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It is not that easy replacing TH with a "balanced attack". They'll stack the box to stop the run. That puts all the pressure on our QB.

At least we have a beast for a RB!!!

(03-24-2015 07:08 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  It is not that easy replacing TH with a "balanced attack". They'll stack the box to stop the run. That puts all the pressure on our QB.

I think you way underestimate Bentley. If they stack the box, he will have a field day. This kid is good. He has the talent, he had a year learning, and he has the same coaching that TH had. He will be fine.

(03-24-2015 09:11 PM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(03-24-2015 07:08 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  It is not that easy replacing TH with a "balanced attack". They'll stack the box to stop the run. That puts all the pressure on our QB.

I think you way underestimate Bentley. If they stack the box, he will have a field day. This kid is good. He has the talent, he had a year learning, and he has the same coaching that TH had. He will be fine.

I believe he will be fine as well, but that is a lot to ask of someone who hasn't played a down at this level. I hope you are right and I am underestimating him. I guess I am just trying to temper expectations a bit. It usually takes a year or two for a QB.

(03-24-2015 09:13 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(03-24-2015 09:11 PM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(03-24-2015 07:08 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  It is not that easy replacing TH with a "balanced attack". They'll stack the box to stop the run. That puts all the pressure on our QB.

I think you way underestimate Bentley. If they stack the box, he will have a field day. This kid is good. He has the talent, he had a year learning, and he has the same coaching that TH had. He will be fine.

I believe he will be fine as well, but that is a lot to ask of someone who hasn't played a down at this level. I hope you are right and I am underestimating him. I guess I am just trying to temper expectations a bit. It usually takes a year or two for a QB.

Yeah, and I fully understand your point. I guess I have always been a "glass is half full" kind of guy.

(03-24-2015 03:12 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  A good defensive line is much more important (and valuable) then a good secondary. I think we saw a lot of improvement on defense over the last few games and will be far more talented on defense (but younger) in the upcoming season.

I would be very shocked if the defense isn't improved overall from last year.

They are putting the D back in defense. I saw a linebacker thrash another player during the last practice I watched and Wilder made him run in place for a few minutes as some form of punishment! That hit was an NFL hit!!! I hope they use that energy on NC State during their Welcome to Norfolk Virginia Party!

CUSA looking to add a 7th bowl. 6 wins would probably do the trick for the Monarchs to make a bowl this season.

http://hamptonroads.com/2015/03/conferen...venth-bowl

(03-25-2015 05:56 AM)ODUAlumni2015 Wrote:  

(03-24-2015 03:12 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  A good defensive line is much more important (and valuable) then a good secondary. I think we saw a lot of improvement on defense over the last few games and will be far more talented on defense (but younger) in the upcoming season.

I would be very shocked if the defense isn't improved overall from last year.

They are putting the D back in defense. I saw a linebacker thrash another player during the last practice I watched and Wilder made him run in place for a few minutes as some form of punishment! That hit was an NFL hit!!! I hope they use that energy on NC State during their Welcome to Norfolk Virginia Party!

"Happy Birthday to... KABOOM"

Update on David Washington: According to HM, Washington suffered a slightly sprained shoulder and is OK. Though he could have practiced, he was held out of Tuesday's practice as a precaution, and he is expected to be back at it tomorrow.

(04-01-2015 10:56 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  Update on David Washington: According to HM, Washington suffered a slightly sprained shoulder and is OK. Though he could have practiced, he was held out of Tuesday's practice as a precaution, and he is expected to be back at it tomorrow.

Phew!! Glad he is alright. We don't want to lose any of our experienced WR's to injuries.

Now that basketball has officially finished its season I am ready to change my focus over to the gridiron - Monarch style!

(04-01-2015 04:00 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  Now that basketball has officially finished its season I am ready to change my focus over to the gridiron - Monarch style!

We've been waiting for you! Jump on in -- the water's fine!

Can't wait. We dominated the A10 in basketball, let's do the same in football....

...oh wait....

(03-24-2015 09:13 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(03-24-2015 09:11 PM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(03-24-2015 07:08 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  It is not that easy replacing TH with a "balanced attack". They'll stack the box to stop the run. That puts all the pressure on our QB.

I think you way underestimate Bentley. If they stack the box, he will have a field day. This kid is good. He has the talent, he had a year learning, and he has the same coaching that TH had. He will be fine.

I believe he will be fine as well, but that is a lot to ask of someone who hasn't played a down at this level. I hope you are right and I am underestimating him. I guess I am just trying to temper expectations a bit. It usually takes a year or two for a QB.

Hey, ER -- Did Bentley's performance on Saturday help jack up your expectations a little bit? I was at the scrimmage, and he just looked totally in control. As you know, my expectations were pretty high, and he exceeded them rather effortlessly. I do try to stay even keeled, but I am truly excited about our Mr. Bentley.

In case you have not seen it, here is the updated football schedule of televised games with date changes just released by C-USA. As you can see, the Monarchs are not one of the teams making a national television appearance. I am a little disappointed. I thought the Halloween game with WKU would be a great one to move to Friday night. One really interesting move is the Purdue - Marshall game being moved to Sunday.

2015 C-USA FOOTBALL GAMES WITH DATE CHANGES

Sunday, Sept. 6 Purdue at Marshall

Thursday, Sept. 10 Louisiana Tech at WKU

Friday, Sept. 11 Miami (Fla.) at Florida Atlantic

Friday, Oct. 2 Temple at Charlotte

Friday, Oct. 9 Southern Miss at Marshall

Thursday, Oct. 15 WKU at North Texas

Friday, Oct. 30 Louisiana Tech at Rice

Friday, Nov. 6 Rice at UTEP

Friday, Nov. 27 Marshall at WKU

(04-01-2015 04:41 PM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(03-24-2015 09:13 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(03-24-2015 09:11 PM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(03-24-2015 07:08 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  It is not that easy replacing TH with a "balanced attack". They'll stack the box to stop the run. That puts all the pressure on our QB.

I think you way underestimate Bentley. If they stack the box, he will have a field day. This kid is good. He has the talent, he had a year learning, and he has the same coaching that TH had. He will be fine.

I believe he will be fine as well, but that is a lot to ask of someone who hasn't played a down at this level. I hope you are right and I am underestimating him. I guess I am just trying to temper expectations a bit. It usually takes a year or two for a QB.

Hey, ER -- Did Bentley's performance on Saturday help jack up your expectations a little bit? I was at the scrimmage, and he just looked totally in control. As you know, my expectations were pretty high, and he exceeded them rather effortlessly. I do try to stay even keeled, but I am truly excited about our Mr. Bentley.

I wasn't there but encouraging reports for sure!

Disappointed that ODU didn't get another Friday night game. The crowd that night, at least until the score got out of hand, was electric.

(04-01-2015 04:59 PM)SCole025 Wrote:  Disappointed that ODU didn't get another Friday night game. The crowd that night, at least until the score got out of hand, was electric.

Has that been decided yet? They may very well move one of these, no?

(04-01-2015 05:00 PM)ODUBB35 Wrote:  

(04-01-2015 04:59 PM)SCole025 Wrote:  Disappointed that ODU didn't get another Friday night game. The crowd that night, at least until the score got out of hand, was electric.

Has that been decided yet? They may very well move one of these, no?

See post No. 55. My understanding is that there is very little chance that there will be any more changes to the schedule.

Doesn't surprise me. ODU will likely be picked towards the bottom of the conference. Last year we had a record breaker at QB while this year there are more unknowns.

I think we will surprise but expectations should be low.