Dinner with Coach Golden

[M3N]

Really wanted to see Coley/Williams this year to see the interaction compared to Coley/Morris that way we could have had a clearer picture of just what Coley wants to do at times. Stating the obvious but I love our linebackers and Grace is going to make a lot of plays this season. He's too natural and too good to keep off the field.

The LB commentary was also in reference to increased depth at the position vs. coming off of the KState game a few years ago where there was only 3 LBs and Fentress had to play. Also that he was really looking forward to McCray and Smith is the mix.

Said that Dobard, Carter, Burns and Coley have taken on an attitude of working extremely hard independently and that has changed a dynamic within the locker room.

If anyone follows Jamal Carter on IG/twitter--- the kid has been puting in serious work! He looks about 220 of pure muscle. Last night he posted a video of him working out at midnight on the beach. Kids with that attitude refuse to lose. We haven't seen that hunger in a very long time. Hopefully some of our other guys are doing the same. I know Deon, Tracy, Duke have been.

 

[umwader]

That KState game in person was painful to say the least. Following up on your post about the LBs we just got owned in that game physically which hurt obviously realizing how far away we were at that time

 

[JHallCanes]

Really wanted to see Coley/Williams this year to see the interaction compared to Coley/Morris that way we could have had a clearer picture of just what Coley wants to do at times. Stating the obvious but I love our linebackers and Grace is going to make a lot of plays this season. He's too natural and too good to keep off the field.

The LB commentary was also in reference to increased depth at the position vs. coming off of the KState game a few years ago where there was only 3 LBs and Fentress had to play. Also that he was really looking forward to McCray and Smith is the mix.

Said that Dobard, Carter, Burns and Coley have taken on an attitude of working extremely hard independently and that has changed a dynamic within the locker room.

LB, TE, WR, DB. We seem to have a lot of talent that stacked up fast in certain areas. I know this is a doom and gloom fanbase, and for good reason in some cases, but it's hard not to get excited about certain units on the team, coaching be damned. Unfortunately the most important position is our weakest.

 

[INCaneFan]

It sounds like you had a good time and that's all one can ask for.

 

[JHallCanes]

Really wanted to see Coley/Williams this year to see the interaction compared to Coley/Morris that way we could have had a clearer picture of just what Coley wants to do at times. Stating the obvious but I love our linebackers and Grace is going to make a lot of plays this season. He's too natural and too good to keep off the field.

The LB commentary was also in reference to increased depth at the position vs. coming off of the KState game a few years ago where there was only 3 LBs and Fentress had to play. Also that he was really looking forward to McCray and Smith is the mix.

Said that Dobard, Carter, Burns and Coley have taken on an attitude of working extremely hard independently and that has changed a dynamic within the locker room.

If anyone follows Jamal Carter on IG/twitter--- the kid has been puting in serious work! He looks about 220 of pure muscle. Last night he posted a video of him working out at midnight on the beach. Kids with that attitude refuse to lose. We haven't seen that hunger in a very long time. Hopefully some of our other guys are doing the same. I know Deon, Tracy, Duke have been.

good to hear. The most exciting part about the group that Duke came in with is that they were really pushing eachother to work hard off the field. Now that they are upperclassmen, should be very interesting to see how they have matured.

 

[Angry Ibis]

Did he ask if he could have your leftovers?

Please tell me someone asked about the ****** D and what we are doing to not suck

did anyone ask him why he refuses to change the defense? how he can talk to anyone with a straight face after getting embarrassed over and over again running the exact same garbage scheme?

Looks like there are other opportunities for you to ask your very important questions.

http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209403690

 

[Angry Ibis]

Really wanted to see Coley/Williams this year to see the interaction compared to Coley/Morris that way we could have had a clearer picture of just what Coley wants to do at times. Stating the obvious but I love our linebackers and Grace is going to make a lot of plays this season. He's too natural and too good to keep off the field.

The LB commentary was also in reference to increased depth at the position vs. coming off of the KState game a few years ago where there was only 3 LBs and Fentress had to play. Also that he was really looking forward to McCray and Smith is the mix.

Said that Dobard, Carter, Burns and Coley have taken on an attitude of working extremely hard independently and that has changed a dynamic within the locker room.

LB, TE, WR, DB. We seem to have a lot of talent that stacked up fast in certain areas. I know this is a doom and gloom fanbase, and for good reason in some cases, but it's hard not to get excited about certain units on the team, coaching be damned. Unfortunately the most important position is our weakest.

As the OP indicated, spoke highly of the OL and felt that area could actually be better this coming season even with the loss of 3 players that will likely make NFL camps, if not all 3 being drafted.

 

[OBLIVION]

I just can't wait until September 1st. I am really interested in our QB play. I am hoping to see signs of life in the position.

 

[RiDLer80]

I'm trying to decide how impressive our LBs being sub 4.75 really is.

I guess that takes into account our slowest LB, but I'm interested to see what each LB is running.

I remember when last year's times came out I was really underwhelmed. Just didn't see much athleticism. Hopefully we're more explosive.

 

[Geo305]

I was a little concerned that Duke ran a 4.55 but then I realized he just came back from the injury. Not in game shape yet, and wasn't supposed to run yet either. And hasn't been moving around for a while. I believe it was last spring Duke ran a high 4.3

I would be happy by the time fall camp is done if he is at the least running a low 4.4

Duke always been a 4.3 guy. Hope for a good recovery and for him to be back in game shape. Hope Yearby gets into game shape too. We need both of them.


And as for Carter. Im excited for him. Been rooting for him for a long time. Physical freak as his coach Don Soldinger said. Kid is ripped. Looks like Tarzan and as far as I seen plays like Tarzan. Nasty mean streak. Want to see how he does when it's game time and the lights are on, all the ability and talent is there. Exactly what we need back there. Was my favorite defensive recruit we got from the 2013 class.

Read this on Jamal Carter: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2012/07/former-canes-assistant-don-soldinger-plans-to-keep-new-recruit-jamal-carter-in-line-at-southridge.html

Nice to see how much more serious he has become since he's stepped on campus.

Funny how the article says about the dream team secondary. Deon, Jamal, Tracy and Artie. I have a good feeling that's what our secondary will look like at some point this season.

And Dukes class he came in with. Time for some guys to be leaders like we expected from that 2012 class. Duke, Flowers, Deon, Tracy, Tyriq and others

 

[4Canes]

Duke has never been blazing fast, he just has great vision and a beast of a stiff arm. We all saw him get caught a few times.
IMO the season hinges on the QB play, if we can be at least above average, and yes....get the ball to the play-makers, we'll be alright.

 

[Geo305]

Duke has never been blazing fast, he just has great vision and a beast of a stiff arm. We all saw him get caught a few times.
IMO the season hinges on the QB play, if we can be at least above average, and yes....get the ball to the play-makers, we'll be alright.

Have to disagree. Dukes always been fast. His game reminds me of a mix of Chris Johnson and Maurice Jones-Drew. Which is no knock at all, both great rbs. I wouldn't say he has the top end speed like Dorsett or Coley although very close. But he is up there in terms of speed. Your selling him short.

When you talk in terms of true elite speed. Guys like Coley or Sammy Watkins. Dukes fast. But they are on a rare level of fast.

Duke has strong lower body, a tough stiff arm, wiggle, and ability to lower the shoulder and speed. But his skill that sets him apart from other backs is his vision and ability to take over games. He can make plays out of nothing. Duke is a special player just as Coley is too. Have a great situation on our hands.

 

[kendallcanes]

I like athletic linebackers, but the most important asset for a linebacker is the ability to diagnose a play instantly. I remember watching Ray Lewis at the end of his career and he was slow, but it didn't matter, he knew where he had to go and how to get there.

 

[Paranos]

Duke has never been blazing fast, he just has great vision and a beast of a stiff arm. We all saw him get caught a few times.
IMO the season hinges on the QB play, if we can be at least above average, and yes....get the ball to the play-makers, we'll be alright.

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[M3N]

I was a little concerned that Duke ran a 4.55 but then I realized he just came back from the injury. Not in game shape yet, and wasn't supposed to run yet either. And hasn't been moving around for a while. I believe it was last spring Duke ran a high 4.3

I would be happy by the time fall camp is done if he is at the least running a low 4.4

Duke always been a 4.3 guy. Hope for a good recovery and for him to be back in game shape. Hope Yearby gets into game shape too. We need both of them.


And as for Carter. Im excited for him. Been rooting for him for a long time. Physical freak as his coach Don Soldinger said. Kid is ripped. Looks like Tarzan and as far as I seen plays like Tarzan. Nasty mean streak. Want to see how he does when it's game time and the lights are on, all the ability and talent is there. Exactly what we need back there. Was my favorite defensive recruit we got from the 2013 class.

Read this on Jamal Carter: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umia...cruit-jamal-carter-in-line-at-southridge.html

Nice to see how much more serious he has become since he's stepped on campus.

Funny how the article says about the dream team secondary. Deon, Jamal, Tracy and Artie. I have a good feeling that's what our secondary will look like at some point this season.

And Dukes class he came in with. Time for some guys to be leaders like we expected from that 2012 class. Duke, Flowers, Deon, Tracy, Tyriq and others

Hate to break it to you... DUKE was never a 4.3 guy! Never! Him running a 4.55 coming off an injury and ten pounds heavier is insane! Due to practice and heat alone, he'll drop a few pounds over the summer. He'll be a 4.45 - 4.5 type guy.

 

[Billy D Williams]

I think we'd all be offended with his response to questions about the defense and HIS defense of his coordinator. I know we'll be a better defense because my computational analysis indicates it is numerically impossible to be any worse than we were over the last 6 games. Those numbers also revealed that D'Nofrio can't technically be called anything containing the word "defense".

 

[losdogcane]

did anyone ask him why he refuses to change the defense? how he can talk to anyone with a straight face after getting embarrassed over and over again running the exact same garbage scheme?

He has had that asked of him on the radio several times. His answer is, that this is their fourth year teaching this defense. Most of his two deep are in their 3rd and 4th year under this defense. To start over and teach a whole new system to these guys would probably not yield the results they expect the defense to have this year.

He has covered this with Joe Rose and Hurricane Hotline if you would like to look it up.

 

[FG305]

did anyone ask him why he refuses to change the defense? how he can talk to anyone with a straight face after getting embarrassed over and over again running the exact same garbage scheme?

He has had that asked of him on the radio several times. His answer is, that this is their fourth year teaching this defense. Most of his two deep are in their 3rd and 4th year under this defense. To start over and teach a whole new system to these guys would probably not yield the results they expect the defense to have this year.

He has covered this with Joe Rose and Hurricane Hotline if you would like to look it up.

FSU switched defenses last year and still finished with the #3 defense and #1 against the pass....

 

[hoover437]

Really wanted to see Coley/Williams this year to see the interaction compared to Coley/Morris that way we could have had a clearer picture of just what Coley wants to do at times. Stating the obvious but I love our linebackers and Grace is going to make a lot of plays this season. He's too natural and too good to keep off the field.

The LB commentary was also in reference to increased depth at the position vs. coming off of the KState game a few years ago where there was only 3 LBs and Fentress had to play. Also that he was really looking forward to McCray and Smith is the mix.

Said that Dobard, Carter, Burns and Coley have taken on an attitude of working extremely hard independently and that has changed a dynamic within the locker room.

Another class of guys that want it, we finally have a guys at multiple levels that want it bad!!! Can't wait for the season to begin.

 

[hoover437]

did anyone ask him why he refuses to change the defense? how he can talk to anyone with a straight face after getting embarrassed over and over again running the exact same garbage scheme?

He has had that asked of him on the radio several times. His answer is, that this is their fourth year teaching this defense. Most of his two deep are in their 3rd and 4th year under this defense. To start over and teach a whole new system to these guys would probably not yield the results they expect the defense to have this year.

He has covered this with Joe Rose and Hurricane Hotline if you would like to look it up.

FSU switched defenses last year and still finished with the #3 defense and #1 against the pass....

And jimbo did not have the NCAA hanging over his head the past three years and has been recruiting for FSU like a decade. Who cares, we will be better with better players this coming year.