Had Enough

Yes, we upgraded. You just never actually said that. The fact remains that defensively the players most important to our defense this year and this weekend spent a significant amount of time on the field two years ago. And gave up 57. I hope they remember it well. And play like it pissed them off.

I always find these shitty posts interesting. I’m sure you were “embarrassed” losing to KU. That was a team loss yet you call out certain dudes like a simple minded gimp. Washington had 100 yards, 2 TDs in that game fyi. 350 passing for Casey. Of the top 10 in defensive snaps from that game, 3 are starters this year. 3 are NFL dudes. Of the other 4, the one with the least number of plays is the only one you mentioned. Of the next 10 in snaps, actually 11, 5 have prominent roles on this defense including 2/3 starters. Then 3 have seen some NFL looks. Objectively the defense was the biggest issue in 2021 KU. 8 contributors (not including Sweat or Gbenda even) for this year were materially involved. None of them were freshmen either. Interestingly enough only 3 guys that played offensively are still here then Bijan/Roschon. Agree on the KU run game. That’s the beauty of our depth. If it’s not your day, let’s see the next guy. Of those 10-12 guys you referenced, just remember, we got 8 guys in the front 7 for this year that played a part in getting their ass handed to them by Kansas. We’re gonna whip their ass this weekend. Their only hope is that their Oline can handle Sweat, Collins, Murphy and Broughton. Let’s hope those 4 remember 2021.

On the Murphy sack I mean.

Well except that the defense was screwing around then decided to shut OkSt down. So not sure that’s single handed.

Doesn’t seem much mention that 3 BU Olinemen are running QB draw either. Or so it seems.

He’s basically doing the same shit. Biggest difference is he is more mature and everyone on the team is doing their job better. Unless you’re going back to his DE days, which he was there due to more factors outside of his control.

Yeah, that’s why I said upgraded to above average. If he came out today, he’s not the type of LBer that goes round 1 much less too 5.

Average NFLer. You know since I said given their draft positions. He was probably above average in the NFL but did not produce anywhere near a top 5 pick. If you legit think Bama scores 0, then I guess it makes sense that’d be their only shutout. Jesus.

This is a shout out to Jared Wiley correct?

I’m not aware of anyone with advanced metrics other than PFF. I don’t know that they’d have over the top safety help as part of that. That’d probably be incorporated into the pass D grade for each player. Same for open WRs that the Qb simply misses. The grading is ambiguous so not certain how reliable that is. As for Catalon, he looks a little chunky but no idea if that’s normal for him. He hasn’t shown anything to say he’s a good pass defender. At least not from returning from his latest injury.. I’m not sure what KU will tell us because they might scheme themselves open rather than out athlete us.

You damn dudes. They beat 7-5 Michigan in the game prior to the bowl game. Michigan lead into the 4th. OSU won 25-21. I guess we’ll just discount that cause rivalry. Yes, they were capable of beating USC. They also were capable of losing 10 of 10.

His drop rate as a frosh was 5%. 11% as a sophomore with a broken hand. Whether you believe is accurate on the hand is irrelevant. that’ll be the story for NFL teams. Johnston and Flowers both had drop rates in the 9-10% range. They got punished in the draft. It only takes one team to love you.

In their first 5 games, the most points they scored? 34. Big wins over Miami of Ohio and SDSU. Just lit their asses up. They scored 40+ 4 times against shitty Big 10 teams. Lost to PSU 17-10. So absolutely? I didn’t say they weren’t better than Bama. I didn’t say they wouldn’t win. But OSU did lose twice. To act as though Bama is void of talent is premature. There’s also a good chance that Bama defense would do well versus that OSU offense. Anthony Gonzalez, Bobby Carpenter, Ted Ginn. Donte Witner, All first rounders. None worthy. Hawk, Mangold, Holmes were all good but were all average given their draft positions.

Gotcha. The staff will have to deal with that situation. For me, it doesn’t matter the safety but Barron is one of your best so get him out there. You could even put him at corner. It’s not a knock on other guys it’s that Barron is that good. There’s been so much rotation it’s hard to know what’s situational, but it’s apparent Barron comes out for the 3rd LB.

This isn’t exactly right. Wyoming threw for 136. Their longest was 20 yards. You know the one right over Crawfords head. Their other deepest completion was Watts/Catalon. They did isolate Thompson twice for firsts. He also had a PBU on 3rd and the pick when attacking with quick outs. Baylor took deep shots on Taafe/Watts and Catalon/Watts. The staff has a plan, and they work it.

You know Barron never comes off for Taafe right? Barron only comes off for the 3rd LB in heavy offensive sets. Maybe not always heavy sets but 3 LB sets. And if you think Catalon is one of our better players, then we’ll that preconceived bias. But absolutely Barron needs to be on the field. And people will shit all over themselves about this and that but as it stands now, offenses can dictate whether he’s on the field.

Worthy versus any Safety is a mismatch. Freshman/Senior, it doesn’t matter. That’s the point. As a DC, you don’t get a S isolated on a WR. So yes we’re vulnerable in that scenario. Same as every other team. Yes, both Catalon/Thompson are better downhill players. Their weaknesses are both likely their long speed. Sorry I find it odd that persons are singling out one player. One that is absolutely a reason this defense has turned it around. And that also includes a massive misstatement of performance for said player (abused by Kansas deep). Largely brought on by two-three plays that are mischaracterized or the Burton TD including unrealistic expectations on great route/throw.

Since the Burton-Thompson matchup has got y’all in a tizzy, I challenge you to think about the Worthy TD versus Bama. (We won’t interject Johntay Cook over the BU safety). Then think about Bama-Ole Miss. Why didn’t Ole Miss attack the shit out of that safety? Deep safeties can’t match WRs. So yes any coach worth a shit will attack that. And any DC worth a shit won’t allow it. At least not continually. So maybe Ole Miss doesn’t have a Worthy. Or maybe Bama didn’t get caught in that situation. Or maybe the Qb misfired. Baldwin and Burton are speed guys. Not just everyone can replicate that. Then to favor Catalon over Thompson when Catalon was the safety on the Baylor deep throw to Baldwin is odd. That said Thompson/Catalon are similar players so it wouldn’t be surprising to see them not paired up versus passing teams. And for the past year plus, Thompson has been the better football player.

You know this is wrong, right? Just to confirm I watched pretty much all KUs completions over 10 yards from last year. Guess who had no responsibility for any of them? Who told you that safeties make all the plays and that 4.3 guys running 50 yards downfield are easy covers? That seems to be the narrative now. Oddly enough Xavier Worthy has toasted Bamas ass two years running including a top flight frosh safety this year and it hasn’t registered that shit ain’t easy. I guess their talent on the backend is dogshit. Do you know what kinda WR can’t beat a safety with the whole field available? A shitty WR.

The 2005 team was special. They also scored 25 against OSU. A team likely less talented than the Bama one we just beat. They were also a Ting brother pick away from never winning a title. They had Greg. This years team will have just as many drafted as that team. Or at least in the ballpark. Some of those may come in 3/4 years whereas the 2005 guys were juniors and seniors. Sendlein, undrafted, probably had the 3rd best career in the NFL off that offensive team. This team, this program is set up that any starter will get an NFL look. Then you got guys like Kitan and Keilan who could be special teams guys at the next level.

I saw it fly. He was motioning before it happened. Thought he was ticked about something. Guess with the puking the refs thought he needed a break.

Dusty is the beat your friend almost to death guy. Chaisson May be the screwdriver guy that never amounting to anything of muc of the field.

We need a replay after every play.

Yes, we’re terrible at 50/50 balls. Probably since 2018 although I think Eagles brought in a few. We make those about 3/97 balls. As to the Worthy throw versus Wyoming, I think the DB raked his arms. Pretty decent coverage made better by the behind the WR throw.

This is good stuff. When we struggle, it’s a little bit of everything. A free rusher. A penalty. A throw that’s a little off. A catchable ball but not caught ball. Versus Wyoming, there’s a lot of talk about drops, but that’s overplayed in my opinion. The throw to Helm is not a drop. It wasn’t a bad pass either. Here’s what needs to be remembered about Worthy. He’s never going to be the best hands guy, but we’ve also never had anyone that gets open like he does. He’s not Tyreek Hill, Jerry Rice and Bo Jackson all rolled into 1. Go figure. As best I can tell versus Wyoming play one, that defender impacted things. The first pass to Worthy was a poor throw. Hard to tell but defender probably got hand on it. It being a drop is a reach. The first throw to Mitchell is on the QB. Yes, Mitchell could have and maybe should catch it. The defender that people are claiming is a threat should never be a threat on that throw. The throw to Whittington was a drop mostly due to confusion. He basically stops running . That’s his fault but not sure he gets anything anyway. Cooks first ever pass? A drop no doubt. I’ve read that was a TD. Yeah, I guess if he can shake two unblocked defenders.