Confidence of this team
September 4th, 2017 at 1:00 PM ^
Pass-pro was pretty good too. I did not expect that.
Speight is a big guy that needs some time to wind up and throw, and he got it.
September 4th, 2017 at 11:31 AM ^
Honestly, it seemed like Speight never really got into a rhythm. Which I'd say is to be expected for a QB in his 1st game with all new recievers and a new Oline. Despite that, we took on what should be 1 of the best defenses in the country this year and came out on top. I'll take that in the 1st game of the year. We'll see what this team truly looks like going forward.
September 4th, 2017 at 11:38 AM ^
September 4th, 2017 at 3:03 PM ^
This...
UM just faced what will likely be the second best D they see until the last game of the regular season..and they shredded it. This team served notice to the rest of the conference and the country.
It really is amazing what GREAT coaching can do with GREAT, albeit young/raw, talent.
September 4th, 2017 at 10:56 AM ^
Thanks for the hit, OP. I'm refreshing this page every 5 minutes looking for something, anything. I'm sure there's a 12-step program for this but I don't want it.
To your question, the first drive of the second half. Icewater in the veins and let everyone know the team wasn't going to suffer fools. We may have left points on the board after that, yet that drive was as good as it gets.
September 4th, 2017 at 12:52 PM ^
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September 4th, 2017 at 1:02 PM ^
Next year, year three, is going to be scary.
September 4th, 2017 at 1:46 PM ^
September 4th, 2017 at 10:59 AM ^
I'm not worried anymore. Hurst, McCray, Gary and Kinnel provide leadership. I was pleasantly surprised to see some younger players like Bush, Metellus, and Hudson showing swag. Those guys will be great leaders next year.
September 4th, 2017 at 11:00 AM ^
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September 4th, 2017 at 11:20 AM ^
Did he play again? The way he held his arm is the way people hold their arms when they've broken a collarbone. Worrying, especially with how well he played.
September 4th, 2017 at 11:33 AM ^
September 4th, 2017 at 11:43 AM ^
Ambry is still pretty light but he is gonna be a playmaker. FF on that kickoff return. Harbaugh favorite. He may not be completely ready physically but he will benefit greatly from just being on the field. After a few games he may prove to be a upgrade this season over Watson.
September 4th, 2017 at 12:53 PM ^
September 4th, 2017 at 12:04 PM ^
I wouldn't say Lavert got beat on that play. The coverage was good, it's just that the throw & catch were better.
September 4th, 2017 at 12:57 PM ^
Would love for Franks to attempt that pass over and over again. No way he consistently places that ball like he did there. He never did again.
September 4th, 2017 at 11:02 AM ^
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September 5th, 2017 at 8:34 AM ^
Yeah, it can hardly get any worse than to give up two pick-sixes in a row to give up the lead in a big game on the road, and yet he/they fought through it and won convincingly. Excellent confidence booster.
September 4th, 2017 at 11:08 AM ^
SNOWFLAKE
September 4th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
September 4th, 2017 at 11:12 AM ^
be confident about, but lets not get ahead of ourselves. Your never as good as you think you are after a big win or as bad as you think are after a tough loss. Florida offense was 119th in the country last year. The season begins in Happy Valley....lets work out the kinks leading up to that game. Our defense played lights out....looking forward to seeing more of the depth/speed come out when Luigi and Jeter get healthy. On offense I feel there plenty of great things to still see play out....DPJ, Oliver Martin and more Ty Isaac please. Go Blue!
September 4th, 2017 at 11:21 AM ^
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September 4th, 2017 at 11:54 AM ^
one of the best I can remember here at SS. He went in the 3rd round, btw. Metellus had a great first game, but how often was he tested downfield?
September 4th, 2017 at 12:00 PM ^
Metellus was matched up m2m and Zaire threw his way 2-3 times in the 4th. I think he had one pbu and the other 2 where probably uncatchable but he had tight coverage on both. Small sample size still but he appears to be legit.
September 4th, 2017 at 12:26 PM ^
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September 4th, 2017 at 12:06 PM ^
Does anyone have data on how often Air Force O-linemen cause serious injuries to opposing defenders?
I understand the risk; I'm just wondering if all these people are worrying for a good reason.
September 4th, 2017 at 1:27 PM ^
September 4th, 2017 at 2:37 PM ^
Right -- I know that they're undersized and that they do lots of cut blocking.
Has everyone ever conclusively shown that they injure opposing linemen at a significantly higher rate?
September 5th, 2017 at 8:25 AM ^
That's the first thing I worried about when I saw the schedule. With all the cutting and potential to lose several defensive lineman, I cannot understand ever scheduling military academies
September 4th, 2017 at 11:35 AM ^
this was a GEM...watching all the other games many of the big name teams struggled...Most came back but they struggled for better or most of the game..Michigan did NOT..Yes those 2 pic sixs were awful and demoralizing but other than that is was a dominating opening game..Teams improve most from week 1 to week 2...Watch out Cincy this team will ony get better with each passing day.
If I had one bone to pick it would be TDS not FGs... 6 FG attempts..If even 2 of those are converted its a rout
September 4th, 2017 at 11:40 AM ^
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September 4th, 2017 at 11:49 AM ^
September 4th, 2017 at 11:50 AM ^
I respectfully disagree. Florida was outmatched physically, schematically and we were just hungier. Florida's D is top 3 in the SEC, they couldn't match our skill position players and our O line blocked pretty well. All new starters so they should improve. The only comparable defense athletically will be OSU going forward.
September 4th, 2017 at 12:13 PM ^
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September 4th, 2017 at 11:54 AM ^
Brandon Watson had a beautiful PBU that hasn't gotten much mention. It gave me a lot more confidence in his ability.
September 4th, 2017 at 4:11 PM ^
Agreed..but I also liked his overall body language. It was like he knew he belonged there and was out to make plays. The whole team showed a lot of confidence and 'swagger' from start to finish. Think they are taking on the personality of JH.
September 4th, 2017 at 11:54 AM ^
September 4th, 2017 at 12:14 PM ^
1st game! Mistakes did make this game closer than it was like a first down on the 8 and come away with nothing, lost 2 yards, false start, missed FG but again 1st game, young team on the road. On the other hand we have a kicker, a ton of young talent, the best DC in the country and the best coach in the country and it wasn't Akron, Bowling Green, Arkansas St we were playing it was Florida and without all the 1st game mistakes we hang another 500 yard performance on them in the first game of the season not a bowl game that you have a month to prepare for and did it with the youngest team in the country
September 4th, 2017 at 1:03 PM ^