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Penguin Nation:
--- Quote from: YSUGO on April 17, 2016, 07:26:26 AM --- The one poster keeps picking on one player and I think as a whole our offense seems passive.
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I seriously just like an honest discussion. I may rip Strollo, Slocum, and a delicate QB who is in way over his head, but I also praise Tressel, Bolden (I'm not completely sold on Barnes), and our better QB who IMO has gotten the shaft. I may call our AD moRon, but that's as personal as I get...I limit it to their performance....although once I made fun of how Slocum dresses....alright...mostly about their performance.......usually.....
Penguin Nation:
--- Quote from: mayor on April 17, 2016, 10:07:48 AM ---
--- Quote from: YSUGO on April 17, 2016, 07:26:26 AM ---We still have issues at WR, punting, and we better go out and get more O lineman. There was no way you could say which QB was better. I don't know who the WR coach is but since Coach Coleman left it seems like we are not coaching up our WR's . Still don't see what I want at QB. But again there was no way to tell. I already know that Davis and Hosick can run. I wanted to see them make throw the ball, to be a dual threat QB you have to keep the D honest with your throwing and right now Davis and Hosick are not anywhere close to being a dual threat. So just like the receivers there is little identity or separation. I think Pelini will not get us deep into the playoffs until we get a tougher identity on offense. It's not just Wells that is supposedly soft I don't see much nastiness on the line or any part of the offense. The one poster keeps picking on one player and I think as a whole our offense seems passive. Anyways there is a lot of work to be done.
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I read a lot of insane stuff on this site without responding and am not going to say much here. I just want to remind you that Ricky was 3 of 4 passing for 80 yards with a touchdown and Hunter was 1 of 8 for 2 yards with Shane calling their plays. Trent was 3 of 7 for 20 yards and Nathan was 5 of 13 for 102 yards with another coach calling their plays. For whatever reason Shane didn't throw the ball as much as the other coach. I have seen every play of Spring Ball and the Red-White game. Ricky is a true dual threat QB and has success when allowed to do so. Going back to last year and again during spring practice, Shane will not let that kid throw. I think I know why, I will keep it to myself, but one thing that is clear, it's not because he can't do it. (Take a look at last years stats and see his passing efficiency.)
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Mayor, I am sorry but Ricky has been screwed over by an incompetent OC. Ricky should've started the Misery State game (actually earlier, but at that point it was insanely obvious Wells wasn't the guy) last year. He has proven himself consistently. Sammarone was clear during the WKBN broadcast that he felt Ricky is the superior QB, and not our current fragile statue.
Some of us see the obvious.
YSUGO:
Starting to think Pally has 2 of the identitys on here. I wasn't attacking any of the players. I like DAVIS, he is a hell of an athlete. We know he has wheels. But we need to see him Throw and make good reads. I want more from him. Maybe I worded it wrong. I want football smarts, toughness, and leadership. Who on this team has stepped up. Rivers has at times. I think when Wolford stripped this team down of all its upperclassman it set us back years because nobody had to pay their dues and respect the game for what it is.
Penquin68:
Last year I thought Ricky Davis should have been allowed to throw more and that he would be the productive QB and win the staring job. I am coming to the same conclusion after the Spring Game.
We have small quick backs and a questionable Oline. Without the threat of the QB run, our offense is in trouble. Davis is very quick and willing to run and has shown he can run effectively. And he can throw. Wells is a good thrower, but with no run option the defenses have our number, especially late in the game.
Ricky should start with Hosick in the hunt to start or back up. I don't think we have a chance doing the same thing as last year.
ysuguins4:
Any red-shirts or seldom used players from last year's team that impressed anyone throughout the game?
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