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We'll see if ND can make the half-time adjustments

(don't mean to hijack the thread/section; other boards discuss different conferences too)

(10-26-2019 08:38 PM)Bronco14 Wrote:  We'll see if ND can make the half-time adjustments

(don't mean to hijack the thread/section; other boards discuss different conferences too)

They made some adjustments. Not the right ones. I expected more from ND. Had they won they should’ve finished the season with 1 loss.

Solid azz-kicking.

We will beat testicle tech but can we stop Rourke?

(10-26-2019 08:34 PM)PezKingGL1 Wrote:  

(10-26-2019 08:24 PM)Bronco14 Wrote:  

(10-26-2019 08:23 PM)PezKingGL1 Wrote:  

(10-26-2019 05:57 PM)ColinApocalypse Wrote:  

(10-26-2019 05:51 PM)PezKingGL1 Wrote:  Because only Bronco fans know it's a farse.

Farce*

And what was farcical about this game?

Thanks teach. The farCe is the quality of the opponent.

You have to beat the teams you're supposed to beat.

We handled them like a Big 10 team would.

Cool. Wish we could have have handled EMU and been in the driver's seat right now.

But we've been reduced to this.

People need to ask themselves if they are a bigger fan of their own opinions or the actual team itself.

"You’re rowing in the present, which is the only thing you can actually control, and the only thing you can actually have an impact on. You either choose to take your oars and put them back in the boat and stop, or you put them back in the water and continue to go."

I just wish the people who miss Fleck the most would have absorbed his very real message and not the kitschy ESPN promotions.

(10-26-2019 10:20 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  We will beat testicle tech but can we stop Rourke?

I've been to every home game here in Athens and they are not as strong as they have been the last couple years.

If we can stay disciplined against the option, our defense has a chance. I don't think we'll have a problem scoring. Big potential for a high scoring midweek #MACtion type of affair.

My thoughts...we pounded on a team we were supposed to pound on. No need to get cute and they didn't. Nothing to criticize from my point of view. I thought this was actually one of Lester's better coached games in his tenure.

Im watching the replay of yesterdays game...

BGSU came out and tried to do their best EMU impression early... playing keep away from the WMU offense.. I think theres a chance we see this same tactic used against us over the next few games... slow methodical drives to keep our offense off the field.

I missed the 1st Q. I guess that's why I was left with a better impression than others. That said...

Remember this: BGSU is honestly on the level of an above-.500 FCS team we'd face. It's a game at home (we're better here) and they are no rival. It was our "adjustment" week, IMO. And that showed in the end. Was good for us getting our ducks in a row before we have a brutal 3 games at the end (Ball State, @Ohio, @NIU) to fight to be over .500.

I don't look too much at the score the team gets in the end, nor only looking at yardage they get, when it comes to our D concerns. It can be a lot lower or higher than what one'd expect.

BGSU averaged 4.8 yards/carry, and 69.2% pass completion, averaging 5.2 yards per pass against us. 36.4% 3rd down conversion success. And turned it over 2 times, while only getting 266 yards on us. How did they fare against others?

- @Kansas State: 3.1 y/c, 45.8% - 3.3 y/p [0.0% 3rd down; 1 TO] - 140 yards
- LA-Tech: 2.5 y/c, 47.4% - 4.5 y/p [28.6% 3rd down; 1 TO] - 290 yards
- @Kent State: 3.8 y/c, 69.7% - 6.2 y/p [25% 3rd down; 2 TO] - 360 yards
- @Notre Dame: 2.8 y/c, 55.6% - 4.1 y/p [42.1% 3rd down; 1 TO] - 228 yards
- Toledo: 5.9 y/c, 66.7% - 8.8 y/p [42.9% 3rd down; 1 TO] - 425 yards
- CMU: 4.8 y/c, 62.2% - 8.1 y/p [9.1% 3rd down; 3 TO] - 344 yards

Overall, given that our D can certainly suck in (away) games -- I give it a thumbs up as far as the direction it seems to be going in.

But again, it's just BGSU. A great "reloading" week to help shore things up, with 3 big games coming up to end it all, in our fight to possibly be a 7W team. But some Os & Ds can perform pretty decent when they face a lesser team, but perform Much more poorly than one'd expect when facing a mere adequate/decent team against them on that end.

I can't take this week to expect our D to be Decent. It just seems at home, we perform better than we'd skeptically expect. And when on the road, worse than we'd expect.

Good news is -- we have BSU at home.

My only area of concern w/ the BGSU game is still struggling on the deep balls. Gonna need that if BSU shuts down Bellamy.

I couldn't make the game. How did Wassink look? He hasn't looked right since Toledo. Is he finding his groove?

How about the o-line? I think I heard that Deathrage was starting.

(10-27-2019 09:35 PM)broncofan1 Wrote:  I couldn't make the game. How did Wassink look? He hasn't looked right since Toledo. Is he finding his groove?

How about the o-line? I think I heard that Deathrage was starting.

Wassink looked better, but not great. Not his usual self. He was playing a crap defense, so it's hard to tell. Still struggling with the deep ball.

Deathredge was starting at RG in place of Asbury, who I'm guessing was hurt. I hadn't heard anything about it. He did great, too.

(10-27-2019 09:35 PM)broncofan1 Wrote:  I couldn't make the game. How did Wassink look? He hasn't looked right since Toledo. Is he finding his groove?

How about the o-line? I think I heard that Deathrage was starting.

It's so hard to tell because our gameplan for several games has just been pound the rock. He didn't make any bad decisions, but we really didn't attempt many downfield passes, and I don't think he completed any long balls. He looked fine running it, though.

(10-27-2019 10:57 PM)RunningGame Wrote:  

(10-27-2019 09:35 PM)broncofan1 Wrote:  I couldn't make the game. How did Wassink look? He hasn't looked right since Toledo. Is he finding his groove?

How about the o-line? I think I heard that Deathrage was starting.

It's so hard to tell because our gameplan for several games has just been pound the rock. He didn't make any bad decisions, but we really didn't attempt many downfield passes, and I don't think he completed any long balls. He looked fine running it, though.

Yeah... we only took like three shots downfield deep and missed on all three. The first one he had Mixon get behind the defense but Mixon actually flattened out his route while the ball was in the air... so that was not really on Jon... We got Moore behind coverage almost in the same manner but Jon missed on that one... threw it on the wrong side of the shoulder Moore was looking for it... couldn't get himself turned around ...

The third one I remember was just a little long but was close. What was nice to see was Jon wasn't leaving them short like he was a few games ago... he was able to step into them but just missed. Whats also encouraging is we are continuing to get guys behind the defense... its there. Only a matter of time before we connect on some of these again...

GO BRONCOS!

Thanks, guys. I have no problem with the pound-the-rock game plan. If our o-line controls the line of scrimmage, few teams can beat us. When the o-line slips, Wassink really struggles. He throws off his back foot and struggles to maneuver in the pocket (just like most QB's). But, when he gets some protection and can step into his throws he is one of the most effective passers in the MAC.

Let's hope a 10 day break before Ball State allows us to maximize a game plan!

Is our pound the rock gameplan to protect a weakish defense? Or is it to minimize the exposure of our QB who has shown durability issues and isn't exactly leaving a legacy as Mr. Clutch? I'm not sure anymore.

(10-28-2019 02:58 PM)Liam9903 Wrote:  Is our pound the rock gameplan to protect a weakish defense? Or is it to minimize the exposure of our QB who has shown durability issues and isn't exactly leaving a legacy as Mr. Clutch? I'm not sure anymore.

Again - ask brovol.

He is resident expert.

(10-28-2019 02:58 PM)Liam9903 Wrote:  Is our pound the rock gameplan to protect a weakish defense? Or is it to minimize the exposure of our QB who has shown durability issues and isn't exactly leaving a legacy as Mr. Clutch? I'm not sure anymore.

I think it’s to get Bellamy his opportunities.... he’s shown in nearly every game he can break it loose...

Our OL is getting better at managing the running lanes... and Bellamy has that vision... only takes a couple big breakers to open up the middle of the field.

(10-28-2019 02:58 PM)Liam9903 Wrote:  Is our pound the rock gameplan to protect a weakish defense? Or is it to minimize the exposure of our QB who has shown durability issues and isn't exactly leaving a legacy as Mr. Clutch? I'm not sure anymore.

No reason not to pound the rock when Bellamy is ripping off over 10ypc and had multiple long TDs untouched through the line.

(10-28-2019 03:50 PM)flushtheherd Wrote:  I think it’s to get Bellamy his opportunities.... he’s shown in nearly every game he can break it loose...

Our OL is getting better at managing the running lanes... and Bellamy has that vision... only takes a couple big breakers to open up the middle of the field.

Yes, and if we can run the ball, opens up Play-Action Pass opportunities, so Wassink has time to throw and easier on OL.

Unless brovol says not.