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I'd think you have to start him again vs USM.

(11-03-2018 09:38 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Quick analysis on Johnson. He throws the ball before the WR makes a cut. Erdely rarely did that. When he did, he was good if he read the defense correctly. Erdely is a safe, cautious passer. Johnson throws with anticipation, similar to the 2014 QBs.(Also Tua) Taking those risks, brings high rewards, but also int's. Int's can also depend on how good the defense is. So far he seems smart enough to throw for more rewards, than INTs. Although a couple of his passes could have been INTs when I was there.

There were at least two: Parham played good D on one, and on the other a second UTSA guy just hammered his teammate as he was catching it.

On the flip side of that, Ubosi dropped a sure touchdown.

Ubosi is having a big year and had another good game today but as someone else pointed out last week, he's good (or bad) for one right-in-the-hands drop per game. Frustrating.

Grayson Cash is gonna be great player. He's already pretty darn good.

I don’t think UTSA is any good...but that was the most impressive performance I have ever seen from a UAB football team. We absolutely dominated every phase of the game. The only negative was the continued penalties. And we got to see what kind of team we could be with a passing game—which only made our rushing attack that much better.

That was fun. And as my wife said at the game halfway through the first half, I could get used to this.

Go Blazers!

I expect Erdley to start -- USM is not another UTSA. Both QBs may get a lot of PT in that kind of game. I just hope the 52-3 game does not get into their heads.

I don't know if Tyler gets the start next week or not. I do know he just made preparing for us a whole lot more complicated,

Clark said after the game they tailored the game plan around Tyler's strengths which tells me that AJ still has more of the playbook available. But dang TJ can flat throw a deep ball.

(11-03-2018 10:36 PM)58-56 Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 09:38 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Quick analysis on Johnson. He throws the ball before the WR makes a cut. Erdely rarely did that. When he did, he was good if he read the defense correctly. Erdely is a safe, cautious passer. Johnson throws with anticipation, similar to the 2014 QBs.(Also Tua) Taking those risks, brings high rewards, but also int's. Int's can also depend on how good the defense is. So far he seems smart enough to throw for more rewards, than INTs. Although a couple of his passes could have been INTs when I was there.

There were at least two: Parham played good D on one, and on the other a second UTSA guy just hammered his teammate as he was catching it.

On the flip side of that, Ubosi dropped a sure touchdown.

I saw those plays. The next question would be if those become turnovers, does he fall apart as a QB? Or become Brett Favre.

(11-03-2018 11:07 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 10:36 PM)58-56 Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 09:38 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Quick analysis on Johnson. He throws the ball before the WR makes a cut. Erdely rarely did that. When he did, he was good if he read the defense correctly. Erdely is a safe, cautious passer. Johnson throws with anticipation, similar to the 2014 QBs.(Also Tua) Taking those risks, brings high rewards, but also int's. Int's can also depend on how good the defense is. So far he seems smart enough to throw for more rewards, than INTs. Although a couple of his passes could have been INTs when I was there.

There were at least two: Parham played good D on one, and on the other a second UTSA guy just hammered his teammate as he was catching it.

On the flip side of that, Ubosi dropped a sure touchdown.

I saw those plays. The next question would be if those become turnovers, does he fall apart as a QB? Or become Brett Favre.

This is where the learning process begins. He'll go back and see that on video. The guy hasn't really taken any meaningful snaps in 3 years. What we saw tonight was just the beginning.

Only negative tonight was the attendance. It was the most comprehensive dismantling of a conference foe I’ve seen at legion field in a long time but only 17k and change were there to see it.

(11-03-2018 11:14 PM)BlazerMatt Wrote:  Only negative tonight was the attendance. It was the most comprehensive dismantling of a conference foe I’ve seen at legion field in a long time but only 17k and change were there to see it.

I didn't get to listen to much of the postgame on the radio, but evidently coach made a comment about it :/ We should get a better crowd for USM next week though.

(11-03-2018 08:53 PM)BlazerMatt Wrote:  Garrett Marino hasn’t played tonight. Wonder what the issue is?

Pretty sure Marino played, hurt his ankle, went in the tent and was in the next series.
He didn't play much in second half

(11-03-2018 11:25 PM)82blazer Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 08:53 PM)BlazerMatt Wrote:  Garrett Marino hasn’t played tonight. Wonder what the issue is?

Pretty sure Marino played, hurt his ankle, went in the tent and was in the next series.
He didn't play much in second half

He had the hit that caused the fumble inside the 5 yd line in 4th quarter...

16,605. Not good. Would have been better with a 2:30 kick.

(11-03-2018 11:14 PM)BlazerMatt Wrote:  Only negative tonight was the attendance. It was the most comprehensive dismantling of a conference foe I’ve seen at legion field in a long time but only 17k and change were there to see it.

They missed one of the most dominant performances by any UAB team ever!!!!

(11-03-2018 11:27 PM)blazinrunner Wrote:  16,605. Not good. Would have been better with a 2:30 kick.

It was 17,605 but still not good.

I know folks hate hearing this. We need the casual fan. We were never going to get them tonight. I would of been in favor of an earlier kick time or even a Thursday game. Attendance would of been better. On the bright side I believe our core base has grown considerably. 17K just for us was solid.

(11-03-2018 11:13 PM)biglizard Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 11:07 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 10:36 PM)58-56 Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 09:38 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Quick analysis on Johnson. He throws the ball before the WR makes a cut. Erdely rarely did that. When he did, he was good if he read the defense correctly. Erdely is a safe, cautious passer. Johnson throws with anticipation, similar to the 2014 QBs.(Also Tua) Taking those risks, brings high rewards, but also int's. Int's can also depend on how good the defense is. So far he seems smart enough to throw for more rewards, than INTs. Although a couple of his passes could have been INTs when I was there.

There were at least two: Parham played good D on one, and on the other a second UTSA guy just hammered his teammate as he was catching it.

On the flip side of that, Ubosi dropped a sure touchdown.

I saw those plays. The next question would be if those become turnovers, does he fall apart as a QB? Or become Brett Favre.

This is where the learning process begins. He'll go back and see that on video. The guy hasn't really taken any meaningful snaps in 3 years. What we saw tonight was just the beginning.

There are at least two NFL starters younger than our freshman QB (Darnold and Rosen). That hopefully means more maturity than the typical freshman.

He throws a beautiful spiral, quick release, usually good accuracy. We already knew he was a tough runner.

Wonder if Lady Gaga will play him in the movie?

(11-03-2018 11:25 PM)82blazer Wrote:  

(11-03-2018 08:53 PM)BlazerMatt Wrote:  Garrett Marino hasn’t played tonight. Wonder what the issue is?

Pretty sure Marino played, hurt his ankle, went in the tent and was in the next series.
He didn't play much in second half

He did hurt his ankle was warm ups the second half.

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(11-03-2018 11:57 PM)stc Wrote:  I know folks hate hearing this. We need the casual fan. We were never going to get them tonight. I would of been in favor of an earlier kick time or even a Thursday game. Attendance would of been better. On the bright side I believe our core base has grown considerably. 17K just for us was solid.

Yep, different game time and there would've been 22-25k. It is what it is. USM *should* be well attended.

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(11-03-2018 08:53 PM)BlazerMatt Wrote:  Garrett Marino hasn’t played tonight. Wonder what the issue is?

He played first half (I saw someone wearing #2 playing DL that I assume was Marino) but injured his foot then sat out 2nd half.