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(01-08-2019 12:41 PM)Racinejake Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 12:16 PM)robertfoshizzle Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 12:12 PM)bearcatseminole Wrote: [ -> ]ahh, but what all these folks don't know is the beast that is about to be unleashed at TE: Josh Whyle!

Holy ****, he's 6'7" now? And we still have Deguara for another year. We are going to be beastly at tight end.

And don't forget Leonard Taylor in there as well. On top of the three mentioned, we also have Labelle and Huber back next year. Obviously not all 5 guys can play (much) so I see a ton of competition this offseason. Although we could have 2 of them on the field much of the time.

I think we'll see much more 2 WR, 2 TE, 1 RB looks next year considering our depth at TE vs. depth at WR.

Warren should run for 150 per game.

Whyle will flex out at WR from time to time. Huber and La Belle are in-line guys who will have a hand on the ground blocking 99% of the time. Taylor is very gifted athletically as well. He's going to become more of a factor for us as well.

The RB room will be interesting to watch-- how are we going to get enough touches for Warren, Doaks, Thomas and McClelland. Ryan Montgomery also enters the picture. Warren could legitimately be a better back next year with less production because of fewer carries.

(01-08-2019 01:38 PM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]Whyle will flex out at WR from time to time. Huber and La Belle are in-line guys who will have a hand on the ground blocking 99% of the time. Taylor is very gifted athletically as well. He's going to become more of a factor for us as well.

The RB room will be interesting to watch-- how are we going to get enough touches for Warren, Doaks, Thomas and McClelland. Ryan Montgomery also enters the picture. Warren could legitimately be a better back next year with less production because of fewer carries.

I had recalled Montgomery was grey-shirting due to an injury but he honestly fell off the radar for me. I remember when he committed and it was a pretty big deal to get a prolific his RB from the area (Franklin) who had quite a few P5 offers. It'll be interesting to see how he is physically this offseason and whether he's 100%. The good news with him is he should still have 5 years to play 4.

For all of these guys, I just hope they stay patient. It's generally a very good thing if you are a RB to not have to take the full load of carries. Maybe not normally with 3 other guys but UCF seemed to do a nice job playing quite a few RBs. The key is riding the guy who has a hot hand. I also think we can and should get McClelland on the field in the slot position. We need to be creative with his touches. The screen to McClelland in the bowl game was perfect (I also thought to myself "where the hell has that been all season!"). He is a weapon that we need to utilize.

(01-08-2019 10:46 AM)CincyBro Wrote: [ -> ]thump UCLA and go north and beat or play $OSU tough the rankings will take care of themselves.

I must say, we will be catching the Buckeyes at a most opportune time with Meyer leaving and us likely reaching a new high point. We'll be older, the younger parts of the team likely more talented than what they are replacing. I do worry a bit about the O-line, but beyond that, we should be golden. "Should be".

(01-08-2019 01:58 PM)Racinejake Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 01:38 PM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]Whyle will flex out at WR from time to time. Huber and La Belle are in-line guys who will have a hand on the ground blocking 99% of the time. Taylor is very gifted athletically as well. He's going to become more of a factor for us as well.

The RB room will be interesting to watch-- how are we going to get enough touches for Warren, Doaks, Thomas and McClelland. Ryan Montgomery also enters the picture. Warren could legitimately be a better back next year with less production because of fewer carries.

I had recalled Montgomery was grey-shirting due to an injury but he honestly fell off the radar for me. I remember when he committed and it was a pretty big deal to get a prolific his RB from the area (Franklin) who had quite a few P5 offers. It'll be interesting to see how he is physically this offseason and whether he's 100%. The good news with him is he should still have 5 years to play 4.

For all of these guys, I just hope they stay patient. It's generally a very good thing if you are a RB to not have to take the full load of carries. Maybe not normally with 3 other guys but UCF seemed to do a nice job playing quite a few RBs. The key is riding the guy who has a hot hand. I also think we can and should get McClelland on the field in the slot position. We need to be creative with his touches. The screen to McClelland in the bowl game was perfect (I also thought to myself "where the hell has that been all season!"). He is a weapon that we need to utilize.

Impressed at times with McClelland and wonder in time if he might develop into our best NFL prospect at running back. Don't see Ryan Montgomery on our roster; are we sure he is still with the program?

I actually think we have the potential of being better on the OL than this year, especially if Hudson gets his waiver.

We lose a ton of experience and athleticism on the DL. Broughton, Copeland and Fitz basically started or played significant minutes for the entirety of their eligibility here. A lot will be asked of Curtis Brooks, Marcus Brown, Elijah Ponder and Malik Vann. Broughton and Copeland in particular were extremely athletic for DL, they could rush the passer and/or were quick enough to chase guys down and make a tackle away from the LOS. OTOH Brooks and Brown are bigger guys and should be able to clog up holes in the LOS pretty effectively.

(01-08-2019 02:16 PM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]I actually think we have the potential of being better on the OL than this year, especially if Hudson gets his waiver.

We lose a ton of experience and athleticism on the DL. Broughton, Copeland and Fitz basically started or played significant minutes for the entirety of their eligibility here. A lot will be asked of Curtis Brooks, Marcus Brown, Elijah Ponder and Malik Vann. Broughton and Copeland in particular were extremely athletic for DL, they could rush the passer and/or were quick enough to chase guys down and make a tackle away from the LOS. OTOH Brooks and Brown are bigger guys and should be able to clog up holes in the LOS pretty effectively.

Bolded, I believe we will really miss these guys. They both had tremendous ability and played smart. Even if the rising talent is comparable, they brought experience and leadership to an emerging elite level defense this past year. We'll find out how easily they are replaced when UCLA visits town.

(01-08-2019 02:16 PM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]I actually think we have the potential of being better on the OL than this year, especially if Hudson gets his waiver.

We lose a ton of experience and athleticism on the DL. Broughton, Copeland and Fitz basically started or played significant minutes for the entirety of their eligibility here. A lot will be asked of Curtis Brooks, Marcus Brown, Elijah Ponder and Malik Vann. Broughton and Copeland in particular were extremely athletic for DL, they could rush the passer and/or were quick enough to chase guys down and make a tackle away from the LOS. OTOH Brooks and Brown are bigger guys and should be able to clog up holes in the LOS pretty effectively.

Broughton, Copeland, and Fitz were pretty good; I remember thinking Tuberville must be going after speed with them but I think now, perhaps it was a case of him simply lucking out.
Given the roster behind them, and the D-line coach being as consistently good as he is, I think we'll be competent there. *knock on wood*

(01-08-2019 02:26 PM)Recluse1 Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 02:16 PM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]I actually think we have the potential of being better on the OL than this year, especially if Hudson gets his waiver.

We lose a ton of experience and athleticism on the DL. Broughton, Copeland and Fitz basically started or played significant minutes for the entirety of their eligibility here. A lot will be asked of Curtis Brooks, Marcus Brown, Elijah Ponder and Malik Vann. Broughton and Copeland in particular were extremely athletic for DL, they could rush the passer and/or were quick enough to chase guys down and make a tackle away from the LOS. OTOH Brooks and Brown are bigger guys and should be able to clog up holes in the LOS pretty effectively.

Broughton, Copeland, and Fitz were pretty good; I remember thinking Tuberville must be going after speed with them but I think now, perhaps it was a case of him simply lucking out.
Given the roster behind them, and the D-line coach being as consistently good as he is, I think we'll be competent there. *knock on wood*

Tuberville had nothing to do with it. Coach Prunty was one of the few guys who recruited well under CTT*-- the players seemed to have a lot of respect for him. I just don't necessarily know if he was the best as far teaching technique and making adjustments on the defensive line.

(01-08-2019 02:32 PM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 02:26 PM)Recluse1 Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 02:16 PM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]I actually think we have the potential of being better on the OL than this year, especially if Hudson gets his waiver.

We lose a ton of experience and athleticism on the DL. Broughton, Copeland and Fitz basically started or played significant minutes for the entirety of their eligibility here. A lot will be asked of Curtis Brooks, Marcus Brown, Elijah Ponder and Malik Vann. Broughton and Copeland in particular were extremely athletic for DL, they could rush the passer and/or were quick enough to chase guys down and make a tackle away from the LOS. OTOH Brooks and Brown are bigger guys and should be able to clog up holes in the LOS pretty effectively.

Broughton, Copeland, and Fitz were pretty good; I remember thinking Tuberville must be going after speed with them but I think now, perhaps it was a case of him simply lucking out.
Given the roster behind them, and the D-line coach being as consistently good as he is, I think we'll be competent there. *knock on wood*

Tuberville had nothing to do with it. Coach Prunty was one of the few guys who recruited well under CTT*-- the players seemed to have a lot of respect for him. I just don't necessarily know if he was the best as far teaching technique and making adjustments on the defensive line.

You know, looking back at Broughton at least on 247, he was a 2 star recruit with only one other offer from Middle Tennessee State. So I guess one would have to give kudos to Prunty for spotting potential.

(01-08-2019 02:34 PM)Recluse1 Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 02:32 PM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 02:26 PM)Recluse1 Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 02:16 PM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]I actually think we have the potential of being better on the OL than this year, especially if Hudson gets his waiver.

We lose a ton of experience and athleticism on the DL. Broughton, Copeland and Fitz basically started or played significant minutes for the entirety of their eligibility here. A lot will be asked of Curtis Brooks, Marcus Brown, Elijah Ponder and Malik Vann. Broughton and Copeland in particular were extremely athletic for DL, they could rush the passer and/or were quick enough to chase guys down and make a tackle away from the LOS. OTOH Brooks and Brown are bigger guys and should be able to clog up holes in the LOS pretty effectively.

Broughton, Copeland, and Fitz were pretty good; I remember thinking Tuberville must be going after speed with them but I think now, perhaps it was a case of him simply lucking out.
Given the roster behind them, and the D-line coach being as consistently good as he is, I think we'll be competent there. *knock on wood*

Tuberville had nothing to do with it. Coach Prunty was one of the few guys who recruited well under CTT*-- the players seemed to have a lot of respect for him. I just don't necessarily know if he was the best as far teaching technique and making adjustments on the defensive line.

You know, looking back at Broughton at least on 247, he was a 2 star recruit with only one other offer from Middle Tennessee State. So I guess one would have to give kudos to Prunty for spotting potential.

I seem to recall Broughton was one of those guys who did not start playing football until later in HS. He played baseball and played in the Little League World Series when he was a kid.

Congrats to the players and coaching staff! But really, I could care less aboot these ratings. It was a hella fun year to be a Bearcat FB fan and that's what counts!

UC # 23 in final coaches poll

http://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings

Good bulletin board fodder for Fick to work towards next season(from espn 2019 predictions):


UCF and Boise State are probably the favorites among the teams from the Group of 5 conferences to make a New Year's Six bowl game.

But Army is coming off an 11-2 season, which included a near-upset of Oklahoma and a 70-14 win over Houston in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, which tied the FBS record for the most lopsided result in a bowl game.

With quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. and six other starters coming back on offense, the Cadets should have a good chance to win every game but one: a road trip to Michigan on Sept. 7.

Army would have to be selected as an at-large and wouldn't take the Group of Five automatic bid.

While Army's schedule probably isn't up to snuff, the CFP selection committee might give the Cadets a pass. It would be un-American not to do so.

Coach Fick needs to figure out how to dial it up and get both Whyle and Deguara at the same time next year.

2017: 4-8
2018: 11-2/Military Bow Win/#24 Final AP Poll



"We don't need bulletin board motivation. I AM the BULLETIN BOARD."

(01-08-2019 12:48 PM)Bearcat 1985 Wrote: [ -> ]I expect to win at OSU next year. Everything's lined up in our favor: new osu coach, new osu qb, osu trying to rebuild their worst defense this century plus CLF's personal motivation. I expect a win, and anything less than the closest of losses will be a huge disappointment. If we're truly P6, we need to have P6 expectations.

Pike to Binns capped off the greatest game in UC football history. Not even up for debate.

But if you are correct, the Pitt game will be firmly in 2nd place. Can't wait for the chance to shock the world.

(01-10-2019 01:07 PM)Ragpicker Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 12:48 PM)Bearcat 1985 Wrote: [ -> ]I expect to win at OSU next year. Everything's lined up in our favor: new osu coach, new osu qb, osu trying to rebuild their worst defense this century plus CLF's personal motivation. I expect a win, and anything less than the closest of losses will be a huge disappointment. If we're truly P6, we need to have P6 expectations.

Pike to Binns capped off the greatest game in UC football history. Not even up for debate.

But if you are correct, the Pitt game will be firmly in 2nd place. Can't wait for the chance to shock the world.

Love the optimism; want the win like everyone here does.

I just can't see it with their talent, their depth, their crowd...and their officials.

(01-10-2019 01:07 PM)Ragpicker Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 12:48 PM)Bearcat 1985 Wrote: [ -> ]I expect to win at OSU next year. Everything's lined up in our favor: new osu coach, new osu qb, osu trying to rebuild their worst defense this century plus CLF's personal motivation. I expect a win, and anything less than the closest of losses will be a huge disappointment. If we're truly P6, we need to have P6 expectations.

Pike to Binns capped off the greatest game in UC football history. Not even up for debate.

But if you are correct, the Pitt game will be firmly in 2nd place. Can't wait for the chance to shock the world.

Their best returning QB is transferring because the guy from UGA is transferring in. Sounds like they're all in on the Georgia guy now. Didn't start down there, and now he's going to be learning a new system. It's all aligning for us.

(01-11-2019 02:50 PM)Bearcat 1985 Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-10-2019 01:07 PM)Ragpicker Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-08-2019 12:48 PM)Bearcat 1985 Wrote: [ -> ]I expect to win at OSU next year. Everything's lined up in our favor: new osu coach, new osu qb, osu trying to rebuild their worst defense this century plus CLF's personal motivation. I expect a win, and anything less than the closest of losses will be a huge disappointment. If we're truly P6, we need to have P6 expectations.

Pike to Binns capped off the greatest game in UC football history. Not even up for debate.

But if you are correct, the Pitt game will be firmly in 2nd place. Can't wait for the chance to shock the world.

Their best returning QB is transferring because the guy from UGA is transferring in. Sounds like they're all in on the Georgia guy now. Didn't start down there, and now he's going to be learning a new system. It's all aligning for us.

Would be hilarious if he ends up not getting a waiver.