So, the game was so boring I watched the Ryder Cup and am glad I did. I have almost no observations.
Gang Bang. There, I said it.
Ok, flipping back and forth, I did get to hear Matt Millon call a 'jailbreak" defense a "Gang Bang." I do have to say that the color guy covered really well as Milon corrected himself to say "gang break" or something like that. I laughed my ass off and wonder how the post-production went.
On the game:
Gang Bang. There, I said it.
Ok, flipping back and forth, I did get to hear Matt Millon call a 'jailbreak" defense a "Gang Bang." I do have to say that the color guy covered really well as Milon corrected himself to say "gang break" or something like that. I laughed my ass off and wonder how the post-production went.
On the game:
- PSU could have scored 100 points if they wanted. Nobody in Villa's secondary could come close to matching our speed.
- I have to think that Indy is going to come with a stop the run defense and let our WRs be open underneath all day until we get into the red zone and then play a straight-up cover.
- While the run game hasn't been good, it still shows signs of life and needs to be accounted for.
- I see Cain had very few carries and CJF said he got dinged up versus Auburn.
- Lee had early carries (7 total) but the feature back was Lovett with 11 rushes and one reception. Lovett seems like a third-down back as he goes down easily but has great explosion and moves.
- Once again, pass protection was great including the RBs
- WR blocking is a big plus. Timing is really good along with screens.
- Overall, this was a practice game and CJF used it for just that. I didn't see any creativity on O or D whatsoever. And that is not a complaint.
- That's really it. I tried to watch the tape but found myself more interested in the post Ryder Cup match interviews and shows. (Brandel Chamblee was spot on and one of the best analysts of the game that I've seen in recent years). I had a hard time being interested in the game and feel bad for Villanova. I was very concerned about the kid that got hurt and wonder if these games, the lack of athletic balance, is harmful and can cause damage. Having said that, I thought the Villanella team was well-coached, well prepared and disciplined. But they just didn't have the horses. (or any horses at all)
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