Rocco
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How on earth did we lose that game? Lack of discipline, blown coverages, horrendous communication, coaching miscues and failed execution. That's how.
First off, kudos to Maryland for making plays and to CJ Brown for playing a great game. Made good reads all day and kept good composure the whole game. Had he connected on the 2 or 3 missed throws to his wide open WRs way downfield, this game would've really been blown open. Edsall and staff called a great offensive gameplan that completely exploited our weaknesses. Yet again, the blueprint for beating Bullough's D is on tape. With that being said, Edsall & Co can resume pounding salt.
I'm still hoarse and likely will be until Wednesday or Thursday. What. That game was the epitome of frustrating. For every good play we made, we shot ourselves in the foot twice. 589 yards of offense and 20 points with the last TD coming in garbage time? That simply cannot happen, ever. Our offense looked good for the most part, but stupid penalties and horrific bonehead plays killed most of the momentum in its tracks.
Had Hunt been able to make a few really easy throws, our offensive numbers would've been that much better. He deserves alot of the blame, but certainly not all of it. The fact that Hunt had a "communication" issue on that pick 6 is inexcuseable. You don't throw the ball to a wide open DB. I've watched that replay about 10 times and it gets worse every time I watch it. That killed an impressive drive. His mechanics looked awful during that game. He badly threw behind or above receivers on about 6-7 times. All of those throws were easy and would've resulted in 1st downs. Need him to step up and make good throws here. It doesn't need to be perfect, just catchable. The offensive facemask flag on that run to the outside was a joke. Terrel, let go. You had him beat when you stiff-armed him. You know this isn't the rodeo, I mean What. Busted drive.
As bad as Hunt was with his arm, he had yet another strong performance on the ground. That's what sets him apart from the other QB's on this roster and why he is the starter IMO. People clamoring for Wilson's arm have a right, but if you are an opposing DC, it wouldn't be difficult to gameplan for Wilson. Bring pressure and play press coverage would completely send Wilson into an oblivion. Hunt is our best option right now, and as I said last week, he controls our destiny. I'm still bullish on the kid, but he really needs to focus on his arm.
Dropped passes were an issue as well. On that first drive, Broyld dropped a 6 ball that hit him in stride in the hands. McFarlane dropped a big gainer.
Not sure what is going on with this rotation at RB. It is ridiculously confusing and ruins momentum on drives. I understand that McD wants fresh legs and that the 5 RBs all have their own packages, but there is WAYYYY too much subbing in and out. Moore should be in on any 3rd and short. Why Morris was ever in during that 3rd and 2 is unfathomable. Maryland had no answer to what we were doing with our run game up to that point, so you switch it up? Yikes. Still not a fan of PTG on sweeps or off tackle, but he is productive inside. The Erv Philips stuffed run may have been the most predictable play I've ever seen (besides that blocked punt of course). That kid needs the ball in his hands more. He lined up in the slot most of the game, but never saw one ball. He was open every play. Wide open on a few. McD needs to pick a RB or 2 and stick with them.
Hickey, you know better. What a horrible penalty.
Super disappointed in Esk, Davis and the rest of the secondary. There needs to be some very evident attitude adjustments if this team is going to win any more games. Not liking what I'm seeing out of many of our "leaders". A little too much "I" and not enough "we" IMO.
Shafer was waving the white flag by not going for it in Maryland territory on 4th and short. Hunt or Moore could've tripped and gotten a first down, but you punt instead down 3 scores. Unreal. Also, he cannot ever get a flag called on himself. I love Shaf and his emotion as much as anyone, but that was ridiculous that he got nailed for unsportsmanlike conduct. He looked like JB out there sans the flinging of a sports jacket.
Lots of mistakes made by both the players and the coaching staff. I am getting worried, but some of you need to get off the ledge. This board was diseased Sat afternoon/night. I took one peak and came back today for the first time. Step away from the keyboard and have a bottle of scotch. Just don't post when you're livid, lmao!
I was miserable Sat night and yesterday. I've moved on and am super curious about this ND game. I'm predicting either a Cuse win or a ND blowout. I don't think we see anything in between that.
First off, kudos to Maryland for making plays and to CJ Brown for playing a great game. Made good reads all day and kept good composure the whole game. Had he connected on the 2 or 3 missed throws to his wide open WRs way downfield, this game would've really been blown open. Edsall and staff called a great offensive gameplan that completely exploited our weaknesses. Yet again, the blueprint for beating Bullough's D is on tape. With that being said, Edsall & Co can resume pounding salt.
I'm still hoarse and likely will be until Wednesday or Thursday. What. That game was the epitome of frustrating. For every good play we made, we shot ourselves in the foot twice. 589 yards of offense and 20 points with the last TD coming in garbage time? That simply cannot happen, ever. Our offense looked good for the most part, but stupid penalties and horrific bonehead plays killed most of the momentum in its tracks.
Had Hunt been able to make a few really easy throws, our offensive numbers would've been that much better. He deserves alot of the blame, but certainly not all of it. The fact that Hunt had a "communication" issue on that pick 6 is inexcuseable. You don't throw the ball to a wide open DB. I've watched that replay about 10 times and it gets worse every time I watch it. That killed an impressive drive. His mechanics looked awful during that game. He badly threw behind or above receivers on about 6-7 times. All of those throws were easy and would've resulted in 1st downs. Need him to step up and make good throws here. It doesn't need to be perfect, just catchable. The offensive facemask flag on that run to the outside was a joke. Terrel, let go. You had him beat when you stiff-armed him. You know this isn't the rodeo, I mean What. Busted drive.
As bad as Hunt was with his arm, he had yet another strong performance on the ground. That's what sets him apart from the other QB's on this roster and why he is the starter IMO. People clamoring for Wilson's arm have a right, but if you are an opposing DC, it wouldn't be difficult to gameplan for Wilson. Bring pressure and play press coverage would completely send Wilson into an oblivion. Hunt is our best option right now, and as I said last week, he controls our destiny. I'm still bullish on the kid, but he really needs to focus on his arm.
Dropped passes were an issue as well. On that first drive, Broyld dropped a 6 ball that hit him in stride in the hands. McFarlane dropped a big gainer.
Not sure what is going on with this rotation at RB. It is ridiculously confusing and ruins momentum on drives. I understand that McD wants fresh legs and that the 5 RBs all have their own packages, but there is WAYYYY too much subbing in and out. Moore should be in on any 3rd and short. Why Morris was ever in during that 3rd and 2 is unfathomable. Maryland had no answer to what we were doing with our run game up to that point, so you switch it up? Yikes. Still not a fan of PTG on sweeps or off tackle, but he is productive inside. The Erv Philips stuffed run may have been the most predictable play I've ever seen (besides that blocked punt of course). That kid needs the ball in his hands more. He lined up in the slot most of the game, but never saw one ball. He was open every play. Wide open on a few. McD needs to pick a RB or 2 and stick with them.
Hickey, you know better. What a horrible penalty.
Super disappointed in Esk, Davis and the rest of the secondary. There needs to be some very evident attitude adjustments if this team is going to win any more games. Not liking what I'm seeing out of many of our "leaders". A little too much "I" and not enough "we" IMO.
Shafer was waving the white flag by not going for it in Maryland territory on 4th and short. Hunt or Moore could've tripped and gotten a first down, but you punt instead down 3 scores. Unreal. Also, he cannot ever get a flag called on himself. I love Shaf and his emotion as much as anyone, but that was ridiculous that he got nailed for unsportsmanlike conduct. He looked like JB out there sans the flinging of a sports jacket.
Lots of mistakes made by both the players and the coaching staff. I am getting worried, but some of you need to get off the ledge. This board was diseased Sat afternoon/night. I took one peak and came back today for the first time. Step away from the keyboard and have a bottle of scotch. Just don't post when you're livid, lmao!
I was miserable Sat night and yesterday. I've moved on and am super curious about this ND game. I'm predicting either a Cuse win or a ND blowout. I don't think we see anything in between that.
