Williams working on third downs, running more, during bye

[brock]

And let’s not forget what Lawrence did last year for basically the whole season, not just the title game.

Let’s not forget the talent that surrounds or in front of tua and Lawrence in their situations either. They have clear advantages at receiver(especially bama, Clemson has a great set of receivers as well) and on the oline. That plays a BIG difference too

 

[mackjones]

Absolutely, unequivocally, 100%, yes. I know it's not obvious to criticize a QB for the passes he DOESN'T throw, but his vision and decision making is absolutely part of the problem for the offense.

Unlike you, I give the kid a break and what not.

Yet it's relatively alarming that the kid has missed several wide open receivers. OUCH. Since that shocking win Saturday past I've perused three " still shot photos " of the kid having an open receiver, but not even looking his way. And he wasn't under pressure while he was in the pocket. For example, the CRITICAL photo was when Miami was pinned a yard away from the end zone ( The safety drive by CMU. ). The kid was looking STRAIGHT AHEAD, yet he had a WIDE OPEN receiver at the bottom of the photo shot. Yikes. It look like it was Thomas, but I couldn't make out the jersey number.

Nevertheless, all this BICKERING and crap is all moot now. Because I guess Cane dudes have to have something to moan, groan and bytch about until next Saturday's final score is flashing on the SLS score board. hUh

 

[Unsider]

Let’s not forget the talent that surrounds or in front of tua and Lawrence in their situations either. They have clear advantages at receiver(especially bama, Clemson has a great set of receivers as well) and on the oline. That plays a BIG difference too

It seems like Enos knew this problem, and how to circumvent it the first few plays against the turds. It was refreshing to see that. Now, I’m not saying you can rely on those few plays all season, but those plays can be used to set up various other mixes. What I’m seeing is that Enos lacks imagination and creativity as an OC. And now, with JW still going through the mechanics near game 5 that he should have progressed through in preseason, shows me Enos is frustratingly ln over his head. Most of this coaching staff seems clueless. I take no pleasure in saying this, but that’s what the team’s play level indicates to me.

 

[mackjones]

He can still make 2-3 reads before running. He just needs to make his reads faster. He stares in one area for too long and takes too long to process information. This is why I keep saying that **** needs to make things simpler for him. He's got to speed up the information processing and decision making. Part of that is the timing of the plays also. There's no reason to take up the first half of the time he is going to have in the pocket executing an elaborate, back-to-the-field fake handoff on 3rd and anything longer than 1-2 yards. It's insanity.

I don't generally agree with this Cane GOOD OL' BOY, but his observation is absolutely CORRECT! The kid does GLARE and GAWK too much. Kind of like he's at the Midway, instead of being on the field of play. hUh

 

[mackjones]

It seems like Enos knew this problem, and how to circumvent it the first few plays against the turds. It was refreshing to see that. Now, I’m not saying you can rely on those few plays all season, but those plays can be used to set up various other mixes. What I’m seeing is that Enos lacks imagination and creativity as an OC. And now, with JW still going through the mechanics near game 5 that he should have progressed through in preseason, shows me Enos is frustratingly ln over his head. Most of this coaching staff seems clueless. I take no pleasure in saying this, but that’s what the team’s play level indicates to me.

Yeah. It seems Enos and his minions are CORCH'S of the Orange and Green degree. hUh

Again, let Miami fan witness how much IMPROVEMENT is on the offensive side of the ledger come October 5. Foster's defense will be a solid legitimate LITMUS TEST. Instead of games against Bethune-Cookman and MAC powerhouse CMU. dUh

 

[Twhizman]

Can't believe you guys are comparing jw to Lawrence and Tua as freshmen.that's not fair to jw.those two other qbs have a lot better oline protecting them.and a better team around them they know if they make a mistake the other players for the most part will bail them out.that's not so for jw.plus jw has been hit more than he should be.90% of the time jw hasn't had the time to go thru his reads.if jw can get the time nobody here will be complaining about his play.

 

[Go Canes!!]

@g8rh8rMD the way Tua played to win a national championship should settle any and all freshman QB questions.

Tua was the #1 overall QB recruit in the entire country playing behind a stacked offensive line and first round talents at WR and running back. He'll be the first pick of the draft next year.

Say he answers all questions is like someone pointing out how Sitkowski at Rutgers is bombing so that's what we should look at.

There is a middle ground when judging growth and potential for a QB.

 

[Mr. Dynasty1]

Can't believe you guys are comparing jw to Lawrence and Tua as freshmen.that's not fair to jw.those two other qbs have a lot better oline protecting them.and a better team around them they know if they make a mistake the other players for the most part will bail them out.that's not so for jw.plus jw has been hit more than he should be.90% of the time jw hasn't had the time to go thru his reads.if jw can get the time nobody here will be complaining about his play.

That obviously doesnt matter. If they can do it than any joe blow off the street should be able to do it to. It's that simple. Nothing else matters. Cmon

 

[Bipolarcane]

Man Iam a huge fan of this kid, but week after week he keeps missing wide open WRs. I don’t know how many more hours of film you gotta watch to stop making the same mistakes over and over again. We are not that good of a team that we can afford to leave big plays on the board and hopefully versus VTech he improves in this department.

 

[Allabouttheu95]

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Great spot, one of my favorites. But won't be able to look at it the same after hearing it from this coaching staff and players. We have no standard.

 

[KrazyCane]

Let's all keep in mind he's started four games in college. Its going to be ups and downs. The game will slowdown his blocking will get better as well. This guys is going to be fun to watch.

Let’s all keep in mind that college football isn’t a 72 game season like the NBA... we only have 12 games, each game is equally important to measuring if ur season is a failure or success.

Jarren wanted to be the QB he signed up for this, I’m not going to act like I’m suppose to be in awwww like he’s the little engine that could and he’s going to make mistakes but he’s trying so that’s nice .

The expectation was for him to be able to carry the team to wins and that’s what I’m judging him on. Bc we can just start Payton Matocha the rest of the season and be impressed every time he throws a completion.

 

[QuattroCane]

Let’s all keep in mind that college football isn’t a 72 game season like the NBA... we only have 12 games, each game is equally important to measuring if ur season is a failure or success.

Jarren wanted to be the QB he signed up for this, I’m not going to act like I’m suppose to be in awwww like he’s the little engine that could and he’s going to make mistakes but he’s trying so that’s nice .

The expectation was for him to be able to carry the team to wins and that’s what I’m judging him on. If we not we can just start Payton Matocha the rest of the season and be impressed every time he throws a completion.

IIRC, the majority just wanted a guy that could complete a higher percentage of his passes and not turn the ball over, check and check. He's not perfect, but as said, it's still early.

 

[KrazyCane]

IIRC, the majority just wanted a guy that could complete a higher percentage of his passes and not turn the ball over, check and check. He's not perfect, but as said, it's still early.

So the majority wanted a guy that still lost games as long as it comes with a higher completion percentage and fewer turnovers

You do realize that this Enos system manufactures high completion percentages and fewer turnovers right?? the part that isn’t manufactured by this scheme.... scoring touchdowns, making sound decisions, and commanding the huddle... Jarren has shown a 100% inability to do so consistently enough to keep the offense from being ranked what is it 128th in college football.

 

[Canefam]

You all need to relax, they will get this chit worked out... Rookie QB, new system, terrible OL. Not sure what you all where expecting...

 

[404CANES]

Can't believe you guys are comparing jw to Lawrence and Tua as freshmen.that's not fair to jw.those two other qbs have a lot better oline protecting them.and a better team around them they know if they make a mistake the other players for the most part will bail them out.that's not so for jw.plus jw has been hit more than he should be.90% of the time jw hasn't had the time to go thru his reads.if jw can get the time nobody here will be complaining about his play.

So you saying the scary qb with the noodle arm you see out there would have similar numbers as Sunshine had last season if he was qb1 at clemson or tua in his first season as starter...if yes, you smoking rocks(that's ole school). Those guys are gamers, they make **** happen even when nothings there. Even when they throw short, its where wrs can make something happen after the catch.
You don't see that in JW. JW was the safe pick for **** and Manure. Perry and Tate are gamblers and win at all cost type players. They will be on the field taking chances, trying to slash opponents throats by 30 or more. That's not JW. He's gone process(maybe overprocessing) the gameplan and make the high % play. It's not a bad thing, but not gonna cut it at UM. Exactly what **** wanted, an offense that resmbles his Michigan St. Spartans.

You all need to relax, they will get this chit worked out... Rookie QB, new system, terrible OL. Not sure what you all where expecting...

expecting him to do just as much as other freshmen and Rshirt frosh around tbe country

 

[KrazyCane]

What about Jameis Winston?... 40 touchdowns, 10 interceptions as a true freshman. I guess bc he threw 10 interceptions, Jarren Williams is better.

 

[KrazyCane]

What about redshirt freshman year Johnny Manziel... 26 TDs and 9 interceptions, 21 rushing TDs. Beat #1 ranked Alabama in Tuscaloosa... but but this is Jarrens first year guys i should applaud 0 interceptions and high completion percentages.

 

[ThomasM]

“Coach wants guys that are going to compete every play, every drill, every down, and that’s our standard,” Williams said. “When we’re any less of that standard he’s going to let us know like he did today in practice. He called us all out, let us know we’re not hitting the standard.”

Am I the only one that thinks the players aren't the only ones that don't understand what the "Miami standard" is? .

 

[HighSeas]

Crazy how Enos didn't implement the zone read option -- especially after seeing it work at Bama. Aside from Jarren picking up the first down after scanning the field I would've liked designed run plays considering his speed.

As far as intensity, it's as clear as day when you look at the tape. A tub of Chobani yogurt would put up more of a fight than our soft *** OL.

The TEs need to get a lot tougher in the run game. I think the glacial pace we play at is a major factor in the poor playing temperament. Standing in the huddle for 20 seconds and walking up to the line doesn't inspire physicality and aggression. It also gives the defense tons of time to get their wind and lock in mentally.

 

[LoungeLord]

After Wednesday’s drills, QB Jarren Williams touched on the poor team practice that had head coach Manny Diaz animated.

“Coach wants guys that are going to compete every play, every drill, every down, and that’s our standard,” Williams said. “When we’re any less of that standard he’s going to let us know like he did today in practice. He called us all out, let us know we’re not hitting the standard.”

Is it disappointing to still be having these types of practices after a down game vs. Central Michigan?

“It’s disappointing for sure,” Williams said. “We have three good days, then a day like that. We have to be more consistent.”

Right now, the Hurricanes offense is 128th in the country on third downs, converting just 23.3% of their attempts. The team is taking steps to correct those issues, and Williams feels as if part of the problem is UM’s demeanor on the field.

“I think it’s really an intensity thing. We can’t take any plays off. Watching the film, we just have to do a better job of keeping that intensity from first and second and carry over to third down. When we get to third down we really have to lock in because that’s when we have to convert. We’ve watched the film, have been correcting the mistakes we made. They’re all fixable things.”

After watching the film, Williams also mentioned that he feels he needs to take off and run more instead of trying to make throws that aren’t there.

“There was one play (vs. CMU) I stepped up, stepped up, stepped up, no one was open, I had a lot of green grass in front of me, I tried to force it in there,” Williams said. “I could have easily picked up the first down.”

Does he have a preference between taking snaps from under center and taking snaps from shotgun?

“Not really. Under center I haven’t done in a while, since I was 6, 7 years old, but I like it, and I like being in the gun, being versatile,” Williams said. “It’s challenging (seeing the field), something I’m still trying to get better at - make those good ball fakes, get my head around quick.”

It's just amazing that it doesn't bother any of these guys to get embarrassed in public and on national tv.