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ysubigred:
--- Quote from: Wick250 on April 18, 2015, 11:28:20 PM ---That was certainly the largest gathering at a spring game since the championship years of the 90s. Factoring in the people in the loges, 3,000 was quite possible.
As many will recall, last April the offense destroyed the defense. This year at least the offense had to work hard. There were many stops and lots of punts. Big plays came primarily from outstanding personal effort from the likes of Ruiz and the Wells to Williams long td pass right before the half.
Nice to see Paul McFadden's kid hit that 40 yard field goal. The competition between he and Kennedy should produce a decent kicker by the fall. On the other hand, the punting was not very spectacular.
Pelini's post-game comments were remarkably honest. He had gone out of his way for months to avoid any criticism of Wofford. Now the transition is over and this is his team. It was very significant that, without calling out any individuals by name, Pelini stressed that he was unhappy that skills acquired in the practices were not always applied in the game last night. It was also significant that Pelini, for the first time publicly, spoke about changing the culture and the player work ethic to avoid the late season meltdowns. I found his candor to be both refreshing and welcome.
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3K is great. Strange how we celebrate that number as a Div 1 program. tOSU reported 99K at their spring game and Nebraske had 77K.
HappyPenguin:
I think we had 77 last year. Not 77k, just 77.
It will be a fun ride this fall.
ysufan0505:
--- Quote from: HappyPenguin on April 20, 2015, 09:02:12 AM ---I think we had 77 last year. Not 77k, just 77.
It will be a fun ride this fall.
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LOL. Amen
go guins:
We knew we had talent on offensive and defense was a problem. This roster is still almost 100% Woolford and I don't think any of the recruits were early enrolls, and if they were it wasn't enough to matter. HOWEVER, press coverage in secondary was NOTICABLY different from the W period. Kenneth Durden was “bump and run” all night and I loved the competitive nature of the defense for a change. I was so tired of Julia Childs setting back, giving up the catch, and then tackling the receiver for an 8 yard gain! (BTW, I know it was Julius) With all the spread offenses you have to go for broke and hope you “hit” a few.
Also, glad we have the restroom cleaning schedule all set too! Nice job Pally!
ysuguins4:
--- Quote from: go guins on April 20, 2015, 01:32:51 PM ---Kenneth Durden was “bump and run” all night and I loved the competitive nature of the defense for a change.
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I was also impressed with Durden's play. He should be a difference maker come fall.
Largest crowd and nicest weather for a spring game in quite some time.
Looking forward to the fall. Barring a major injury, I expect this team to make the playoffs.
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