GAME THREAD Official Game Thread -- WVU vs. Tennessee
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If we can't beat these guys going away, we are a long way from competing with Oklahoma for the Big XII. Subpar play so far from both sides of the ball. Some flashes of good, but too many mistakes.
First half takeaways...1. WVU emotion has faded away. 2. Tn looks like they feel they aren't the underdog. 3. WVU play calling on offense is just as pathetic as last year. 4. Grier looks like a second string QB forced into action not the hyped star. 5. kicker is the star of the game so far. Hope the second half, when it gets to be played, shows us more.
Sills had a dropped TD on the first field goal, Grier slightly overthrew Sills on the last possession of the first quarter, which would have been another TD. This game very well could have been 21-0 at the end of the first quarter.
You don’t, just pointing out the positives and providing a cautionary against being too pessimistic. If we clean up the poor tackling, we will pull away in the second half. Grier needs to settle down a little. He is just a little off.
That's what could make this game so frustrating. Missed opportunities that would have made a 13-7 game into a 28-7 game is can really demoralize this team if they come out in the second half an go 3 and out.
I've been pretty neutral about Holgerson, but one thing I've noticed is his teams are terrible at rebounding from disappointing series or even plays.
At least our d is getting some rest...hopefully we can put something together on our opening drive in the 3rd quarter. Our inability to run concerns me.
We are winning at the half......I swore to have a better attitude this year........the 2nd quarter is testing that pledge greatly.........:chairshot:
To be fair though, if Dana gets credit for Grier making good plays, he gets flak for poor play. It's the lack of discipline and fundamentals I fault him for.
I believe the WR, RB QB and OL coaches should share the load of blame in that case. We know you hate Dana you don't have to burn the screen with it.
That's because year after year we're the worst tackling team in America. Missed tackle after missed tackle. We get to the right spots, we just don't tackle.
Noticing persistent patterns of deficiency in strength/conditioning, tackling fundamentals, and general discipline is hating. Good to know.
Yep, they will be improve. They have skilled players, disciplined and well coached.
A lot do while standing on the sideline........but I do agree, he does "look" like a QB.......we shall see, but let's enjoy Grier this year. And let's hope that Grier doesn't think he's Manziel and tries to extend plays......just throw the damn ball away........no injuries.
Looked good in the second half. No where near ready to compete with Oklahoma. The biggest thing is these slow starts were apparent last year and shouldn't be happening. I know it's the first game, but this is supposed to be the most experienced and talented offense of Holgorsen's tenure.
40-14 happened. Narduzzi’s calling you, rotorooter. Better go unclog his drains.
Quite well. However, coaching points to be made....run defense got soft...failed to finish two more drives. that's not negative homer, just the facts.