Is there any chance he gets some playing time vs Nova this week? He has been out of action so far, so just wondering of James had any news on his status? Of course we will know more this Saturday but just seeing how everyone feels about his possible return to action?
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he must be so far in the doghouse that it might be next year before he sees the field.
Has Wormly played yet?
Has Wormly played yet?
Really? Has there ever been a case of a year long dog house? Hard to quantify I would imagine, since the doghouse isn't ever really acknowledged, kinda like a code red.
Looks like he finally got out. Named one of the D squad players of the week last week. Guessing he will at least suit up this week and possibly see some p.t.
I’ve been in the doghouse for not being big enough, but I’ve never heard of it with a football player.
Being in the dog house, is better than being in the out house, or the big house...BUT nothing beats being in the Cat House.
I don't think we are talking about the same type of size issue, but 256 millimeteers equals a little over 10 inchesm.
Yeah, the weight loss makes you wonder. Unless Pry wanted him at DE, it doesn’t make sense.
I noticed that too, but what is the D squad? Based on the players named I got the impression it was the scout team or something.
This is not to disparage any religion, but is he a practicing Muslim? I recall one of our previous players who was a practicing Muslim having an issue with weight gain/retention because of the fasting requirements. That could be holding him back in his development. But if he can't gain weight, why not play him @ DE? It is a mystery.
I don't know his religious affiliations but we've had a few players that did that and isn't their fasting done over Ramadan?
I believe it might also be done during weekend days @ times other than Ramadan.
This year, Ramadan took place from mid-April to mid-May, so it's been over for a while. Further, there are no obligatory fasts in Islam.
Thanks for the clarification Art. Hopefully we see him on the field soon because he can be a major contributor.
One of the things I'd like to see in Sat's game is about 4+ sacks by our DL and DE's. I think the defense is playing great but its an area we need improvement on.
My bigger concern is the DL against the run. Sure I would like to see more pressure, but UM MSU Iowa and now even tOSU are going much more run heavy.
Bigsby rushed for 4.4ypc against PSU (with an OL that mostly returned from last year)
For comparison, in his freshman year last year Bigsby's YPC stats were:
vs UK: 2.5
vs UGA: 3.9
vs ARK: 7.3
vs SC: 6.9
vs MISS: 5.4
vs LSU: 4.7
vs TENN: 8.0
vs ALA: 3.5
vs A&M: 8.4
vs MSU: 7.4
While I would like to see PSU do better in stopping the run, only Alabama, UGA, and UK did better against him last year on a YPC basis. Auburn has a really physical running game dating back to last season, and I was impressed how well PSU matched the physicality.
Improvements can be made, but I am feeling pretty freaking good about this PSU defense right now through 3 games. I don't see most of the other teams on PSU's schedule matching the physicality of Auburn in the running game (including OSU). Michigan poses a worry for me in this regard. I don't think Iowa can bring the physicality the way Auburn could.
Well i don't want to be a downer but if Auburn runs of 4th and 1 it may be a different game. Also Wisky ran well against us and if they don't self destruct that may be different. I am really excited about the team but with our secondary as good as it is I am much more concerned with run D than QB pressure.
Do you have any stats on how we are against 3rd and 2-3? It doesn't seem we stop them very often.
It's not as relevant as how many points they score. I would like to see the stat get better, but we are limiting points. Most important stat of all.
That was Shaka Toney, and I believe we have an incoming DE who practices the same.
a few weeks ago, on Phil's radio show there was some discussion about him not being able to practice and maybe being in a boot.
the loss of Beamon and Isaac takes two of our better pass rushers out of the picture.
But he is participating in practice as part of the "D" squad. No idea what is going on.
