Finn was clobbered on the play, screaming out in pain on the field with an apparent injury to his throwing shoulder. He was taken for X-rays, though Candle had no update on his status.

“He was hurting,” Candle said.

Hope it’s nothing too serious. He truly has been the one reason to watch the Rockets this season, and for the most part, had improved each week (until today, when he had a rough game from about the middle of the 2nd quarter on).

Well, maybe Gleason becomes the secret weapon & EMU won’t know how to prepare for him, he throws for 300 yards, and we’ll sneak a win out of Ypsi.

Yeah, no. I guess I don’t do the “ optimistic” stuff well. Too much of a realist. If Finn is done, so are the rockets, unfortunately.

(10-22-2022 07:37 PM)bcunn3128 Wrote:  Hope it’s nothing too serious. He truly has been the one reason to watch the Rockets this season, and for the most part, had improved each week (until today, when he had a rough game from about the middle of the 2nd quarter on).

Well, maybe Gleason becomes the secret weapon & EMU won’t know how to prepare for him, he throws for 300 yards, and we’ll sneak a win out of Ypsi.

Yeah, no. I guess I don’t do the “ optimistic” stuff well. Too much of a realist. If Finn is done, so are the rockets, unfortunately.

Yeah, it seems like every team in the country has a back up that rallies and steps up, usually its NIU with their 15th string 8th grade QB who steps in to kill us. I can't really remember a time when we had this happen? We did have a WR almost win us a ball game at NIU a few yrs back. Maybe Peters could be considered in that category.

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Getting tired of seeing Rocket QBs having to run for their lives
and sustaining injuries because the OL can't keep MAC level defense off of them. How about being able to run the FB in critical situations? Since the MAC Championship in 2017, Rockets are 0-4 in Bowls and have lost 14 MAC games.Not
very impressive.

The WR who came in as the 4th string QB was Dwight Macon. Dwight was recruited as a QB but switched to WR when he got buried on the depth chart. Dwight threw a TD pass on his very first play v NIU.

(10-23-2022 08:06 AM)Rocket75 Wrote:  The WR who came in as the 4th string QB was Dwight Macon. Dwight was recruited as a QB but switched to WR when he got buried on the depth chart. Dwight threw a TD pass on his very first play v NIU.

Excellent QB on state champ Steubenville, if I recall my history correctly.

(10-23-2022 08:06 AM)Rocket75 Wrote:  The WR who came in as the 4th string QB was Dwight Macon. Dwight was recruited as a QB but switched to WR when he got buried on the depth chart. Dwight threw a TD pass on his very first play v NIU.

If I remember correctly, he did not play QB again after that game.

(10-23-2022 07:26 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Getting tired of seeing Rocket QBs having to run for their lives
and sustaining injuries because the OL can't keep MAC level defense off of them. How about being able to run the FB in critical situations? Since the MAC Championship in 2017, Rockets are 0-4 in Bowls and have lost 14 MAC games.Not very impressive.

The lack of end and downfield blocking puzzles me. If there were players in the area, I'd presume missed blocks. Instead I'm seeing three defenders, no one on offense.

The first 4th down attempt, Boone was put in. Finn attempted to run about right end, there were no other blockers. If Boone wasn't in there to either run the ball or to block, then why? Thinking the other team is going to be distracted by him? I don't think that works against good teams. They have the athletes to cover. They don't have to over-play.

(10-23-2022 08:39 AM)eastisbest Wrote:  

(10-23-2022 07:26 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Getting tired of seeing Rocket QBs having to run for their lives
and sustaining injuries because the OL can't keep MAC level defense off of them. How about being able to run the FB in critical situations? Since the MAC Championship in 2017, Rockets are 0-4 in Bowls and have lost 14 MAC games.Not very impressive.

The lack of end and downfield blocking puzzles me. If there were players in the area, I'd presume missed blocks. Instead I'm seeing three defenders, no one on offense.

The first 4th down attempt, Boone was put in. Finn attempted to run about right end, there were no other blockers. If Boone wasn't in there to either run the ball or to block, then why? Thinking the other team is going to be distracted, I don't think that works against good teams. They have the athletes to cover. They don't have to over-play.

Candle & Browns’ HC Stefanski are starting to look like twins. They both over-think things, want to “outsmart” their opponents, and are both now sitting with underperforming teams.

(10-23-2022 07:26 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Getting tired of seeing Rocket QBs having to run for their lives
and sustaining injuries because the OL can't keep MAC level defense off of them. How about being able to run the FB in critical situations? Since the MAC Championship in 2017, Rockets are 0-4 in Bowls and have lost 14 MAC games.Not
very impressive.

I agree Boca, its been poor results ever since Candle took over. So many lost games due to slow starts, penalties, turn overs, or letting off the gas with a lead, just pick one. I no longer go to games in Toledo or Bowl games. I used to travel to one Toledo game and all bowl games. I am ending my annual donation, which is not small, until Candle is replaced. I now live in Boone, NC part time, have season tickets in the northeast endzone club, make a donation, and really enjoy the game day experience there. Toledo used to be what App State was like but its far behind now!

(10-23-2022 10:45 AM)stpeterocketfan Wrote:  

(10-23-2022 07:26 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Getting tired of seeing Rocket QBs having to run for their lives
and sustaining injuries because the OL can't keep MAC level defense off of them. How about being able to run the FB in critical situations? Since the MAC Championship in 2017, Rockets are 0-4 in Bowls and have lost 14 MAC games.Not
very impressive.

I agree Boca, its been poor results ever since Candle took over. So many lost games due to slow starts, penalties, turn overs, or letting off the gas with a lead, just pick one. I no longer go to games in Toledo or Bowl games. I used to travel to one Toledo game and all bowl games. I am ending my annual donation, which is not small, until Candle is replaced. I now live in Boone, NC part time, have season tickets in the northeast endzone club, make a donation, and really enjoy the game day experience there. Toledo used to be what App State was like but its far behind now!

It's not even losing to a better team. Win the games you're suppose to and don't beat yourself. Rockets don't look like a team that can put 4 quarters of solid FB together.

(10-23-2022 11:19 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(10-23-2022 10:45 AM)stpeterocketfan Wrote:  

(10-23-2022 07:26 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Getting tired of seeing Rocket QBs having to run for their lives
and sustaining injuries because the OL can't keep MAC level defense off of them. How about being able to run the FB in critical situations? Since the MAC Championship in 2017, Rockets are 0-4 in Bowls and have lost 14 MAC games.Not
very impressive.

I agree Boca, its been poor results ever since Candle took over. So many lost games due to slow starts, penalties, turn overs, or letting off the gas with a lead, just pick one. I no longer go to games in Toledo or Bowl games. I used to travel to one Toledo game and all bowl games. I am ending my annual donation, which is not small, until Candle is replaced. I now live in Boone, NC part time, have season tickets in the northeast endzone club, make a donation, and really enjoy the game day experience there. Toledo used to be what App State was like but its far behind now!

It's not even losing to a better team. Win the games you're suppose to and don't beat yourself. Rockets don't look like a team that can put 4 quarters of solid FB together.

Was anyone feeling like we had the game won heading into the 4th with a 17 point lead. My feeling was, if they cut it to 10 and we don't come back immediately with a score to move it back to 17, we were going to lose. Always easy to make that comment after the game is over, but that is exactly how I was looking at it when Buffalo cut it to 27-17 with around 14:00 left (maybe it was 13:30, don't recall) .

When it got cut to 3, I rationalized that a score to get up by 10 would give us a chance to run out the clock. That didn't work either.

Wasn't even pi$$3d after the game. You could see it coming. The only thing I was upset with is the fact we were back looking like the old UT Rockets under Candle that just folds every time we play a team with similar athleticism. Forget it if we play anyone with more talent/athleticism. Those games are over by halftime.

(10-22-2022 07:26 PM)DetroitRocket Wrote:  Finn was clobbered on the play, screaming out in pain on the field with an apparent injury to his throwing shoulder. He was taken for X-rays, though Candle had no update on his status.

“He was hurting,” Candle said.

I don't understand why there is no update or confirmation regarding Finn? The game ended with both teams gathered around him laying on the field. Yet we still don't know what is wrong or if he is playing anymore this season. Has anyone got info?

(10-28-2022 03:17 PM)UTfanBGalum Wrote:  

(10-22-2022 07:26 PM)DetroitRocket Wrote:  Finn was clobbered on the play, screaming out in pain on the field with an apparent injury to his throwing shoulder. He was taken for X-rays, though Candle had no update on his status.

“He was hurting,” Candle said.

I don't understand why there is no update or confirmation regarding Finn? The game ended with both teams gathered around him laying on the field. Yet we still don't know what is wrong or if he is playing anymore this season. Has anyone got info?

Finn is listed as the starter in the EMU game notes, but they come out on Monday. Candle probably wants to keep EMU guessing.

Theres no rules on who we have to say is healthy or not. Idk why any coach tells any media outlet, unless its an obvious done for the season stretcher situation. Im doubtful. But would be pleasantly surprised. If he "can" go, maybe start Gleason and see if we can get something going and possibly save a hobbled not 100% DQ.

Any QB would be worry if the offensive line is not up to par in protecting that player. It been insinuated that a power 5 conference would try to poach him. If I am Finn, depending what school would be after my services, I would want to evaluate their offensive line, who would be leaving or what commitments to that team. So It's so important for Candle to recruit that MAC type stud offensive linemen to play for the Rockets.

(10-28-2022 05:06 PM)Springboromark Wrote:  Any QB would be worry if the offensive line is not up to par in protecting that player. It been insinuated that a power 5 conference would try to poach him. If I am Finn, depending what school would be after my services, I would want to evaluate their offensive line, who would be leaving or what commitments to that team. So It's so important for Candle to recruit that MAC type stud offensive linemen to play for the Rockets.

Any good offensive linemen down in SW Ohio, Mark ??

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