Future

[anomander]

I know we are undefeated this year , and it always seems like it's a year away, but...


Morris
McFarlane
Fredericks

Lewis
Dungey Strickland
Custis/Enoicy Moore Erv AC
Ishmael Parris Conway Shanley Emerich Roberts Palmer Bris

Simmons Slayton Clark Suga Bear
Ealey Guidice Samuels Sheppard
Hodge Franklin Bennett
Taylor Henderson Thomas
Morgan Winefield
Dowels Hudson
Cordy Williams
Scissum



If we can manage to make a bowl, and return 17 of 22 starters, including a whole herd of 2nd stringers, plus all the redshirts, and the makings of a decent recruiting class, we may actually have some pretty high expectations. The key is to make it to 6 wins this year, and the way some of our opponents are looking it shouldn't be as hard as may have been expected before the season started.

 

[SUFan44]

Question for those that know a bit more than I do - there was a decent amount of hype involving Custis & Enoicy. They have yet to do much of anything. I realize they're only in their second years and both are bigger receivers who sometimes take longer than others, but just wish those two would have been able to do something in terms of playing time - as I don't think our WR corps is that strong.

 

[TheCusian]

Question for those that know a bit more than I do - there was a decent amount of hype involving Custis & Enoicy. They have yet to do much of anything. I realize they're only in their second years and both are bigger receivers who sometimes take longer than others, but just wish those two would have been able to do something in terms of playing time - as I don't think our WR corps is that strong.

I don't know. I do know that Estime and Ishmeal are ACC receivers. And we have a guy who can get them the ball.

 

[anomander]

Question for those that know a bit more than I do - there was a decent amount of hype involving Custis & Enoicy. They have yet to do much of anything. I realize they're only in their second years and both are bigger receivers who sometimes take longer than others, but just wish those two would have been able to do something in terms of playing time - as I don't think our WR corps is that strong.

I think those 2 are the biggest mysteries on the team. Maybe they were better fits in McDonald's offense? Maybe their both tweeners. I really wish Custis didn't burn his RS last year. What's weird with him is he went from WR to start the year, but when he disappeared for the rest of the season I was told he was practicing with the TE's. Now he's back with the WR's. I know he's raw, and it looks like he's 3rd string WR , but I always thought he could be a dynamic TE if he was willing to bulk up a bit. Plus it's not like he doesn't have the body where he could easily put on some weight.

Enoicy is another mystery. We heard how good he was doing in camp last year until he got hurt. Now I don't even remember seeing him get on the field even in mop up duty. Could he have been another guy that fit better into what McDonald was trying to do, cause he always seems like a bit of a tweener.

Regardless, both seem like they are too good of athletes to not be utilized some how.

 

[dasher]

I question where Morris and Mcfarlane would rank as far as being ACC running backs.

 

[CUSU]

I question where Morris and Mcfarlane would rank as far as being ACC running backs.

I think Mcfarlane would be an avg. RB. Fredericks has a chance to be above avg.

 

[Chip]

I'm not sure what I think of your haiku formatting, but I like the message.

As Go said, if the OL develops, it has potential to be a very good team. If I'm being greedy, I'd like there to be one more WR who scares the opponent, but I'm not sure where that will magically come from.

 

[Alsacs]

I know we are undefeated this year , and it always seems like it's a year away, but...


Morris
McFarlane
Fredericks

Lewis
Dungey Strickland
Custis/Enoicy Moore Erv AC
Ishmael Parris Conway Shanley Emerich Roberts Palmer Bris

Simmons Slayton Clark Suga Bear
Ealey Guidice Samuels Sheppard
Hodge Franklin Bennett
Taylor Henderson Thomas
Morgan Winefield
Dowels Hudson
Cordy Williams
Scissum



If we can manage to make a bowl, and return 17 of 22 starters, including a whole herd of 2nd stringers, plus all the redshirts, and the makings of a decent recruiting class, we may actually have some pretty high expectations. The key is to make it to 6 wins this year, and the way some of our opponents are looking it shouldn't be as hard as may have been expected before the season started.

Do we have any CB prospects down the pipe? Either in this recruiting class or redshirting? Or is it just baptism by fire and hope they get better with more experience?

 

[FrancoPizza]

I'd like there to be one more WR who scares the opponent.

CMU and Rhode Island might be scared with our current WRs, but not the top of the ACC. So personally, I'd like to have at least one more than zero.

And I hope Ish can prove me wrong.

 

[upperdeck]

I think we are a team of #3 WRs and #2 type RBs, but you can win without of the oline plays solid and you dont turn the ball over. I think Ish can be a #2 but lacks a pure #1 speed. I think Brisly can be a #2 but is route running is very poor at times . in the Wake game on the play before the trick play he ran a double move but it was a lazy sloppy route making it easy for the DB to stay on him. he never sold the hook or the out just stutter stepped the move, if he cleaned that up the corner would be forced to drive and then he could go by him.

go back and watch the Wake Wr and how many times they turned our DB's around, as to whether thats a better job by the WR or worse tech by the DB the coaches would have to say. I always felt if I could make the DB go where i wanted him then it was easy to create the separation the QB needed to make a clean throw. its not always about the WR getting to a spot its about making the DB protect a spot the WR is not really going to.

 

[TheCusian]

I think we are a team of #3 WRs and #2 type RBs, but you can win without of the oline plays solid and you dont turn the ball over. I think Ish can be a #2 but lacks a pure #1 speed. I think Brisly can be a #2 but is route running is very poor at times . in the Wake game on the play before the trick play he ran a double move but it was a lazy sloppy route making it easy for the DB to stay on him. he never sold the hook or the out just stutter stepped the move, if he cleaned that up the corner would be forced to drive and then he could go by him. go back and watch the Wake Wr and how many times they turned our DB's around, as to whether thats a better job by the WR or worse tech by the DB the coaches would have to say. I always felt if I could make the DB go where i wanted him then it was easy to create the separation the QB needed to make a clean throw. its not always about the WR getting to a spot its about making the DB protect a spot the WR is not really going to.

Coach B alluded to technique issues in the 2nd Q as problematic. Said they cleaned it up some later.

 

[Oswego93]

The Custis/Enoicy enigma drives me nuts. Both these guys (especially Custis) seem to have the natural gifts that we SORELY need in our wr corps...yet can't seem to get on the field for a few plays per game designed to exploit those gifts.

It's still early yet, but I'd really hoped those guys would pan out.

 

[Orange4]

If Dungey keeps developing a good/great QB makes an average to above average team great. That with our defense and how it is a great defense year after year, we are a good QB away from being an ACC contender in my opinion.

 

[Nahson]

I think we are a team of #3 WRs and #2 type RBs, but you can win without of the oline plays solid and you dont turn the ball over. I think Ish can be a #2 but lacks a pure #1 speed. I think Brisly can be a #2 but is route running is very poor at times . in the Wake game on the play before the trick play he ran a double move but it was a lazy sloppy route making it easy for the DB to stay on him. he never sold the hook or the out just stutter stepped the move, if he cleaned that up the corner would be forced to drive and then he could go by him.

go back and watch the Wake Wr and how many times they turned our DB's around, as to whether thats a better job by the WR or worse tech by the DB the coaches would have to say. I always felt if I could make the DB go where i wanted him then it was easy to create the separation the QB needed to make a clean throw. its not always about the WR getting to a spot its about making the DB protect a spot the WR is not really going to.

I used to be in the "WR need to be fast" camp but now I think that speed is probably one of the more overrated qualities for WR. Anquan Boldin, Jerry Rice, Larry Fitzgerald, all "lacked a pure #1 speed". His body control, route running, and hands are enough to establish him as a #1. Plus, he sure didn't look like he lacked speed running away from that wake defender on that 50 yard TD. He's a young WR getting balls thrown to him by a committee of below average QB's (last year) and a true freshman (this year). Dungey's Jr. and Ish's senior year... Teams will be scared of Ish. Book it.

 

[retro44]

I think Mcfarlane would be an avg. RB. Fredericks has a chance to be above avg.

I believe Morris is averaging 6.5 YPC. and Fredericks is averaging 6.2 YPC. got to be up in the top 20% in the league

 

[Nahson]

Looking even further than just next year, Sr. Ish, Custis, Enoicy, Erv/ Jr. Dungey, Fredricks, Strictland/ Soph Moe, plus if our o-line class from this year can develop... We should be VERY good.

 

[anomander]

I'm not sure what I think of your haiku formatting, but I like the message.

As Go said, if the OL develops, it has potential to be a very good team. If I'm being greedy, I'd like there to be one more WR who scares the opponent, but I'm not sure where that will magically come from.

What really sucks is I took the time to type it out how the offense and defense would be lined up as if on the field, but when I posted it everything just got clumped together. :noidea:

 

[HeaterCuse22]

I know we are undefeated this year , and it always seems like it's a year away, but...


Morris
McFarlane
Fredericks

Lewis
Dungey Strickland
Custis/Enoicy Moore Erv AC
Ishmael Parris Conway Shanley Emerich Roberts Palmer Bris

Simmons Slayton Clark Suga Bear
Ealey Guidice Samuels Sheppard
Hodge Franklin Bennett
Taylor Henderson Thomas
Morgan Winefield
Dowels Hudson
Cordy Williams
Scissum



If we can manage to make a bowl, and return 17 of 22 starters, including a whole herd of 2nd stringers, plus all the redshirts, and the makings of a decent recruiting class, we may actually have some pretty high expectations. The key is to make it to 6 wins this year, and the way some of our opponents are looking it shouldn't be as hard as may have been expected before the season started.

No Cullen?

 

[Full_Rebar]

Read the bottom "If we can manage to make a bowl, and return 17 of 22 starters, including a whole herd of 2nd stringers, plus all the redshirts, and the makings of a decent recruiting class, we may actually have some pretty high expectations. "

 

[anomander]

No Cullen?

Who is he going to bump out of the 2 deep? Everybody's favorite 3rd stringer Taylor?

 

[tep624]

Who is he going to bump out of the 2 deep? Everybody's favorite 3rd stringer Taylor?

 

[anomander]

Did I miss it last game because I saw Thomas in before Taylor.

 

[Crusty]

I'm not sure what I think of your haiku formatting, but I like the message.

As Go said, if the OL develops, it has potential to be a very good team. If I'm being greedy, I'd like there to be one more WR who scares the opponent, but I'm not sure where that will magically come from.

Womack next year. Kid has a great pair of hands.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

Scissum

This pretty much sums up my reaction to that list

 

[Trueblue25]

I think we'll have the best linebackers in the conference over the next 3 years.