He did not just miss them, he missed them badly. You might be able to improve that dramatically over time, but for some guys, the accuracy never comes.
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Official Game Thread ---- COLORADO vs. UCLA 7PM on FS1
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He did not just miss them, he missed them badly. You might be able to improve that dramatically over time, but for some guys, the accuracy never comes.
vinniew_11
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Sure. But it’s think comfort in the system can help a ton
hawg1
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He also missed several protection calls
DrunkRalphie
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Solid addition by Hagan.
Brett Fulton
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Montez is a gem, and I think he may go down as one of the all time greats. Not just because of what he does on the field, but because of who he is off the field. He is a marketing dream, and if he is able to show a little more patience in the pocket through the Pac12 season I fully expect him to be on the NFL radar. He has a cannon for an arm (his ability to throw outside the numbers, in my estimation, is one clear aspect of a potential NFL prospect).
As far as the UCLA QB, he is a good athlete, but I am not that worried. HCMM understands football much better than the past two regimes. And he says it all the time, athletes make plays. When we have 5-8 guys on the field that are bigger, and faster than the skill guys of the other team, and defensive lineman that can win up front, the RPO is not nearly as effective. There will always be a few plays here or there, but in the end it is a gimmick offense designed to take advantage of misalignment, mistakes and fatigue. I loved what I saw from the offense in the second drive of the second half. UCLA has 4* and 5* athletes up front, and we dominated the LOS on that drive. The Buffs are on their way, I just hope this group understand how to handle the success and play well from the front from start to finish. That type of first half will be a big problem against a few upcoming opponents.
As far as the UCLA QB, he is a good athlete, but I am not that worried. HCMM understands football much better than the past two regimes. And he says it all the time, athletes make plays. When we have 5-8 guys on the field that are bigger, and faster than the skill guys of the other team, and defensive lineman that can win up front, the RPO is not nearly as effective. There will always be a few plays here or there, but in the end it is a gimmick offense designed to take advantage of misalignment, mistakes and fatigue. I loved what I saw from the offense in the second drive of the second half. UCLA has 4* and 5* athletes up front, and we dominated the LOS on that drive. The Buffs are on their way, I just hope this group understand how to handle the success and play well from the front from start to finish. That type of first half will be a big problem against a few upcoming opponents.
lvbuff
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A lot of late throws behind receivers
The long touchdown was totally "you line up here and do this, Viska, so we can throw you a touchdown".
hawg1
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Yes. Viska was a little confused on alignment. But execution was great.
A lot? He only had 4 total incompletions.
We’re talking about UCLA, I believe
Oh. Well he's terrible then.
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Texas Tech WRs appear to have stone hands
lvbuff
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He was perfect on the route once the defender turned his hips Viska shifted gears.
lvbuff
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Was talking about the UCLA QB
It was the cold last night....
SIAP but Kwahn Drake is ****ing awesome (starts @ :57)
SeanMSan
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I had to watch the rest of the game ( from 2 min left in Q1) early this morning - I woke up at 5 am central time. The later start times kill in the time zone. I tried watching in bed, but didn’t chance falling asleep.
First half was a dog fight. I had a feeling second half adjustments would happen, but it was a completely different game.
I just hope that smack the Scum Devils in the mouth early and often next week. It’ll be a boost to head into LA to face the Trojans with a 5-0 record.
First half was a dog fight. I had a feeling second half adjustments would happen, but it was a completely different game.
I just hope that smack the Scum Devils in the mouth early and often next week. It’ll be a boost to head into LA to face the Trojans with a 5-0 record.
jumped ship
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Took advantage of the 2 tix 2 beers deal and headed up to Folsom last night with the old crew, a couple observations:
Yes, Drake is the mf'n MAN, noticed him and Roper being extremely active on the sidelines. He's a special coaching talent and was a great hire.
I was worried with how the 1st quarter went, as UCLA really controlled the clock and we had a couple 3 n outs that could have completely swung momentum, but everything you need to know is in the final score.
Chev has been impressive so far, but his scheme takes a lot of "setting up" in H1 in order to open up certain plays in H2. One play I noticed in particular that was a guaranteed 10-15 yards is a fake jet sweep to KD to the right side of the field with him releasing about 15 yards down and out, followed by Viska running a crossing/out pattern that was WIDE open.
Defense looked so much better in the second half (goes without saying based on the stats), our line is very well conditioned and it shows. Still nervous about DBs as we get more into conference play, but having LB speedsters like Lewis, Taylor, and Landman help that. I don't think NL looked as stellar as he has been last night, but there was one play where it looked like their RB had room to get to the sideline for a first down – his pursuit then tackle to stop him short of the first down was something special that I haven't seen from a CU LB in a long time.
O-line played a lot better in the second half, but I think that was due to Sherman going in at right (?) tackle. He made some bone headed plays but Tonz looked better after getting f**** pissed at himself for them.
Last note is regarding KD. I don't like how we use him on over the top pass plays, he doesn't seem like that kind of WR. Once Winfree comes back I'm excited to have him on the outside – I believe if he was in KD's spot on one of the defensive offsides downfield shots that Montez took, it would have been a TD.
Man....that was a longer post than I thought, CU football is fun and trustworthy again. Let's fix those damn concessions lines though, holy moly.
Yes, Drake is the mf'n MAN, noticed him and Roper being extremely active on the sidelines. He's a special coaching talent and was a great hire.
I was worried with how the 1st quarter went, as UCLA really controlled the clock and we had a couple 3 n outs that could have completely swung momentum, but everything you need to know is in the final score.
Chev has been impressive so far, but his scheme takes a lot of "setting up" in H1 in order to open up certain plays in H2. One play I noticed in particular that was a guaranteed 10-15 yards is a fake jet sweep to KD to the right side of the field with him releasing about 15 yards down and out, followed by Viska running a crossing/out pattern that was WIDE open.
Defense looked so much better in the second half (goes without saying based on the stats), our line is very well conditioned and it shows. Still nervous about DBs as we get more into conference play, but having LB speedsters like Lewis, Taylor, and Landman help that. I don't think NL looked as stellar as he has been last night, but there was one play where it looked like their RB had room to get to the sideline for a first down – his pursuit then tackle to stop him short of the first down was something special that I haven't seen from a CU LB in a long time.
O-line played a lot better in the second half, but I think that was due to Sherman going in at right (?) tackle. He made some bone headed plays but Tonz looked better after getting f**** pissed at himself for them.
Last note is regarding KD. I don't like how we use him on over the top pass plays, he doesn't seem like that kind of WR. Once Winfree comes back I'm excited to have him on the outside – I believe if he was in KD's spot on one of the defensive offsides downfield shots that Montez took, it would have been a TD.
Man....that was a longer post than I thought, CU football is fun and trustworthy again. Let's fix those damn concessions lines though, holy moly.
The Steelers have a guy like that except he isn't playing.
chitownbuff
Club Member
Being at the game, you could tell that nobody on the sidelines nor in the stands was nervous. Different feeling with this team. Not cocky, but a quiet confidence.
Sherman stayed at LT.
It was Kaiser at RT, with Haigler sliding inside to RG. Lynott was a healthy non-starter for the first time in his CU career.
hawg1
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Starting three tackles, and I might argue all three out of position. But results were there 2H. Odd, odd combo but might be the right group of 5. It didn’t look like it in 1H, but did in 2H.
Bliff Cranch
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He’s a freshman. That fade in the end zone was a 100 on a scale of 100. His ceiling is very high.