2020 CU football season POSTPONED until Nov 6th?

[Leon Sandcastle]

Matt wasn't an exceptional athlete either. In his own words, he was a "Dinosaur". But the MF'er could play football. I see Brady in this vein (but less glamorous). Good football player that excels with grit and toughness. That's not a knock.

I am guessing Miller flexes/motions between WR and TE to create mismatches (if he successfully makes it on the field)

 

[ahoelsken]

To be honest, he'd be the best athlete in most TE rooms. Not places like Florida, obviously, but he's got plus speed and athleticism for the position.

Stop. He's not Travis Kelce. If we get plus production at that spot in the games we're playing November-December, it ain't coming from him or Poplawski.

 

[4thGenBuff]

Is this where someone is supposed to say, "Blocking is important too!"
Ok I'll do it.

"Blocking is important too!"

 

[buffaholic]

Miller is a tugboat!

 

[Medford M.]

Not really. Average athlete, a little on the shorter side, and average speed.

He's a 4.55 to 4.65 forty type of guy. That's above average for TEs. Definitely on the short side and lacks length. He's not elite by any means.

 

[onealcd]

He's a 4.55 to 4.65 forty type of guy. That's above average for TEs. Definitely on the short side and lacks length. He's not elite by any means.

Umm, no a tight end running 4.55 to 4.65 40 is the definition of elite, which is why he doesn’t run that.

 

[slider]

Miller moving to TE has less to do with helping at TE and more to do with the staff not projecting him as a WR. Imo. I doubt they see the prerequisite explosiveness to be a WR

 

[SewallBeach]

SIAP.

 

[dio]

Wait, Lewis isn't the starting QB? That is alarming

 

[dwyermj]

SIAP.

Doesn’t sound like your day 1 starter though.

 

[PAC MAN]

Lewis not being the day one starter isn't a surprise. Same for Sefo Liufau if I recall correctly.

 

[The Alabaster Yak]

In a shortened season that isn't costing anyone a year of eligibility, it would be wildly stupid not to play Lewis as much as possible

 

[Duff Man]

Both players need to play a lot of snaps this season.

 

[Medford M.]

In a shortened season that isn't costing anyone a year of eligibility, it would be wildly stupid not to play Lewis as much as possible

I'm taking it as coach speak. No reason to come out and tell everyone that they need to gameplan for Lewis weeks in advance.

 

[The Alabaster Yak]

Both players need to play a lot of snaps this season.

Bookmarking this for when Lytle and Noyer play 95% of the snaps at QB

 

[Duff Man]

Bookmarking this for when Lytle and Noyer play 95% of the snaps at QB

You mean just one of them playing 99% of the snaps?

 

[The Alabaster Yak]

You mean just one of them playing 99% of the snaps?

I hope Medford is right in that it's coach speak and they are just playing dumb with Lewis. It sets up perfectly to get him real experience in a throwaway year that doesn't count.

 

[Duff Man]

I hope Medford is right in that it's coach speak and they are just playing dumb with Lewis. It sets up perfectly to get him real experience in a throwaway year that doesn't count.

I hope so, but not sure I buy it with a QB coach coming from the pros. Both guys need to play. A real QB competition in Spring 2021 is desperately needed.

 

[The Alabaster Yak]

I hope so, but not sure I buy it with a QB coach coming from the pros. Both guys need to play. A real QB competition in Spring 2021 is desperately needed.

Are you referring to both Lytle and Lewis?

 

[Duff Man]

Are you referring to both Lytle and Lewis?

I am, but as a CU fan, I am also prepared to see Noyer as a 6th year senior leading the way in 2021.

 

[onealcd]

Really good to see Angelen, Thomas, Pittman and Gonzalez on that list. Personally I’m not buying that lewis won’t be the starter.

 

[The Alabaster Yak]

I am, but as a CU fan, I am also prepared to see Noyer as a 6th year senior leading the way in 2021.

 

[Duff Man]

Really good to see Angelen, Thomas, Pittman and Gonzalez on that list. Personally I’m not buying that lewis won’t be the starter.

Maybe try recruiting more players like that class, coach.

 

[GuySmiley]

In a shortened season that isn't costing anyone a year of eligibility, it would be wildly stupid not to play Lewis as much as possible

I agree with that, unless the Oline is not all that great. Lewis needs to get his feet wet, but must stay pretty healthy and not be put in a situation where he is running for his life on passing plays. On running plays, I hope he runs like he is running for his life (or for the endzone), but also be smart in not taking too many hits. At the NFL level, I am awed by the new school QB's-- Wilson, Lamar, Murray, Mahomes etc... who are very mobile, yet avoid hits like nobody's business. I have not seen Lewis enough to even dream that he is in that class, but even if he is something close, it would be great for the Buffs.

P.S.--I'm not worried about too worried about Miller. I don't care if he plays as a TE or WR--CU has been in need of a big slot receiver for many years. If he is listed as a TE, and his catches will count towards utilizing the TE. I like mismatches, if they present themselves.

 

[TDforTD]

Toren Pittman fan club checking in.

 

[The Alabaster Yak]

Toren Pittman fan club checking in.

Any specific reason or just like him?

 

[Gary Indiana]

Really good to see Angelen, Thomas, Pittman and Gonzalez on that list. Personally I’m not buying that lewis won’t be the starter.

No mention of Alfano.

 

[TDforTD]

Any specific reason or just like him?

I think he has the most upside in the class and think he could be as much of a game changer for us as Jason Harris if they both reach their potential.

 

[leftybuff]

I am, but as a CU fan, I am also prepared to see Noyer as a 6th year senior leading the way in 2021.

I hear he is athletic.

 

[SpacemanSpiff]

I hear he is athletic.

but have you heard if he's on campus?