(07-20-2019 06:01 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 05:47 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  I'm a win now and win later guy. Here's what I mean. I want to win every game. But if we're down 28-0 in the fourth quarter (or even late third), then it's time to give playing time to the people we are going to win later with. Win every game we can win. But don't wear people out in hopeless causes.

Makes sense to me. No need to keep playing starters and stars in a lost cause, and the subs can use the PT to get better.

But what I think I am hearing is more along the lines of play the subs now, as starters, so they can get ready for 2020.

No. 69/70/75 just paraphrased my last post. I said the exact same thing. I don't see how anyone could take anything different from it.

And Bloomgren must like Greene's abilities a lot if he decided to redshirt him. There's obviously something there worth preserving for the long term. There's already proof that the coaches like him. He has talent.

(07-20-2019 11:03 PM)Ourland Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 06:01 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 05:47 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  I'm a win now and win later guy. Here's what I mean. I want to win every game. But if we're down 28-0 in the fourth quarter (or even late third), then it's time to give playing time to the people we are going to win later with. Win every game we can win. But don't wear people out in hopeless causes.

Makes sense to me. No need to keep playing starters and stars in a lost cause, and the subs can use the PT to get better.

But what I think I am hearing is more along the lines of play the subs now, as starters, so they can get ready for 2020.

No. 69/70/75 just paraphrased my last post. I said the exact same thing. I don't see how anyone could take anything different from it.

And Bloomgren must like Greene's abilities a lot if he decided to redshirt him. There's obviously something there worth preserving for the long term. There's already proof that the coaches like him. He has talent.

What I heard was that he should play Greene even if Harvard is better now, to prepare Greene for future years.

I would presume what is good for QB is good for other positions too.

But it appears I misheard what you said, and we are all on the same page.

BTW it's Green, not Greene. Greene (Jack) was a starting OL last year but no longer is on the roster this season.

(07-21-2019 10:24 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 11:03 PM)Ourland Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 06:01 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 05:47 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  I'm a win now and win later guy. Here's what I mean. I want to win every game. But if we're down 28-0 in the fourth quarter (or even late third), then it's time to give playing time to the people we are going to win later with. Win every game we can win. But don't wear people out in hopeless causes.

Makes sense to me. No need to keep playing starters and stars in a lost cause, and the subs can use the PT to get better.

But what I think I am hearing is more along the lines of play the subs now, as starters, so they can get ready for 2020.

No. 69/70/75 just paraphrased my last post. I said the exact same thing. I don't see how anyone could take anything different from it.

And Bloomgren must like Greene's abilities a lot if he decided to redshirt him. There's obviously something there worth preserving for the long term. There's already proof that the coaches like him. He has talent.

What I heard was that he should play Greene even if Harvard is better now, to prepare Greene for future years.

I would presume what is good for QB is good for other positions too.

But it appears I misheard what you said, and we are all on the same page.

He should give Green meaningful playing time, not start him ahead of a better player. We're on the same page.

(07-21-2019 01:16 PM)Ourland Wrote:  

(07-21-2019 10:24 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 11:03 PM)Ourland Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 06:01 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 05:47 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  I'm a win now and win later guy. Here's what I mean. I want to win every game. But if we're down 28-0 in the fourth quarter (or even late third), then it's time to give playing time to the people we are going to win later with. Win every game we can win. But don't wear people out in hopeless causes.

Makes sense to me. No need to keep playing starters and stars in a lost cause, and the subs can use the PT to get better.

But what I think I am hearing is more along the lines of play the subs now, as starters, so they can get ready for 2020.

No. 69/70/75 just paraphrased my last post. I said the exact same thing. I don't see how anyone could take anything different from it.

And Bloomgren must like Greene's abilities a lot if he decided to redshirt him. There's obviously something there worth preserving for the long term. There's already proof that the coaches like him. He has talent.

What I heard was that he should play Greene even if Harvard is better now, to prepare Greene for future years.

I would presume what is good for QB is good for other positions too.

But it appears I misheard what you said, and we are all on the same page.

He should give Green meaningful playing time, not start him ahead of a better player. We're on the same page.

Yep. If the knowledgeable people ore right, there should be plenty of garbage time available. And too, if we have that much garbage time, maybe try a new starter.

It will be interesting to see who is the starter for the first game. And the fourth. and the eighth.

One thing that I don't think is being considered here. The quality of opposition in our first four games is way, way higher than in our last eight. If we make it through the first four 0-4 but reasonably healthy, we could possibly win out. I'm thinking now that we may very well start 0-4 but split the last 8 to go 4-8.

(07-21-2019 03:01 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-21-2019 01:16 PM)Ourland Wrote:  

(07-21-2019 10:24 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 11:03 PM)Ourland Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 06:01 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  Makes sense to me. No need to keep playing starters and stars in a lost cause, and the subs can use the PT to get better.

But what I think I am hearing is more along the lines of play the subs now, as starters, so they can get ready for 2020.

No. 69/70/75 just paraphrased my last post. I said the exact same thing. I don't see how anyone could take anything different from it.

And Bloomgren must like Greene's abilities a lot if he decided to redshirt him. There's obviously something there worth preserving for the long term. There's already proof that the coaches like him. He has talent.

What I heard was that he should play Greene even if Harvard is better now, to prepare Greene for future years.

I would presume what is good for QB is good for other positions too.

But it appears I misheard what you said, and we are all on the same page.

He should give Green meaningful playing time, not start him ahead of a better player. We're on the same page.

Yep. If the knowledgeable people ore right, there should be plenty of garbage time available. And too, if we have that much garbage time, maybe try a new starter.

It will be interesting to see who is the starter for the first game. And the fourth. and the eighth.

Green did not go to media day, your “GUY” always goes to media day. Harvard can’t run and can pass when he has time. Not a lot of time back there. He should be here for depth.. Green May start but Marshman will get packages he can throw on the run and run. If Marshman plays like he did at FIU, without injury...that’s the “GUY”

(07-21-2019 05:57 PM)Hank16 Wrote:  

(07-21-2019 03:01 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-21-2019 01:16 PM)Ourland Wrote:  

(07-21-2019 10:24 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(07-20-2019 11:03 PM)Ourland Wrote:  No. 69/70/75 just paraphrased my last post. I said the exact same thing. I don't see how anyone could take anything different from it.

And Bloomgren must like Greene's abilities a lot if he decided to redshirt him. There's obviously something there worth preserving for the long term. There's already proof that the coaches like him. He has talent.

What I heard was that he should play Greene even if Harvard is better now, to prepare Greene for future years.

I would presume what is good for QB is good for other positions too.

But it appears I misheard what you said, and we are all on the same page.

He should give Green meaningful playing time, not start him ahead of a better player. We're on the same page.

Yep. If the knowledgeable people ore right, there should be plenty of garbage time available. And too, if we have that much garbage time, maybe try a new starter.

It will be interesting to see who is the starter for the first game. And the fourth. and the eighth.

Green did not go to media day, your “GUY” always goes to media day. Harvard can’t run and can pass when he has time. Not a lot of time back there. He should be here for depth.. Green May start but Marshman will get packages he can throw on the run and run. If Marshman plays like he did at FIU, without injury...that’s the “GUY”

We may not win any, but the QB situation will keep the year interesting.

(07-21-2019 05:57 PM)Hank16 Wrote:  Green did not go to media day, your “GUY” always goes to media day.

Who was our GUY who was brought to the media day?

(Apology in advance: I've been busy with other things; not paying much attention here.)

(07-23-2019 10:55 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  

(07-21-2019 05:57 PM)Hank16 Wrote:  Green did not go to media day, your “GUY” always goes to media day.

Who was our GUY who was brought to the media day?

(Apology in advance: I've been busy with other things; not paying much attention here.)

Myles Adams and Austin Trammell.

Five weeks

Are ya ready for some football?

(07-26-2019 09:43 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  Five weeks

Are ya ready for some football?

I'm ready for some football. Just not sure I'm ready for some Rice football...

(07-26-2019 09:51 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(07-26-2019 09:43 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  Five weeks

Are ya ready for some football?

I'm ready for some football. Just not sure I'm ready for some Rice football...

Haaa!! LOL!

(07-26-2019 09:51 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(07-26-2019 09:43 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  Five weeks

Are ya ready for some football?

I'm ready for some football. Just not sure I'm ready for some Rice football...

No problem the airwaves will be filled with non-Rice football.

But, yes, I was referring to Rice football news, and later, games.

Anybody know when Rice’s local media day is? Next Wednesday?

ruh roh -- Chronicle tweet

WR Aaron Cephus has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team policies.

(07-26-2019 04:35 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  ruh roh -- Chronicle tweet

WR Aaron Cephus has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team policies.

His name isn't on the roster.

(07-26-2019 04:47 PM)Frizzy Owl Wrote:  

(07-26-2019 04:35 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  ruh roh -- Chronicle tweet

WR Aaron Cephus has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team policies.

His name isn't on the roster.

crap.

well that's not good.

(07-26-2019 09:51 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(07-26-2019 09:43 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  Five weeks

Are ya ready for some football?

I'm ready for some football. Just not sure I'm ready for some Rice football...

I'll be getting together again with some Army friends to watch the carnage together. Last time it was over before a few got to the sports bar. Hope we can last a bit longer this time.