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Post by Outsider on Aug 14, 2023 17:42:18 GMT -6
The only thing that I can really add about last Saturday was that there was a lot of good positive energy from both the offense and defense. You could see the players really cheering each other on and having fun with each other on the sideline. Not the most fascinating piece of info, but it was still great to see. It's still something I hope to see grow, along with the talent.
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Post by rc on Aug 14, 2023 18:54:46 GMT -6
And a bit different from what I remember from the "before Patterson" days.
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Post by bogeyman on Aug 15, 2023 11:43:49 GMT -6
The OC has spoken in an article today on ACUsports about the offense. Hmmm! Not sure what we learned but some old and new cliches. Are we keeping something "under our hats?" I guess we shall see. Hoping coach Badon's interview on RB's will be more along the lines of coach Clark with special teams. My excitement grows along with some anxiety. Is there enough "purple koolaid" to see me thru these next two weeks?
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Post by acutrackfan on Aug 15, 2023 14:00:35 GMT -6
Definitely did not get the level of insight in the interview with Coach Pugh that we got in the special teams preview, but I think part of the reason is that this dealt with the broad topic of the offense, not with individual pieces of the offense. I certainly believe we will see a lot more specificity with the position reports, beginning with Coach Badon.
I also watched a video of Wishert catching a pass out of the backfield -- the guy looks really, really good. Looks like ACU may have a deep backfield, which is a wonderful luxury to have. In an earlier post about the scrimmage, I see it mentioned that both the tight ends and H-Backs received a lot of looks. I like seeing an offense that spreads the opportunities around -- keeping the opposing defense confused.
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Post by bogeyman on Aug 16, 2023 15:10:33 GMT -6
The report (?) on RB's is out. Curious.
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Post by bucfan on Aug 16, 2023 18:09:30 GMT -6
Well that was boring. I sure hope the running backs are more exciting to watch than that "interview" was to read!
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Post by Outsider on Aug 16, 2023 18:33:03 GMT -6
Well that was boring. I sure hope the running backs are more exciting to watch than that "interview" was to read! They have indeed had some impressive runs already, although our defense has been stout enough to get them behind the lines as well. To me, the biggest surprise has been Polk. He just wasn't on my radar, but he has made some really good plays from both the hand off and short passes. The one I really wanted to see was Sunday and he didn't disappoint. The first time I saw him in practice I thought how stout he is, even though he has decent height. When he breaks, he's gone. X has come along extremely well, but I knew he would if he stayed and put in the work. You just see him continue to progress. Banks continues to be consistent, but he has gotten bigger as well. I wish I could see Dobbins more, but they just aren't running him much right now. The thing is that we can spread that ball around much better this year.
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Aug 16, 2023 21:33:11 GMT -6
I’ve thought Xavier has been really impressive this summer. Surprised he didn’t get a mention.
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Post by bogeyman on Aug 16, 2023 21:37:42 GMT -6
I’ve thought Xavier has been really impressive this summer. Surprised he didn’t get a mention. Yes, exactly why I thought...curious!
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Post by acutrackfan on Aug 17, 2023 11:45:48 GMT -6
Yep, the RB preview was disappointing, although I am glad that Parker Polk -- grandson of ACU's great WR Pat Holder -- was mentioned. Maybe Xavier is being kept incognito to spring him upon Northern Colorado 2 weeks from today. For a position group that should be one of the strengths on this team, the preview does not provide the kind of info I hoped to see. Here's hoping that Coach Pugh's OL review is more thorough.
P.S. After just reading the really good, thorough VB preview, I might suggest that Coach Moronu-Alstrup might be a good tutor for some of our other coaches to learn how to provide a great preview.
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Post by lynxferus on Aug 17, 2023 14:04:16 GMT -6
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Post by acutrackfan on Aug 17, 2023 14:52:57 GMT -6
Great observation!! The difference between the 2 interviews IS staggering. Coach Badon has always been among the most savvy of our assistants. He has repaired a lot of the relationships with high schools that the Wildcats had lost in recent years.
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Post by acutrackfan on Aug 17, 2023 15:09:08 GMT -6
Just read the OL preview -- excellent interview, lots of names mentioned. I love that Coach Pugh is working everybody at multiple positions at EVERY practice. Very heartening preview about an offensive line that could be very good.
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Post by bogeyman on Aug 18, 2023 10:42:43 GMT -6
The TE review sounded much like the RB review. Was this done face to face with coach Danzey or were the questions predetermined and emailed for a response. Again, for a position that's so deep, I expected more. I guess Colt Cooper was not doing enough to be mentioned. Again...curious.
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Post by acutrackfan on Aug 18, 2023 11:41:49 GMT -6
Anyone know if there is another scrimmage this weekend? Game day is only 13 days away. Classes begin on Aug 28 and the days of spending all day on football go away.
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