about Wilson potentially jumping ship after this year? Read an article that named him a potential coach of interest for Mississippi job. I know he's got a $1.2mm buyout though.

You won't lose out. Y'all will beat us Thanksgiving weekend when we're 5-6 and need that last for bowl eligibility. Skip will even gift wrap it with a run play on 3rd and long and trying a 50+ yard field goal after that.

(11-06-2017 12:54 PM)RonBurgundy Wrote:  You won't lose out. Y'all will beat us Thanksgiving weekend when we're 5-6 and need that last for bowl eligibility. Skip will even gift wrap it with a run play on 3rd and long and trying a 50+ yard field goal after that.

All La Tech needs to do is blitz every down and contain Dalton Sturm from running. UTSA cannot pick up a blitz nor can WRs get open fast enough. UTSA coaching staff will refuse to call plays to combat the bilitz like draws, quick slants/outs, screens etc. FIU was dead last in team sacks before last week where they earned (4)

You may be selling, but I'm not buying. I look forward to a tough game this weekend.

Another 4 point loss, same issues. Congrats UAB and early congrats to Marshall next week and La Tech after that!

That was the best D UAB has seen all year.

(11-12-2017 01:06 PM)Digi368 Wrote:  Another 4 point loss, same issues. Congrats UAB and early congrats to Marshall next week and La Tech after that!

I'm starting to become a believer

Don't worry UTSA fans, you're hearing your future here. You're gonna come into the Joe on the Saturday after Thanksgiving with a 5-6 record needing to beat a 5-6 Tech team to get bowl eligibility and Skip's gonna give y'all that much needed 6th win.

(11-06-2017 10:43 AM)Digi368 Wrote:  1. They are not finishers: Would you believe it if I told you that UTSA's 3 losses on the season were by a combined 12 points?!? The lost to Southern Miss by 2, UNT by 3 and FIU by 7 points. The most alarming games were UNT where they allowed the Mean Green offense to charge 90+ yards down the field to win in the waning seconds. With FIU, they failed to cross the endzone to tie up the game on four straight plays on the 2 yard line. I'm not taking away anything from the other teams, but UTSA cannot close.

2. Injuries: The offensive line is decimated and UTSA is forced to start to several true freshman or unprovens on the line. Every team is injured at this time of the year but UTSA has had a lot of bad luck on the oline. These young kids have talent but they struggle against upperclassmen dlineman from CUSA. Sturm is often running for his life. FIU has a solid defense but they do not get a lot of sacks. On Saturday they had (4) and it could have been a lot more if it wasn't for Sturm's quickness out of the pocket.

3. Offensive Play Calling: OC Frank Scelfo already came out and stated that UTSA's offense does not need to score but just execute. What? I'm paraphrasing but this already sent up many red flags with the UTSA fan base. Instead of game planning to UTSA strengths he is stubborn to stick with the traditional pro style offense that does not have the horses to work (mainly due to injuries) He has also reigned back Sturm's running as it would be "selfish" if he was hurt. The 4 down plays on the FIU goaline was enough for me. Three straight runs up the middle (right after another top lineman went down) followed by a RB pitch on 4th down. In another display, Sturm single-handily drove UTSA down the field for a score on his running ability and arm which followed with another drive that ended up as a turnover on downs when Sturm under through a WR. Even though Sturm is one of the more accurate passers in CUSA and was "THE OFFENSE" during that game, Scelfo berated him on the sidelines.

4. Penalties: UTSA is dead last in CUSA in penalties. 100% on the coaching staff. In close games, that matters.

Silver Lining:

Defense: Statistically, the UTSA defense is still #1 in many categories including yards/game. They do a fantastic job at generating turnovers and stopping teams overall but just run out of gas from the constant 3 and outs from the offense.

Dalton Sturm: Great stat line thus far: 65% completion rating, 1668 yards, 14 TDs and only 2 Ints. He also has 463 rushing yards with 1 TD. UTSA needs to let Sturm run the offense without limiting him going forward. Will it happen? Highly doubtful.

I have to admit, the collapse of UTSA since the USM game is shocking to me. I really thought UTSA was positioned to become an annual contender in the western division. In fact, your recent play on the field is really hurting my weekly picks. I guess the Runners will always find a way to irritate me.

Are some of the UTSA fans starting to rethink that big contract you gave Wilson?

(11-12-2017 04:33 PM)Side Show Joe Wrote:  

(11-06-2017 10:43 AM)Digi368 Wrote:  1. They are not finishers: Would you believe it if I told you that UTSA's 3 losses on the season were by a combined 12 points?!? The lost to Southern Miss by 2, UNT by 3 and FIU by 7 points. The most alarming games were UNT where they allowed the Mean Green offense to charge 90+ yards down the field to win in the waning seconds. With FIU, they failed to cross the endzone to tie up the game on four straight plays on the 2 yard line. I'm not taking away anything from the other teams, but UTSA cannot close.

2. Injuries: The offensive line is decimated and UTSA is forced to start to several true freshman or unprovens on the line. Every team is injured at this time of the year but UTSA has had a lot of bad luck on the oline. These young kids have talent but they struggle against upperclassmen dlineman from CUSA. Sturm is often running for his life. FIU has a solid defense but they do not get a lot of sacks. On Saturday they had (4) and it could have been a lot more if it wasn't for Sturm's quickness out of the pocket.

3. Offensive Play Calling: OC Frank Scelfo already came out and stated that UTSA's offense does not need to score but just execute. What? I'm paraphrasing but this already sent up many red flags with the UTSA fan base. Instead of game planning to UTSA strengths he is stubborn to stick with the traditional pro style offense that does not have the horses to work (mainly due to injuries) He has also reigned back Sturm's running as it would be "selfish" if he was hurt. The 4 down plays on the FIU goaline was enough for me. Three straight runs up the middle (right after another top lineman went down) followed by a RB pitch on 4th down. In another display, Sturm single-handily drove UTSA down the field for a score on his running ability and arm which followed with another drive that ended up as a turnover on downs when Sturm under through a WR. Even though Sturm is one of the more accurate passers in CUSA and was "THE OFFENSE" during that game, Scelfo berated him on the sidelines.

4. Penalties: UTSA is dead last in CUSA in penalties. 100% on the coaching staff. In close games, that matters.

Silver Lining:

Defense: Statistically, the UTSA defense is still #1 in many categories including yards/game. They do a fantastic job at generating turnovers and stopping teams overall but just run out of gas from the constant 3 and outs from the offense.

Dalton Sturm: Great stat line thus far: 65% completion rating, 1668 yards, 14 TDs and only 2 Ints. He also has 463 rushing yards with 1 TD. UTSA needs to let Sturm run the offense without limiting him going forward. Will it happen? Highly doubtful.

I have to admit, the collapse of UTSA since the USM game is shocking to me. I really thought UTSA was positioned to become an annual contender in the western division. In fact, your recent play on the field is really hurting my weekly picks. I guess the Runners will always find a way to irritate me.

Are some of the UTSA fans starting to rethink that big contract you gave Wilson?

Honestly, there isn't much disdain for Wilson. He has still made a ton of headway in recruiting for UTSA. Most of fans are calling for the head of our OC who is holding back Sturm and the offense w/ his play calling. That is still on Frank's watch however.

Beat defense we will see all season and that includes Florida.