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Too many variables to know how Lewis would do at SU. He's younger, out going personality and hungry. Those would be the only things I'll take in consideration. A younger Dino is no guarantee of success. Dino would destroy the MAC if he was currently coaching there.
 
One possible difference is on the importance of a dual threat QB. Who knows what Lewis thinks but after seeing Dungey and now Crum, you have to think he believes that is the way to go. Dino doesn't seem to agree.


Wasn't Lewis the lead on Tommy?
 
One possible difference is on the importance of a dual threat QB. Who knows what Lewis thinks but after seeing Dungey and now Crum, you have to think he believes that is the way to go. Dino doesn't seem to agree.
Not true anymore.
The QB that got away was dual threat and so is the one we signed.
 
Dino was pretty clear that he really doesn't like mobile QBs. He'd much rather have someone sit in the pocket so he doesn't get injured. He had no choice but to play Dungey. And, he even tried to get Dungey to be less agressive. But, Dungey be Dungey. There's a big difference between embracing the mobile QB aspect, and what Dino would prefer.
The QB they signed this year Landon is dual threat. Dino now knows he needS a QB with at least some mobility.

He wanted Dungey to be less aggressive so he would last the season.
 
Not true anymore.
The QB that got away was dual threat and so is the one we signed.

If Dino believes that then we should be bringing in a transfer to start next season. One recruit doesn't make a change of philosophy when all the others say the opposite.
 
If Dino believes that then we should be bringing in a transfer to start next season. One recruit doesn't make a change of philosophy when all the others say the opposite.
Who others? Actually the recruiting does signal a change in philosophy.
 
It’s just amazing to me that people who want to move on from Dino, would want to hire his protege.

You’d be getting the same system.

But WAY taller!
 
There's a difference between dual threat and someone who can extend plays.

Dual threat is just as likely to run the ball as throw it, you can use more RPO, and there's enough speed to make it work.

Extending plays, to me, is that you can feel the pocket collapse, know when to get out of there, keep your eyes downfield, and either make a run for it, or find a receiver breaking open down the field. That last part is what, in my opinion, Tommy really struggles with. I'm sure I'll be told I'm wrong or I'm stupid. Maybe it's something he can improve upon.

I saw more of it with Morgan in 1 drive plus 1 start than I saw all of last year and the first 7 games this year. It's something, at a minimum, that we really need given the type of OL talent we can realistically recruit.
 
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What Lewis has done at Kent State is pretty amazing. Dino has never been at a program long enough to be judged based on his recruits. Between covid, no real practice time, 2 new Coordinators, a new D scheme and more injuries than Carters got pills this year is an
Asterisk:)
Next year we will see if Dino can win with his guys.
 
There's a difference between dual threat and someone who can extend plays.

Dual threat is just as likely to run the ball as throw it, you can use more RPO, and there's enough speed to make it work.

Extending plays, to me, is that you can feel the pocket collapse, know when to get out of there, keep your eyes downfield, and either make a run for it, or find a receiver breaking open down the field. That last part is what, in my opinion, Tommy really struggles with. I'm sure I'll be told I'm wrong or I'm stupid. Maybe it's something he can improve upon.

I saw more of it with Morgan in 1 drive plus 1 start than I saw all of last year and the first 7 games this year. It's something, at a minimum, that we really need given the type of OL talent we can realistically recruit.
you are not wrong or stupid
 
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There's a difference between dual threat and someone who can extend plays.

Dual threat is just as likely to run the ball as throw it, you can use more RPO, and there's enough speed to make it work.

Extending plays, to me, is that you can feel the pocket collapse, know when to get out of there, keep your eyes downfield, and either make a run for it, or find a receiver breaking open down the field. That last part is what, in my opinion, Tommy really struggles with. I'm sure I'll be told I'm wrong or I'm stupid. Maybe it's something he can improve upon.

I saw more of it with Morgan in 1 drive plus 1 start than I saw all of last year and the first 7 games this year. It's something, at a minimum, that we really need given the type of OL talent we can realistically recruit.

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Tim lester is 3-0 at WMU is he the hottest thing around, some of you need to relax a bit on lewis, they are 3-0 because they are only playing MAC opponents, I'm sure they've won their first 3 MAC games since the 50's.
 
UB Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flash at noon, CBSSN, for Mac supremacy in the east. Best game of the day.
 
UB Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flash at noon, CBSSN, for Mac supremacy in the east. Best game of the day.
I just ran into Mr Riggins (Taylor Riggins dad) in Wegmans parking lot. He and I both agreed its a big game. He was exited for it. Btw Taylor has a owie (lol). Might be able to play in a bowl game but he is going back to UB next season.
 
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I just ran into Mr Riggins (Taylor Riggins dad) in Wegmans parking lot. He and I both agreed its a big game. He was exited for it. Btw Taylor has a owie (lol). Might be able to play in a bowl game but he is going back to UB next seaso
It will be interesting to see what Lewis comes up with against UB who outmans them and is the more established program. If he can pull the upset, his stock will go thru the roof.
 
Both Lester and Lewis are very good coaches. Wouldn't surprise me if Lester stays at WMU for a long time while Lewis is gone within 15 months. Wish them both every success.
 
41-70.. impressive on both ends. What a game
 
It seems the MAC doesn't play defense at all. Even Syracuse could average 13 or so points a game there.
Is it bad to think we would have lost to both Kent and Buffalo?
 

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