ball915
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Seems like all of the negativity is geared at G5 Guidry and their names aren't getting enough attention. We have regression across the board at every group and not one returner looks better this year than they did last year. How is their so much confusion and miscommunication with 4 of the 5 defensive coaches returning from last years team?
DL - Where is our pass rush? We looked dominant in our non conference schedule but have been silenced against average ACC teams with plenty G5 transfers starting for them. Baron was being talked about as a 1st round pick and now all we see from him is getting pinched inside letting us get gashed for another huge run. Bain was an Freshman All-American and have barely heard his name. Yes Barrow has been really good for us but the talk of "the best DL in the country" was being thrown around early on and we are getting punked by ACC mediocrity. Big Joe is our weakest recruiter and his coaching work is far from impressive. Jason Taylor has been an elite recruiter but coaching wise isn't living up to the gold jacket he owns.
LB - We've heard plenty of Derek Nicholson being labeled as a rising star. Based on what? Kiko Mauigoa went from an All-ACC player and draft pick to the guy Offensive Coordinators are targeting in their game planning with his draft stock plummeting. He was in the backfield all last season and when was the last time we saw him there? Bissainte has flashed here and there but by no means is the All-ACC player in Year 3 he could be. Aguirre could be good, has been behind Mauigoa (hopefully healthy again soon) but also has been out of position a ton but believe his ceiling is really high. Alderman seems like a nice addition and Washington is slowly getting reps which is encouraging. The constant falling for motion, misdirection and eye candy is exhausting and is not getting better.
DB - Other than Frederique all need Jesus. We knew this was the weak link but it's also the group with two coaches which makes it worse. Chevis Jackson has recruited exceptionally well (hopefully not done) but Porter Jr, Richard and Hill have not look good at all. Safety is G5 Guidry's specialty and is the biggest trainwreck we have. We have 5th year Seniors grading in the 30's in PFF and Jaden Harris is taking angles that we became accustomed to during the Golden, Richt and Diaz eras. As bad as this group has been a lot of it has to do with our front 7 giving them zero help and exposing their flaws just that much more.
DL - Where is our pass rush? We looked dominant in our non conference schedule but have been silenced against average ACC teams with plenty G5 transfers starting for them. Baron was being talked about as a 1st round pick and now all we see from him is getting pinched inside letting us get gashed for another huge run. Bain was an Freshman All-American and have barely heard his name. Yes Barrow has been really good for us but the talk of "the best DL in the country" was being thrown around early on and we are getting punked by ACC mediocrity. Big Joe is our weakest recruiter and his coaching work is far from impressive. Jason Taylor has been an elite recruiter but coaching wise isn't living up to the gold jacket he owns.
LB - We've heard plenty of Derek Nicholson being labeled as a rising star. Based on what? Kiko Mauigoa went from an All-ACC player and draft pick to the guy Offensive Coordinators are targeting in their game planning with his draft stock plummeting. He was in the backfield all last season and when was the last time we saw him there? Bissainte has flashed here and there but by no means is the All-ACC player in Year 3 he could be. Aguirre could be good, has been behind Mauigoa (hopefully healthy again soon) but also has been out of position a ton but believe his ceiling is really high. Alderman seems like a nice addition and Washington is slowly getting reps which is encouraging. The constant falling for motion, misdirection and eye candy is exhausting and is not getting better.
DB - Other than Frederique all need Jesus. We knew this was the weak link but it's also the group with two coaches which makes it worse. Chevis Jackson has recruited exceptionally well (hopefully not done) but Porter Jr, Richard and Hill have not look good at all. Safety is G5 Guidry's specialty and is the biggest trainwreck we have. We have 5th year Seniors grading in the 30's in PFF and Jaden Harris is taking angles that we became accustomed to during the Golden, Richt and Diaz eras. As bad as this group has been a lot of it has to do with our front 7 giving them zero help and exposing their flaws just that much more.
