Few D Line comments

[mlbball99]

Just saw this pic of Darton after the game. Seems to be OK, if a picture is worth 1,000 words.

Speaking of which, Darton is good for getting an injury timeout once or twice a game. It’s because he’s an absolute bruiser. One of a kind player who is always in the action. Continues to be such a pleasant surprise.

Some other notes:
- Terry Lockett seems to be a full DE now. I think it’s a case of he’s too good to keep off the field, but Darton and EFC are great at DT.

- There was a few series I noticed Chase Simmons in over Caleb Okechuwku. Right away I saw Simmons get man handled to the ground and got no pressure. It led to some big Purdue plays. The one time Simmons got pressure, he went low on the QB for roughing the passer.

- Not a DLine comment, but he is a D Line guy eventually, but if you watch the LeQuint 1 yard TD run again, Rashard Perry does an unbelievable job blocking and creating a hole. He was also great on the Shrader fakes. Nice find for the power package.

 

[UpstateSM]

I am shocked at how good our DL is. That was my biggest worry and I was just totally wrong.

 

[baggerbob]

Just saw this pic of Darton after the game. Seems to be OK, if a picture is worth 1,000 words.

Speaking of which, Darton is good for getting an injury timeout once or twice a game. It’s because he’s an absolute bruiser. One of a kind player who is always in the action. Continues to be such a pleasant surprise.

Some other notes:
- Terry Lockett seems to be a full DE now. I think it’s a case of he’s too good to keep off the field, but Darton and EFC are great at DT.

- There was a few series I noticed Chase Simmons in over Caleb Okechuwku. Right away I saw Simmons get man handled to the ground and got no pressure. It led to some big Purdue plays. The one time Simmons got pressure, he went low on the QB for roughing the passer.

- Not a DLine comment, but he is a D Line guy eventually, but if you watch the LeQuint 1 yard TD run again, Rashard Perry does an unbelievable job blocking and creating a hole. He was also great on the Shrader fakes. Nice find for the power package.

Perry just might end up being the best defensive linemen since Tim Green.
He manhandled those big Purdue DL on those blocks, imagine what he will do going after people on defense.

 

[texascpa]

Darton reminds me of Macky Macpherson. Small for his position, but balls out every play and surprises you because he doesn't look like he should be playing.

 

[DilemaCuse]

- Not a DLine comment, but he is a D Line guy eventually, but if you watch the LeQuint 1 yard TD run again, Rashard Perry does an unbelievable job blocking and creating a hole. He was also great on the Shrader fakes. Nice find for the power package.

Thanks for pointing that out because I was wondering who that was in the backfield.

 

[Jake]

It was odd all night long…I was just expecting our defense to make plays on short yardage. Purdue has no feel for short yardage play calls.

I wonder if a linemen is tipping off defenses.

 

[SouthernCuse]

The broadcast also highlighted Darton's push on the center that was key to blowing up a play during the 1st quarter goal line stand. Nice shout out to him on national TV.
In the 4th announcer said 'Syracuse putting fresh defensive linemen in' heard that plenty for our opponents, haven't heard that in ages for SU it seems. So yeah, depth!

 

[OrangeAl]

Perry just might end up being the best defensive linemen since Tim Green.
He manhandled those big Purdue DL on those blocks, imagine what he will do going after people on defense.

I can't figure out why they've wasted 2 of his 4 frosh games as a blocking back instead of as a DL.
I want to see him battling on the line.

 

[Sudano]

I can't figure out why they've wasted 2 of his 4 frosh games as a blocking back instead of as a DL.
I want to see him battling on the line.

Short yardage blocking is very important, not wasted.

 

[OrangeAl]

Short yardage blocking is very important, not wasted.

True. He's contributing, but not developing at his real position.

 

[money3189]

I am shocked at how good our DL is. That was my biggest worry and I was just totally wrong.

Why are you shocked? Its one of the most experienced groups.

 

[money3189]

I can't figure out why they've wasted 2 of his 4 frosh games as a blocking back instead of as a DL.
I want to see him battling on the line.

Probably because he is not as good as the top guys yet. He will redshirt unless they get injuries.

 

[orangencpolice]

Rashad Perry should now be named “Baby Rhino”.

 

[SoBristol]

Why are you shocked? Its one of the most experienced groups.

And bigger by 10 or 12 LBs per man compared to last season.

The 240 lb DL kids have filled out. Also helps to have LBs with more size - Thompson, Lowery, McDonald.

 

[GoSU96]

I can't figure out why they've wasted 2 of his 4 frosh games as a blocking back instead of as a DL.
I want to see him battling on the line.

Wasted?

 

[baggerbob]

Rashad Perry should now be named “Baby Rhino”.

He is quicker to the hole, and seems to be a man child already.

 

[Dinkyspond]

Probably because he is not as good as the top guys yet. He will redshirt unless they get injuries.

He's played in all 3 games, I believe, as the short-yardage, goal line blocking back. If he plays in 5, his redshirt is gone. It seems he's entrenched in that job permanently so I don’t think he redshirts. One of these times, he's going to get the ball as a surprise and score a TD and we'll all be giddy about it.

 

[baggerbob]

He's played in all 3 games, I believe, as the short-yardage, goal line blocking back. If he plays in 5, his redshirt is gone. It seems he's entrenched in that job permanently so I don’t think he redshirts. One of these times, he's going to get the ball as a surprise and score a TD and we'll all be giddy about it.

That's why would like to find out if he can catch the ball, with his size and speed he could be the player to ignite the offense, as TE.

 

[JKinPhilly]

True. He's contributing, but not developing at his real position.

Do you know what he does in practice? How do you know he’s not developing as a DT.