Are the Rockets playing good football?
Only two undefeated teams and neither of them has had all perfect games.
With injuries, yeah, I think they're playing potential. The defensive side is tougher to measure, since cameras are on the offense but offensive play calling hasn't had that "predictable" feel. Special teams as we've all mentioned, seems to need work. Seems to be some inconsistency being ready from first possession. Other than that, I'm not walking away from games thinking "bad football" was played or that coaches were terribly out strategized, except for defending the end around against BYU.
Rockets are #1 or #2 in the MAC and Top 10 in the Nation in a number statistical categories. Does UT have room for improvement? Yes!
Are they playing good football? Certainly!
I stomped out of the OU game. That was bad football.
(11-13-2016 09:31 PM)owen Wrote: [ -> ]Are the Rockets playing good football?
Not in the first half for four straight games, maybe more? We have the best QB in the nation and we are getting stuffed at the line trying to run on a fresh defense.
Slow start aside in the NIU game, I think these last 2 Ws after the Ohio embarrassment have been pretty good football...both wins on the road--in November! Given the holes we needed to fill, coming into the season & then during it, a 9-win regular season would be very good in my opinion (yes, 10 would be fantastic, as well as unexpected).
Good football? Yes, without a doubt the Rockets are playing good football, but not GREAT football. The biggest concern is the lack of consistency on defense. The offense is playing great and good enough to win a championship, but defense wins championships!! Hopefully, they just find a way to win at Western!! Go Rockets!!
Rocket Victory Margin(Avg Scoring Offense-Avg Scoring Defense):
2016-17=16.5 points
2015-16=10.2
2014-15=6.1
2013-14=4.4
2012-13=3.1
(11-14-2016 06:15 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote: [ -> ] (11-13-2016 09:31 PM)owen Wrote: [ -> ]Are the Rockets playing good football?
Not in the first half for four straight games, maybe more? We have the best QB in the nation and we are getting stuffed at the line trying to run on a fresh defense.
Interesting perspective to consider. Also, when is our QB more likely to get sacked, first or second half? Maybe it's the runs that tire out their D?
Noting that several BIG plays against us were passes by the other team on their first series of downs, maybe before our secondary is properly warmed up to keep up or into the game. And what's good for the goose...
I personally, prefer the set up the pass with the run way of doing things but that would seem dependant upon opponent's strengths.
(11-14-2016 06:15 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote: [ -> ] (11-13-2016 09:31 PM)owen Wrote: [ -> ]Are the Rockets playing good football?
Not in the first half for four straight games, maybe more? We have the best QB in the nation and we are getting stuffed at the line trying to run on a fresh defense.
While I appreciate what Woodside has done this year, calling him the best QB in the nation is a bit of a stretch.
(11-14-2016 09:28 AM)eastisbest Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 06:15 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote: [ -> ] (11-13-2016 09:31 PM)owen Wrote: [ -> ]Are the Rockets playing good football?
Not in the first half for four straight games, maybe more? We have the best QB in the nation and we are getting stuffed at the line trying to run on a fresh defense.
Interesting perspective to consider. Also, when is our QB more likely to get sacked, first or second half? Maybe it's the runs that tire out their D?
Noting that several BIG plays against us were passes by the other team on their first series of downs, maybe before our secondary is properly warmed up to keep up or into the game. And what's good for the goose...
I personally, prefer the set up the pass with the run way of doing things but that would seem dependant upon opponent's strengths.
Blown coverages on those Big plays. Looks like the D is asleep on the first series. The other team comes out, jamming the box, because they know you're going be conservative because of poor field position. Unless you have a real dominant OL, you'll end up in 3rd and long. Better to run the pass plays designed to get 7 or 8 yards but are low risk until you get better field position. Don't like the pass plays inside your 35 yardline designed to spread out the D because it's a pick 6 waiting to happen. Rockets are #109(#9 MAC) in Kick-off returns. I don't believe you should bring it out of the Endzone, but if the return is on Rockets need to do a better job of blocking otherwise it giving them a long field makes the play calling more conservative.
(11-14-2016 09:51 AM)toledobrad Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 06:15 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote: [ -> ] (11-13-2016 09:31 PM)owen Wrote: [ -> ]Are the Rockets playing good football?
Not in the first half for four straight games, maybe more? We have the best QB in the nation and we are getting stuffed at the line trying to run on a fresh defense.
While I appreciate what Woodside has done this year, calling him the best QB in the nation is a bit of a stretch.
Statistically, he may be the best. However, based on what I've seen he is a pretty solid QB, and certainly the best since Bruce in a Toledo uniform.
Two areas of his game that he really needs to work on are:
1) Throwing on the move. His velocity and accuracy are not good.
2) Pressure. Granted, pressure gets to every QB. However, when there is the slightest bit of pressure he seems to panic and make poor decisions. Throw the ball away or go down and protect yourself. Don't force a bad throw.
(11-14-2016 10:43 AM)FtLauderdaleRocket Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 09:51 AM)toledobrad Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 06:15 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote: [ -> ] (11-13-2016 09:31 PM)owen Wrote: [ -> ]Are the Rockets playing good football?
Not in the first half for four straight games, maybe more? We have the best QB in the nation and we are getting stuffed at the line trying to run on a fresh defense.
While I appreciate what Woodside has done this year, calling him the best QB in the nation is a bit of a stretch.
Statistically, he may be the best. However, based on what I've seen he is a pretty solid QB, and certainly the best since Bruce in a Toledo uniform.
Two areas of his game that he really needs to work on are:
1) Throwing on the move. His velocity and accuracy are not good.
2) Pressure. Granted, pressure gets to every QB. However, when there is the slightest bit of pressure he seems to panic and make poor decisions. Throw the ball away or go down and protect yourself. Don't force a bad throw.
Statwise only Logan and Baker Mayfield are really comparable.
(11-14-2016 10:52 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 10:43 AM)FtLauderdaleRocket Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 09:51 AM)toledobrad Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 06:15 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote: [ -> ] (11-13-2016 09:31 PM)owen Wrote: [ -> ]Are the Rockets playing good football?
Not in the first half for four straight games, maybe more? We have the best QB in the nation and we are getting stuffed at the line trying to run on a fresh defense.
While I appreciate what Woodside has done this year, calling him the best QB in the nation is a bit of a stretch.
Statistically, he may be the best. However, based on what I've seen he is a pretty solid QB, and certainly the best since Bruce in a Toledo uniform.
Two areas of his game that he really needs to work on are:
1) Throwing on the move. His velocity and accuracy are not good.
2) Pressure. Granted, pressure gets to every QB. However, when there is the slightest bit of pressure he seems to panic and make poor decisions. Throw the ball away or go down and protect yourself. Don't force a bad throw.
Statwise only Logan and Baker Mayfield are really comparable.
Lamar Jackson and Quinton Flowers are better at the position because of their running ability. Best passer? With our SOS it's been Logan.
(11-14-2016 10:43 AM)FtLauderdaleRocket Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 09:51 AM)toledobrad Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 06:15 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote: [ -> ] (11-13-2016 09:31 PM)owen Wrote: [ -> ]Are the Rockets playing good football?
Not in the first half for four straight games, maybe more? We have the best QB in the nation and we are getting stuffed at the line trying to run on a fresh defense.
While I appreciate what Woodside has done this year, calling him the best QB in the nation is a bit of a stretch.
Statistically, he may be the best. However, based on what I've seen he is a pretty solid QB, and certainly the best since Bruce in a Toledo uniform.
Two areas of his game that he really needs to work on are:
1) Throwing on the move. His velocity and accuracy are not good.
2) Pressure. Granted, pressure gets to every QB. However, when there is the slightest bit of pressure he seems to panic and make poor decisions. Throw the ball away or go down and protect yourself. Don't force a bad throw.
Disagree on both, although far more on number 2 (in other words, in my opinion your #2 is Number Two
)! Decision making under pressure seems like a real strong suit. He never seems to bail early and even when going down under the rush frequently dumps the ball at a receiver's feet to avoid the sack. Works through his reads as well as anyone in recent memory. He is not as good on the run as in the pocket but who is?
I think they are playing as well as they can. I still think the defense has way too many weaknesses to beat WMU. We were able to outscore NIU and we will probably beat Ball State soundly. Having to play Cover 2 and Cover 3 defense with the hopes of being a able to defend against a team with a real ground and air threat, is nearly impossible. It's essentially a duct tape defense for when you don't have any other options. I think it is just what they feel they are able to do, given the D's issues. I think Ohio is a decent team with a pretty good D-line. They will end up winning the east.
WHERE IS TREYVON HESTER???????
(11-14-2016 04:58 PM)DetroitRocket Wrote: [ -> ]WHERE IS TREYVON HESTER???????
$65,000 Dollar Question. Anyone going to the Coach's show?
(11-14-2016 10:02 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 09:28 AM)eastisbest Wrote: [ -> ] (11-14-2016 06:15 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote: [ -> ] (11-13-2016 09:31 PM)owen Wrote: [ -> ]Are the Rockets playing good football?
Not in the first half for four straight games, maybe more? We have the best QB in the nation and we are getting stuffed at the line trying to run on a fresh defense.
Interesting perspective to consider. Also, when is our QB more likely to get sacked, first or second half? Maybe it's the runs that tire out their D?
Noting that several BIG plays against us were passes by the other team on their first series of downs, maybe before our secondary is properly warmed up to keep up or into the game. And what's good for the goose...
I personally, prefer the set up the pass with the run way of doing things but that would seem dependant upon opponent's strengths.
Blown coverages on those Big plays. Looks like the D is asleep on the first series. The other team comes out, jamming the box, because they know you're going be conservative because of poor field position. Unless you have a real dominant OL, you'll end up in 3rd and long. Better to run the pass plays designed to get 7 or 8 yards but are low risk until you get better field position. Don't like the pass plays inside your 35 yardline designed to spread out the D because it's a pick 6 waiting to happen. Rockets are #109(#9 MAC) in Kick-off returns. I don't believe you should bring it out of the Endzone, but if the return is on Rockets need to do a better job of blocking otherwise it giving them a long field makes the play calling more conservative.
Corey Jones is #85 in the country averaging 20 yds a return.
Unfortunately, Art Thompkins has been worse #108 in the country 15.5 yds per return.
The Rockets simply struggle with blocking in the KOR game.
I agree, UT should not be returning the ball out of the endzone, unless there is a game situation that calls for it. Everytime UT returns the ball out of the endzone they end up losing yardage on it. Not to mention the penalties that tend to be called in the return game.