Posts Tagged ‘Position Breakdown’

Position Breakdown – Kickers, Punters, and Returners September 2, 2011 2 Comments

Wait, if we’re at the punt, pass, and kick category, why that means… wait, tomorrow we… tomorrow we football? TOMORROW WE FOOTBALL, EVERYONE. Aug. 22: Quarterbacks Aug. 23: Running Backs Aug. 24: Tight Ends/Fullbacks Aug. 25: Wide Receivers Aug. 26: Offensive Guards/Centers Aug. 27: Offensive Tackles Aug. 28: Defensive Ends/Bandits Aug. 29: Defensive Tackles Aug. [...]

Position Breakdown – Safeties September 1, 2011 4 Comments

It was my biggest revelation in Rantoul.  We don’t have any safeties with starting experience.   I don’t know why I wasn’t thinking about it – probably because Supo was going to start in 2010 before the injury, and because STEVEHULL started the Texas Bowl after Trulon Henry broke a team rule.  But really, both of [...]

Position Breakdown – Cornerbacks August 31, 2011 No Comments

So this is what Ohio State feels felt like.  Two starters and a backup who will probably play in the NFL.  A physical corner, a fast corner, and a physical-fast corner.  The ability to bring the young guys along slowly.  I could get used to this. (What’s that? We’re not getting verbal commitments from the [...]

Position Breakdown – Linebackers August 30, 2011 No Comments

I’ve read a lot of articles talking about our issues with the defensive front seven.  From my view, the issues are with a thin front 4 and an inexperienced back 2.  The linebackers and the cornerbacks?  The strength of the defense. Aug. 22: Quarterbacks Aug. 23: Running Backs Aug. 24: Tight Ends/Fullbacks Aug. 25: Wide [...]

Position Breakdown – Defensive Tackles August 29, 2011 3 Comments

This was a bad combination.  Previewing the position we’re all worried about, and doing so at the beginning of game week when the jitters and nerves are starting to take over.  Warning: blogger meltdown possible. Aug. 22: Quarterbacks Aug. 23: Running Backs Aug. 24: Tight Ends/Fullbacks Aug. 25: Wide Receivers Aug. 26: Offensive Guards/Centers Aug. [...]