I actually do not think Lindsay's big issue is at the LOS, I think he actually makes decent reads and has a good first cut. It is the second level that gives him trouble. He looks uncomfortable running in space.
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Just about three weeks until Spring practices start
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I actually do not think Lindsay's big issue is at the LOS, I think he actually makes decent reads and has a good first cut. It is the second level that gives him trouble. He looks uncomfortable running in space.
He seems to look for contact when he is in space.
At the beginning of the season, Lindsay did have problems at the LOS. He was too eager and hit the hole hard (even if there wasn't a hole). As the season progressed, he found patience. Was a great thing to see. Next progression is his vision and setting up defenders on the 2nd and 3rd levels when he busts through.
Competition at the line will be extremely interesting this spring. The only lock I see right now is Nembot at RT. I don't see him moving any other place. Kelly has improved at C, but we will see if there is anyone who can play center better, or if he would do better as a guard. Same thing with Irwin, if there is a better LT he could move to one of the G's.
aik
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OL competition is going to be the best in years for the spring. That isn't to say in September we're going to "road grade" people as Denver Johnson infamously suggested but the position battles should be solid.
I like Irwin at LG but out of necessity he may still be our best LT. The Huckins/Kough battle at LG will be a good one. I would guess the right side and center are more decided to start practice but would like to see some healthy competition to get the idea that our starters won it by sweat rather than default. My prediction going into August practices is Irwin-Huckins-Kelley-Callahan-Nembot left to right.
Yes
and Irwin at LT.
But more competitive. Guys are working to hold that spot. First time in 12-14 years.
I thought Kough looked really good at Guard when he played. Was pleasantly surprised with him. Plus he looks huge out there.
badbone63
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Huckins? Kough looked good out there, It will be Irwin,Kough,Kelly,Callahan,Nembot. They will need to fail badly for Bernardi to tweek, shift or make changes.
I was talking people to challenge Irwin.
Absolutely forgotten and over-looked: John Lisella!
Or how about a move of Michael Mathews to OL? He's not really needed at DE and played OT, TE and even some fullback is HS.
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DiggerBuffs
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I wrote a lot (blog) on this and then went, it's just repetitive and unoriginal for the most part, so instead of finishing here are my thoughts for what is now officially Spring Ball:
Keys/Questions
1.Defensive Scheme and Personnel-Need to see who fits in what position and who steps up. Need better LB play from Gillam or someone else. Interested to see all the JUCO guys and how a year off Samson Kafovalu looks.
2. Kicker-Who steps up and can drill FGs? I am going w/ the walk-on while Diego kicksoff.
3. Offensive Line-Who fills in at open Guard spots? Didn't really see anyone take much time from the 5th year guys.
4. Offensive Playmakers-Unfortunately I don't see this question getting answered until Fall due to all the injuries at both RB and WR for spring. Expect a jump from Fields and especially Donovan Lee.
5. Frosh or Soph Difference maker-Have a lot of freshman for Spring Ball (for first time in a long time) and a lot of sophomores. Interested to see Keeney and Center at TE and how the group of DT/DEs look in this group.
Keys/Questions
1.Defensive Scheme and Personnel-Need to see who fits in what position and who steps up. Need better LB play from Gillam or someone else. Interested to see all the JUCO guys and how a year off Samson Kafovalu looks.
2. Kicker-Who steps up and can drill FGs? I am going w/ the walk-on while Diego kicksoff.
3. Offensive Line-Who fills in at open Guard spots? Didn't really see anyone take much time from the 5th year guys.
4. Offensive Playmakers-Unfortunately I don't see this question getting answered until Fall due to all the injuries at both RB and WR for spring. Expect a jump from Fields and especially Donovan Lee.
5. Frosh or Soph Difference maker-Have a lot of freshman for Spring Ball (for first time in a long time) and a lot of sophomores. Interested to see Keeney and Center at TE and how the group of DT/DEs look in this group.
Faction2Buff
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Nope
From Adam on Rivals:
The Buffaloes will practice four times this coming week. The first three will be closed to the public and media, with the exception of the first 30-minutes. Their practice next Saturday (Feb. 21) will be open and is scheduled to go from 8:40-11 am.
https://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1736684
I take that to mean that the practices are open to media for 30 minutes. Either way, I'm not going over just to see them stretch. I'll try to make it Saturday, though.
A victim of "tweetitis?"
I agree with this completely. I got to sit in the student section in the first row for the Utah game, and there were three runs by Lindsey to our side. On all three runs he was faced with three defenders,found the crease and popped quick and hard for an extra 3 yards. It reminded me of the way Chris Brown was before he blew up with the big yardage games. He was known as the back who just never lost yards. Knowing how deadly second and long, and third and long are to an offense, I would sacrifice second level elusiveness for a good first read back. In that game, you couldn't help but notice the energy in his carries.
something else from that game that I keep forgetting to get on here, we were in a spot that let us see that on Sefo's touchdown pass into the horseshoe, he didn't just look off the safety, he completely no looked the pass. My brother-in-law and I both looked at each other immediately and said, "did he just no look that pass? "Then later after the game we both couldn't help but wonder if he also didn't "no look" the fatal interception.
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Bumping this thread. A lot of the praise from MacIntyre has been for upperclassmen, but Devin Ross and especially Phillip Lindsay were singled out as well. Seems like the adjustment to the new defensive scheme will be ongoing (not unexpected). Seems OL, DL, and secondary look like strengths. Depth at ILB, TE, and WR looks shaky right now. Too bad Wantanabe did not practice at all, was hoping he might be a pleasant surprise for 2015, but seems unlikely.