(08-04-2019 07:38 PM)cidbearit Wrote:  Anyone notice the "Y" on the back of the players' helmets? The coaches are challenging the guys to think about the why's of what they are doing as part of a personal goal-setting atmosphere they are instilling. Each player is being challenged to set individual goals for himself, and to consider the "why" behind the goals. They each had to set a goal for the summer workouts and were checked on achieving that goal as part of the first day of camp exercises. So, for example, Alex set a goal to get down to 295 by the opening day of camp (he beat it by 2 pounds), and had to have a "why" for that goal (be quicker, more explosive). They had to set personal goals for camp, and know their "whys". They are setting personal goals for the season. So if they are saying they want to win their MAC division or the MAC Championship as their season goal, they have to be able to express the "why" of their goal. The "Y" on their helmets reminds them to keep their "whys" in mind. Set personal goals, and have personally motivating reasons to achieve those goals. When you know the whys, it's easier to manage and work the hows.

Great info. Thanks. Am I the only one that thought it stood for Ypsi???

(08-05-2019 08:16 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(08-04-2019 07:38 PM)cidbearit Wrote:  Anyone notice the "Y" on the back of the players' helmets? The coaches are challenging the guys to think about the why's of what they are doing as part of a personal goal-setting atmosphere they are instilling. Each player is being challenged to set individual goals for himself, and to consider the "why" behind the goals. They each had to set a goal for the summer workouts and were checked on achieving that goal as part of the first day of camp exercises. So, for example, Alex set a goal to get down to 295 by the opening day of camp (he beat it by 2 pounds), and had to have a "why" for that goal (be quicker, more explosive). They had to set personal goals for camp, and know their "whys". They are setting personal goals for the season. So if they are saying they want to win their MAC division or the MAC Championship as their season goal, they have to be able to express the "why" of their goal. The "Y" on their helmets reminds them to keep their "whys" in mind. Set personal goals, and have personally motivating reasons to achieve those goals. When you know the whys, it's easier to manage and work the hows.

Great info. Thanks. Am I the only one that thought it stood for Ypsi???

No Nickel you are not, that was my initial assumption as well.

Tony Dungy spoke to the team via Skype last night.

https://twitter.com/Coach_Creighton/stat...6188679168

Part of the email from the ticket office...

On Saturday, August 17th, there will be an open scrimmage at The Factory for all season ticket holders, along with any friends and family that would like to attend with you. This scrimmage is free to attend and you will have an opportunity to hear from Coach Creighton following the scrimmage as he will address the fans in attendance. The scrimmage will start at 11:00 a.m. and will conclude around 1 p.m. We're excited to get the first glimpse of Eastern Football this year! We ask fans to not take any photos or video of the team on the field at this event. 

Looks like Grissom may have moved to RB or WR. He tweeted a picture of himself catching a pass, and he's not wearing the red QB practice jersey.

Frankly, I'm excited for it. He is a tremendous athlete. Will he look like Alex Gillett his final year? And he'll allow us to continue those double passes for TDs (after Holder graduates this year!)

(08-12-2019 08:00 AM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  Looks like Grissom may have moved to RB or WR. He tweeted a picture of himself catching a pass, and he's not wearing the red QB practice jersey.

Frankly, I'm excited for it. He is a tremendous athlete. Will he look like Alex Gillett his final year? And he'll allow us to continue those double passes for TDs (after Holder graduates this year!)

Frank - I'm glad to hear that - he's seems to be too good an athlete to stay on the bench

(08-12-2019 08:00 AM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  Looks like Grissom may have moved to RB or WR. He tweeted a picture of himself catching a pass, and he's not wearing the red QB practice jersey.

Frankly, I'm excited for it. He is a tremendous athlete. Will he look like Alex Gillett his final year? And he'll allow us to continue those double passes for TDs (after Holder graduates this year!)

Great move if true. Gets a good athlete on the field and helps to build depth at a position (either RB or WR) that has many seniors. EMU is solid and deep on offense but seems to lack a home run hitter. Might Grissom be that guy?

Just to keep some conversation going: Pro Football Focus rated all 130 starting FBS quarterbacks - Mike Glass at 56th in the nation. https://www.pff.com/news/college-pff-ran...s-for-2019

Notable MAC QBs:
19. Nathan Rourke - Ohio
52. Jon Wassink - WMU
55. Kato Nelson - Akron
56. Mike Glass
69. Mitchell Guadagni - Toledo

(08-13-2019 11:50 AM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  Just to keep some conversation going: Pro Football Focus rated all 130 starting FBS quarterbacks - Mike Glass at 56th in the nation. https://www.pff.com/news/college-pff-ran...s-for-2019

Notable MAC QBs:
19. Nathan Rourke - Ohio
52. Jon Wassink - WMU
55. Kato Nelson - Akron
56. Mike Glass
69. Mitchell Guadagni - Toledo

I think this is spot on, and I think Glass has a lot of potential to improve

(08-13-2019 12:22 PM)Huron Boy Wrote:  

(08-13-2019 11:50 AM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  Just to keep some conversation going: Pro Football Focus rated all 130 starting FBS quarterbacks - Mike Glass at 56th in the nation. https://www.pff.com/news/college-pff-ran...s-for-2019

Notable MAC QBs:
19. Nathan Rourke - Ohio
52. Jon Wassink - WMU
55. Kato Nelson - Akron
56. Mike Glass
69. Mitchell Guadagni - Toledo

I think this is spot on, and I think Glass has a lot of potential to improve

I was disappointed that the article made it sound as though he has only proven himself with his feet. His passing numbers were very solid.

(08-13-2019 12:33 PM)KPJ Wrote:  I was disappointed that the article made it sound as though he has only proven himself with his feet. His passing numbers were very solid.

Agreed, KPJ. Glass had a TD-INT ratio of 9-1. He's proven himself as an excellent decision-maker in the passing game.

My only knock on Glass is he put the ball on the turf a several times last season. Against Buffalo, he fumbled twice (and UB recovered once). If he can clean that up, I see very little downside to Glass.

2018
National Rank of Eastern Michigan Rush Yards Per Carry: 96
Hypothetical rank of Eastern Michigan YPC with Glass at QB: 50

National Rank of Eastern Michigan 3rd Down Percentage: 124
Hypothetical rank of Eastern Michigan 3rd Down Percentage with Glass at QB: 35

National rank of Eastern Michigan Red Zone Offense: 124
Hypothetical nat'l rank of Eastern Michigan Red Zone Offense with Glass at QB: 4

No comment necessary.

looks like we have a QB in a boot, glad too see its not Glass.

I didnt realize Machado was a lefty.

(08-13-2019 01:33 PM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  

(08-13-2019 12:33 PM)KPJ Wrote:  I was disappointed that the article made it sound as though he has only proven himself with his feet. His passing numbers were very solid.

Agreed, KPJ. Glass had a TD-INT ratio of 9-1. He's proven himself as an excellent decision-maker in the passing game.

My only knock on Glass is he put the ball on the turf a several times last season. Against Buffalo, he fumbled twice (and UB recovered once). If he can clean that up, I see very little downside to Glass.

100% agree. Mike Glass has a great arm, as good as Roback's, with better accuracy and decision making.


Kato Nelson ranked ahead of Mike Glass is laughable!
Jon Wassink ahead of him is also questionable.
The numbers don't lie:

Nelson: 52% completions, 15 TD, 8 Int's.....131 carries, 303 yds, 2.3 avg, 1 TD
Glass: 62% completions, 9 TD, 1 Int.........71 carries, 412 yds, 5.8 avg, 6 TD's
Wassink: 62% completion, 16 TD, 6 Int......46 carries, 162 yds, 3.5 avg, 6 TD's

(08-13-2019 08:52 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(08-13-2019 01:33 PM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  

(08-13-2019 12:33 PM)KPJ Wrote:  I was disappointed that the article made it sound as though he has only proven himself with his feet. His passing numbers were very solid.

Agreed, KPJ. Glass had a TD-INT ratio of 9-1. He's proven himself as an excellent decision-maker in the passing game.

My only knock on Glass is he put the ball on the turf a several times last season. Against Buffalo, he fumbled twice (and UB recovered once). If he can clean that up, I see very little downside to Glass.

100% agree. Mike Glass has a great arm, as good as Roback's, with better accuracy and decision making.


Kato Nelson ranked ahead of Mike Glass is laughable!
Jon Wassink ahead of him is also questionable.
The numbers don't lie:

Nelson: 52% completions, 15 TD, 8 Int's.....131 carries, 303 yds, 2.3 avg, 1 TD
Glass: 62% completions, 9 TD, 1 Int.........71 carries, 412 yds, 5.8 avg, 6 TD's
Wassink: 62% completion, 16 TD, 6 Int......46 carries, 162 yds, 3.5 avg, 6 TD's

This list has no credibility, but here are the OOC opponents.

122. Coastal Carolina: Fred Payton/Bryce Carpenter
107. Illinois: Isaiah Williams/Brandon Peters
46. Kentucky: Terry Wilson

Agree CC$ is at his best when his QB is a leader, non-parallel. Willing to do anything to win, even run down on the scout kickoff team!

(08-14-2019 11:32 AM)HuffyLegend Wrote:  Agree CC$ is at his best when his QB is a leader, non-parallel. Willing to do anything to win, even run down on the scout kickoff team!

You warned these fair people from the very beginning.

(08-14-2019 11:32 AM)HuffyLegend Wrote:  Agree CC$ is at his best when his QB is a leader, non-parallel. Willing to do anything to win, even run down on the scout kickoff team!

Maybe kicking PATs too?

On zero radars.

(08-12-2019 05:26 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(08-12-2019 08:00 AM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  Looks like Grissom may have moved to RB or WR. He tweeted a picture of himself catching a pass, and he's not wearing the red QB practice jersey.

Frankly, I'm excited for it. He is a tremendous athlete. Will he look like Alex Gillett his final year? And he'll allow us to continue those double passes for TDs (after Holder graduates this year!)

Great move if true. Gets a good athlete on the field and helps to build depth at a position (either RB or WR) that has many seniors. EMU is solid and deep on offense but seems to lack a home run hitter. Might Grissom be that guy?

Looks true. Was pictured with Coach Paige and the WR yesterday on twitter.