- Joined
- Oct 13, 2011
- Messages
- 19,914
A few things that struck me at the game:
- The pace of the offense has really picked up. Fisch has been talking all offseason about how we ranked too low in plays per game. Seems he took it to heart. This offense operated as quickly as any Canes offense in recent memory, and there were very few procedure penalties (even with three freshmen playing major snaps). Much different situation than Maryland last year.
- There were a striking amount of subs on defense. All told, I counted 24 players: McGee, Finnie, Howard, Gunter, Telemaque, Rodgers, Bush, Highsmith, Perryman, Buchanon, Armbrister, Gaines, Terry, Johnson, Cornelius, Chickillo, Green, Hamilton, Smith, Pierre, Grimble, Robinson, Moore and McCord. There were massive shifts according to down and distance, and even guys like Perryman missed entire series. They are obviously trying to find the right mix.
- Two guys that surprised me with their playing time were Bush and Terry. Bush was basically a starting safety, and Terry played major snaps with the defense (including coming off the edge on 3rd down with his hand in the ground).
- The defense caused three huge turnovers. This was the biggest weak spot on the defense last year, and the fact they were able to do it today was the difference in the game.
- Third down remains a weakness. Boston College had too many huge conversions. That cannot happen against Kansas State.
- If you had to sum up Morris's performance in one word, it would be execution. He wasn't asked to do a ton, but what he needed to do he did with accuracy and velocity. His decision-making and downfield throwing will be tested more against Kansas State.
- The defensive line remains the weakness of the team. They tried to get Chickillo going by using him inside on third downs, but they just could not get rolling. This is the biggest question mark going forward.
- Duke is the truth. What else am I supposed to say? Please stay healthy.
- The tight ends were a non-factor today. No challenges down the seam and nothing else noteworthy.
- All in all, it was what I expected: a talented, balanced offense and a young defense. How the young playmakers on D develop will determine our future.
- The pace of the offense has really picked up. Fisch has been talking all offseason about how we ranked too low in plays per game. Seems he took it to heart. This offense operated as quickly as any Canes offense in recent memory, and there were very few procedure penalties (even with three freshmen playing major snaps). Much different situation than Maryland last year.
- There were a striking amount of subs on defense. All told, I counted 24 players: McGee, Finnie, Howard, Gunter, Telemaque, Rodgers, Bush, Highsmith, Perryman, Buchanon, Armbrister, Gaines, Terry, Johnson, Cornelius, Chickillo, Green, Hamilton, Smith, Pierre, Grimble, Robinson, Moore and McCord. There were massive shifts according to down and distance, and even guys like Perryman missed entire series. They are obviously trying to find the right mix.
- Two guys that surprised me with their playing time were Bush and Terry. Bush was basically a starting safety, and Terry played major snaps with the defense (including coming off the edge on 3rd down with his hand in the ground).
- The defense caused three huge turnovers. This was the biggest weak spot on the defense last year, and the fact they were able to do it today was the difference in the game.
- Third down remains a weakness. Boston College had too many huge conversions. That cannot happen against Kansas State.
- If you had to sum up Morris's performance in one word, it would be execution. He wasn't asked to do a ton, but what he needed to do he did with accuracy and velocity. His decision-making and downfield throwing will be tested more against Kansas State.
- The defensive line remains the weakness of the team. They tried to get Chickillo going by using him inside on third downs, but they just could not get rolling. This is the biggest question mark going forward.
- Duke is the truth. What else am I supposed to say? Please stay healthy.
- The tight ends were a non-factor today. No challenges down the seam and nothing else noteworthy.
- All in all, it was what I expected: a talented, balanced offense and a young defense. How the young playmakers on D develop will determine our future.
