Marcus Sales

[cusestudent]

Do you guys think that he would have been the difference to get us to a bowl game? Personally, I believe he could have been the game changer that would have made us serious conference championship contenders.

 

[kcsu]

Do you guys think that he would have been the difference to get us to a bowl game? Personally, I believe he could have been the game changer that would have made us serious conference championship contenders.

Yes he would have. Marcus would have been our number one WR drawing the best corner from the other team. This would have made Alec even more productive. Losing sales and PTG was a huge blow as they were two play makers on a team that didnt have many.

 

[Fjoinkay]

No 5 game losing streak last year with a healthy number 5.

 

[OrangePA]

Do you guys think that he would have been the difference to get us to a bowl game? Personally, I believe he could have been the game changer that would have made us serious conference championship contenders.

Yes.

 

[EastCoast2]

any reports on how he's playing?

 

[cusestudent]

any reports on how he's playing?

He's been the go-to guy from what I hear. Sales and Lemon should be a pretty lethal combination this Fall.

 

[TexanMark]

If Sales and to a lessor extent PTG were around...I could've easily seen 7-8 regular season wins. We were so close to jumping up a level last year. Just converting a couple more First Downs each game is a huge difference maker. Each had the ability to do that.

 

[Faegan]

I would put Rutgers, UConn and Pitt as probable wins if he'd been around. Maybe 2 of those 3. Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda. Just about every team has a story like this.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Marcus is also Nassib's favorite target, why? because he seems to get open and catches the ball, makes sense. Don't care how fast Sales is or how much he benches, etc he can play the position. He and Lemon are clearly the best receivers we have, If Hale or Kobena could step up and prove to be the faster more athletic guy that can really get down the field, then we could have a nice group. Hoping that Lemon makes it back this year as well

 

[TexanMark]

Marcus is also Nassib's favorite target, why? because he seems to get open and catches the ball, makes sense. Don't care how fast Sales is or how much he benches, etc he can play the position. He and Lemon are clearly the best receivers we have, If Hale or Kobena could step up and prove to be the faster more athletic guy that can really get down the field, then we could have a nice group. Hoping that Lemon makes it back this year as well

Don't forget Flemming...now or never with him. We've heard great things about him..this year he needs to show he isn't just a practice all star.

 

[JeremyCuse]

I think people are forgetting that outside the pinstripe bowl Sales was a non factor two years ago. I am not sure how much of a difference he would have made last year maybe one additional win but not 2-3.

 

[Marsh01]

I think people are forgetting that outside the pinstripe bowl Sales was a non factor two years ago. I am not sure how much of a difference he would have made last year maybe one additional win but not 2-3.

This is kind of how I feel as well. He had one great game against a terrible secondary to boot basically. Now as far as depth goes he clearly would have helped. I think he probably would have made a 1 win difference which sadly is what we needed to make a bowl game.

I hope he comes back and is productive. We certainly need the dudes.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

I think people are forgetting that outside the pinstripe bowl Sales was a non factor two years ago. I am not sure how much of a difference he would have made last year maybe one additional win but not 2-3.

He never played that much 2 years ago, look at the number of plays that he was actually in? he made some nice catches though. Rutgers and Lville he had some. He sees the field well and gets open. Why was he not playing? well I think we figured as much out last summer, he was severely planted in the dog house for a long time. I don't think he makes 2-3 game difference either but I read here that Sales wasn't playing because he wasn't that good, that isn't true, he wasn't playing because of his work ethic and other stuff, however he has worked hard for him the past 18 months but obvioulsy had a severe lack of judgement last summer and paid for it. Sales isn't a world beater but he is the best pure wr we have, IMO

 

[GoSU96]

I think people are forgetting that outside the pinstripe bowl Sales was a non factor two years ago. I am not sure how much of a difference he would have made last year maybe one additional win but not 2-3.

Yeah, because kids don't develop, get better, gain coaches trust over time.

Jesus.

My guess is that at least Rutgers and probably the Uconn games end differently.

 

[GoSU96]

He never played that much 2 years ago, look at the number of plays that he was actually in? he made some nice catches though. Rutgers and Lville he had some. He sees the field well and gets open. Why was he not playing? well I think we figured as much out last summer, he was severely planted in the dog house for a long time. I don't think he makes 2-3 game difference either but I read here that Sales wasn't playing because he wasn't that good, that isn't true, he wasn't playing because of his work ethic and other stuff, however he has worked hard for him the past 18 months but obvioulsy had a severe lack of judgement last summer and paid for it. Sales isn't a world beater but he is the best pure wr we have, IMO

Sales and Lemon together give you two guys you can trust to move the sticks and make plays in the redzone.

The X-factor is if Kobena or Hale (two track guys) can provide the threat to get open deep and force the defense worry about the deep ball.

 

[OrangeinBoston]

I think people are forgetting that outside the pinstripe bowl Sales was a non factor two years ago. I am not sure how much of a difference he would have made last year maybe one additional win but not 2-3.

Completely WRONG. Sales had come on from the middle of the season onward and had been making crucial catches down the stretch. Just WRONG...

 

[TexanMark]

I think people are forgetting that outside the pinstripe bowl Sales was a non factor two years ago. I am not sure how much of a difference he would have made last year maybe one additional win but not 2-3.

He was critical in the USF and Rutgers games as I recalled...how many passes did Nassib miss over 15 yards? Hmm like a bunch, Sales had the ability to connect on some of them. I think the Rutgers and UConn games were so close...it is not hard to say those could easily turned with Sales being there.

Someone brought up a great point: Sales would draw the #1 corner and Lemon would be more effective matched up with #2.

 

[money3189]

it was never ability with him. He has great hands, average speed, average route running. He is just one of those guys that know how to get open and make plays. like was said before he didnt make alot of plays his Jr. year because he was in the doghouse and marrone wanted him to establish a work ethic knowing that it would eventually get the most out of him, so he was benched most of that season. We were able to get away with it because of delone carter and we were winning with the D. When we needed him the most, he stepped up. When he play he produced. We will see this year if it was all worth it

 

[JeremyCuse]

Yeah, because kids don't develop, get better, gain coaches trust over time.

Jesus.

My guess is that at least Rutgers and probably the Uconn games end differently.

Where did I say anything about him not getting better or developing? And what does developing the coaches trust have anything to do with winning games? Are we reading the same post?

 

[JeremyCuse]

He never played that much 2 years ago, look at the number of plays that he was actually in? he made some nice catches though. Rutgers and Lville he had some. He sees the field well and gets open. Why was he not playing? well I think we figured as much out last summer, he was severely planted in the dog house for a long time. I don't think he makes 2-3 game difference either but I read here that Sales wasn't playing because he wasn't that good, that isn't true, he wasn't playing because of his work ethic and other stuff, however he has worked hard for him the past 18 months but obvioulsy had a severe lack of judgement last summer and paid for it. Sales isn't a world beater but he is the best pure wr we have, IMO

Pretty much agree with everything you said here. I never thought Sales wasnt playing because of talent, I think it was clear other factos were at play, I am certainly happy to have him back this year.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Completely WRONG. Sales had come on from the middle of the season onward and had been making crucial catches down the stretch. Just WRONG...

How is that wrong? He had one big game during the season which was Rutgers, were not talking about Marvin Harrison or Calvin Johnson missing there Senior years of college here.

 

[money3189]

How is that wrong? He had one big game during the season which was Rutgers, were not talking about Marvin Harrison or Calvin Johnson missing there Senior years of college here.

sales is not harrison or calvin johnson, we all agree. I do think he could have been a factor in the rutgers and uconn games. missed out redzones opportunities and turnovers vs rutgers, sales playmaking ability could have put us up a couple scores. uconn, a play or two could have won the game for us.even though I think the offense played well enough vs uconn. The D lost that game in my opinion.

 

[Scooch]

He never played that much 2 years ago, look at the number of plays that he was actually in? he made some nice catches though. Rutgers and Lville he had some. He sees the field well and gets open. Why was he not playing? well I think we figured as much out last summer, he was severely planted in the dog house for a long time. I don't think he makes 2-3 game difference either but I read here that Sales wasn't playing because he wasn't that good, that isn't true, he wasn't playing because of his work ethic and other stuff, however he has worked hard for him the past 18 months but obvioulsy had a severe lack of judgement last summer and paid for it. Sales isn't a world beater but he is the best pure wr we have, IMO

I'm disappointed that this glorious backhanded compliment hasn't gotten more attention.

 

[SUFan44]

Sales and Lemon together give you two guys you can trust to move the sticks and make plays in the redzone.

The X-factor is if Kobena or Hale (two track guys) can provide the threat to get open deep and force the defense worry about the deep ball.

No, the X-factor is can Nassib hit Kobena or Hale down the field for big plays.

No matter if Kobena or Hale can get open. Can Nassib improve from abysmal to just below average on deep balls. If he can at least throw the ball inbounds and allow his received to make a play, we could be really good next year IMO.

 

[JeremyCuse]

He was critical in the USF and Rutgers games as I recalled...how many passes did Nassib miss over 15 yards? Hmm like a bunch, Sales had the ability to connect on some of them. I think the Rutgers and UConn games were so close...it is not hard to say those could easily turned with Sales being there.

Someone brought up a great point: Sales would draw the #1 corner and Lemon would be more effective matched up with #2.

Well he did catch the winning TD versus South Florida but that was his only catch of the game, I dont think I would call that a critical performance. I think versus Rutgers this past year he could have made a huge difference. I dont think he would have changed the outcome versus UConn as the offense pretty much moved at will in the second half but the D couldnt stop anybody. Sales had a good intermediate game which will help Alec out a lot and could really be huge if we can develop some sort of deep threat.