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Other than a TFL and a fumble recovery, he didn't do very much yesterday. I expected to see the rest of our DL struggle, but thought we would see more from Chick. He's still one of my favorites on the team, but man do we need him to up his play to that next level.
 
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Most people have had unrealistic expectations for him. You've got to realize that he's not some athletic freak, he's a hustle player. He has above-average technique. He's better as a run stopper than as a pass rusher. He was the only player on our D-Line that they actually had to be somewhat concerned about. You want him to be a player that stands out and makes plays happen? It just isn't going to happen, he's not that kind of player. He's a steady, consistent player.
 
AaronRodgersJewBeard said:
Most people have had unrealistic expectations for him. You've got to realize that he's not some athletic freak, he's a hustle player. He has above-average technique. He's better as a run stopper than as a pass rusher. He was the only player on our D-Line that they actually had to be somewhat concerned about. You want him to be a player that stands out and makes plays happen? It just isn't going to happen, he's not that kind of player. He's a steady, consistent player.
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what this guy said.

The type of player your thinking about left early in OV or just barley showed up on campus (i.e hamilton and McCord)..
 
AaronRodgersJewBeard said:
Most people have had unrealistic expectations for him. You've got to realize that he's not some athletic freak, he's a hustle player. He has above-average technique. He's better as a run stopper than as a pass rusher. He was the only player on our D-Line that they actually had to be somewhat concerned about. You want him to be a player that stands out and makes plays happen? It just isn't going to happen, he's not that kind of player. He's a steady, consistent player.
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I totally agree with what you are saying, but we heard all spring and summer that he was unblockable, and not sure if it was scheme that dictated his play as we thoguht they would run the ball more, I just thought he would be in the backfield more.
 
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Canesfan1899 said:
AaronRodgersJewBeard said:
Most people have had unrealistic expectations for him. You've got to realize that he's not some athletic freak, he's a hustle player. He has above-average technique. He's better as a run stopper than as a pass rusher. He was the only player on our D-Line that they actually had to be somewhat concerned about. You want him to be a player that stands out and makes plays happen? It just isn't going to happen, he's not that kind of player. He's a steady, consistent player.
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I totally agree with what you are saying, but we heard all spring and summer that he was unblockable, and not sure if it was scheme that dictated his play as we thoguht they would run the ball more, I just thought he would be in the backfield more.
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No, we never heard that he was unblockable, we heard that he was doing what he had to do. Blame yourself for the expectations you had for him. We do this for every **** player, build them up so high and then when they play at the level that they're actually at, we get ****ed off about it. It's ridiculous.
 
AaronRodgersJewBeard said:
Canesfan1899 said:
AaronRodgersJewBeard said:
Most people have had unrealistic expectations for him. You've got to realize that he's not some athletic freak, he's a hustle player. He has above-average technique. He's better as a run stopper than as a pass rusher. He was the only player on our D-Line that they actually had to be somewhat concerned about. You want him to be a player that stands out and makes plays happen? It just isn't going to happen, he's not that kind of player. He's a steady, consistent player.
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I totally agree with what you are saying, but we heard all spring and summer that he was unblockable, and not sure if it was scheme that dictated his play as we thoguht they would run the ball more, I just thought he would be in the backfield more.
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No, we never heard that he was unblockable, we heard that he was doing what he had to do. Blame yourself for the expectations you had for him. We do this for every **** player, build them up so high and then when they play at the level that they're actually at, we get ****ed off about it. It's ridiculous.
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How is it ridiculous to expect a 5* recruit, who outplayed a J. Clowney at the under-armour game, to get some pressure on the QB? I understand he's not in the same class as Clowney in terms of explosiveness off the ball, and O. Vernon would have been that player for us, but I expected more from him that what I saw against BC.

Was I expecting 3-4 sacks, absolutely not, but I did think he would be in the backifield more than he was, and if am ridiculous for believing he can be that type of player so be it.
 
I expect Chick to struggle this year. I said before the season started. He is the only real threat on the line. He is gonna draw all he attention from the other team. He is too good not to do anything but he will struggle.
 
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I expect more from Chick because Golden is the one that put it on him to be that guy on the DL that dominates. He said he accepted the challenge too. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect it from him.
 
You guys have to understand that there is more to being a good D-End than the final stat line. Now I wasn't able to watch the game yesterday due to work, so maybe Chick did have a bad game. But things like maintaining his gap, not giving up outside containment, etc are all things that Chick should be doing that won't show up on the stat sheet.
 
You can throw in Hoilett and O'Donnell, gotta feelin' they gone be some ballers, still haven't given up on Ricardo but kind of skeptical at this point
dwreck27 said:
AaronRodgersJewBeard said:
Most people have had unrealistic expectations for him. You've got to realize that he's not some athletic freak, he's a hustle player. He has above-average technique. He's better as a run stopper than as a pass rusher. He was the only player on our D-Line that they actually had to be somewhat concerned about. You want him to be a player that stands out and makes plays happen? It just isn't going to happen, he's not that kind of player. He's a steady, consistent player.
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what this guy said.

The type of player your thinking about left early in OV or just barley showed up on campus (i.e hamilton and McCord)..
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Amen to every word. Could not have said it better myself.



AaronRodgersJewBeard said:
Most people have had unrealistic expectations for him. You've got to realize that he's not some athletic freak, he's a hustle player. He has above-average technique. He's better as a run stopper than as a pass rusher. He was the only player on our D-Line that they actually had to be somewhat concerned about. You want him to be a player that stands out and makes plays happen? It just isn't going to happen, he's not that kind of player. He's a steady, consistent player.
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Is it possible that BC just had a stout OL? Without any real facts to back this up, my impression is that BC always fields a solid offensive line...
 
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Expect Chickillo to be facing an uphill battle all season. Every game this season, he will be facing the opponents best tackle or even best lineman. That's just the way it's going to be. Unless we find another consistent contributor at the other bookend or a force up the middle, AC will be forced to play perfect every game to make the impact expected of him. Look

Like someone said, his technique is not there yet. He's more Allen Bailey than Jevon Kearse. The defense is riding on the performance of the front four. They will set the tone for the rest of game and that's no secret. but Chickillo needs to find some help on the line. I wasn't impressed with Shayon Green at all this last game.
 
He's one of our best defensive players and will draw double teams all day long. We need someone else to step up on the line to help free him up a bit
 
Canesfan1899 said:
Other than a TFL and a fumble recovery, he didn't do very much yesterday. I expected to see the rest of our DL struggle, but thought we would see more from Chick. He's still one of my favorites on the team, but man do we need him to up his play to that next level.
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He is only a sophomore who will more than likely end up a DT.
 
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