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I was trying to watch it using the periscope app from work, so that's pretty much all I got to see, unfortunately

Quick short passing game requires quick decision-making by the QB, and getting open by WRs, or being consistent in the open field in the screen game. C'mon Goree, Rutherford, and Thompson.

In case someone needed a refresher From a report (2000) from the Georgia state senate. One instance of resistance in the South against the Brown v Board of Education ruling. See also: George Wallace.

Another tidbit...Coach Caralla is freaking awesome. He was out there wearing boxing gloves on the offense's sideline pumping guys up. I think right now he's wearing a helmet greeting guys as they're coming onto the field.

What the heck? I can't link to their site? The links break whenever I try to post up the map. Best I can do is google tailgating SMU

I hate how there are so many rules when it comes to rivalries. Does the fact that the Lakers never beat the Celtics back in the 60s make it less of a rivalry? Also, is there anyone currently on those teams that were ALIVE back then? I don't care what the overall record is (well, it sort of hurts), or what happened way back when. I wanna whoop their butts, they wanna whoop our butts, and brag about it. Neither school has any room to talk at moment since we were a combined 5-A LOT for the year. Other than the fact that, well you know, we won. And I am sure it just buuuuuuuuuurns them

I was out there specifically watching the offense. WRs vs DBs (which included QBs), and the QB drills. WR vs DB drills Rutherford is physical. At one point during 1 on 1, he was getting pressed by #25 I think. He faked inside, punched outside, hitting #25's left arm in the process. That pretty much stopped #25 in his tracks, ran off the field holding his shoulder, and got carted away by the medical staff. Felt bad for #25, but Rutherford has the mental tools to play physically on the outside. Dude can ball, but he did miss on a route once, and coach C got on him. Rutherford flat out beat a guy with his speed, after some solid moves and creating space coming off the line of scrimmage. Goree was in the slot during drills, didn't get to see much of him. Grimm is tall and long, and he made some nice catches on the right side of the field, but had alligator arms on the left sideline. Might have been the sun. He has a very high catch point. Can't remember if this was scrimmage or drill, but I think one of the twins knocked Carlos down on a short dig when the ball was clearly out of play. He was chirping and getting into Carlos' head. Loved it. I didn't get to see much of Marshall from where I was, but when I did look, he was always blanketing his receiver. Reacts well to the receiver and dude is fast. Lean. #85 was getting open a lot, the ball just wasn't getting to him. Kinda small, but stout guy. Means and Dajon were generally doing a good job with ball placement and throws. Greer had some great throws down the sideline, then some real bad misses down the middle, or on short throws. QB drills Chumley: nope. As many of us had mentioned before, he is a very raw QB. HE IS HUGE though. Very wobbly, very powerful errant throws to Coach C, who is just standing there. Sometimes he didn't want to catch the ball (you can break a finger on those kind of passes). As Silver mentioned, Shanbour was there helping him with his motions, which was simply to fake hand-off to an invisible RB, cock it back and throw. Shanbour was very vocal in drills, very involved. Everyone but Chumley looked just fine, nothing concerning. Everyone's passes were typically clean, although on short throws, Greer's ball kept going at an angle. The back of his ball pointed up. Shanbour's ball kept going low. Scrimmage Disclaimer: hard to see the entire field standing behind the defense. McNulty didn't have a good enough day, imo, to hold off Means or Dajon (for that day in particular). Took a long time to decide where to go with the ball, scrambling several times. He is waiting for something to develop, instead of anticipating. Ball deflected a time or two at the LOS. Made some good passes, and made some poor choices. In other words, same that I saw at the end of last season. Dajon I think ran with the twos? Hard to tell at times. Did well throwing on the run, made some decent throws. All in all, an okay day with no major mistakes. Relaxed, at times made quick decisions, at times hesitated. His performance didn't scream, I'm the one, however. I couldn't get a good read on Means. He was placing the ball in some impressively tight windows, but either his receiver would drop it, or the DB was getting a fingertip on it. Not sure if it was indicative of Means' decision-making or the DB's abilities. His throwing motion looks much improved from last year. Dajon and Means both have gunslinger mentality, if you will. It's just a matter of ball accuracy at this point. Means' long run sure was impressive. Greer looked just okay. Decision-making was the word of the day for many of these QBs. Someone got a pretty clean hit on Sam Wells. Definitely wasn't playing tag. Greer and Wells are definitely behind the other three. Shanbour came in for one red zone series. I think an option play (where he should've kept it, from my angle), a short pass play, and a handoff. The long runs from Ivery, Wilson, and some other guy mentioned previously really showcased acceleration and speed. I couldn't see what happened at the line, but when they hit the hole, they were gone. I mean, dayum. And speaking of the hole, there were no LBs or safeties in sight (at the second level) when that happened. That's all I can remember at the moment.

There was no 16 with a red jersey, but definitely a white jersey. Very tall and lean. Maybe you mean #13? Cousins was out there in drills. and #19 shanbour was out there in drills and went out there once during scrimmage for a red zone play.

I haven't been to the practice fields. Where's the best place to park? Thanks!

Only ever had MGs. I think it was Good Burger after that, oldguy? I'd be willing to try, but I'm set in my ways (RG Burger).

I guess I mean overall. I don't think we will see Akunne-level production, but like you said, the other LBs provided limited support, and they led to many mistakes. With Cosh's background, I suspect he will pay special attention to that group.

Let's not forget Dajon, Shanbour, and Cousins are still sophs. Means, Wells, and Chumley are still freshman. There's still time, and typically it takes time to develop QBs. We (North Texas) can't rely on a true freshman to come in and take the reins. We don't have that kind of offense, and can't get that kind of talent in. When they're juniors is when I expect guys to make that mental and physical leap, we just didn't have that last year for a number of reasons. I think this year will be a better year for our QBs across the board. I mean, can't get any worse than last year in terms of passing. Right?

I think we see a big improvement from the LBs.

FYI did a quick google search and it appears it's for 2013-2014 fiscal year. Deflating.

I agree with this. The team should revolve around the talents of the respective QB, and not force them into the system. Why sign them in the first place? Ie, option with Dajon (even Means), downfield passing with Greer and Means, dink and dunk with McNulty, etc etc. Put the shorter QBs like McNulty in boot plays, keeping the bigger guys climbing up the pocket. I'm just ranting now so I'll end it there.

7.6 YPA and 64% completion is generously average? (9.1 YPA in conference play). Granted it's JUCO competition, but that's nothing to scoff at when put into North Texas context. Also, his film couldn't predict what happened in 2014 (see: Gabbert, Blaine). Just saw a guy who couldn't make the mental hurdles. Maybe he improves? Let's hope so. His stats say 11 games played, while it should be six as UNT90 points out.

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Smith's gotta learn the playbook and sideline calls. I'm thinking October?

Would fast paced offense mean fast decision making? Not sure if that's McNulty's game.

If Canales can improve McNulty's efficiency (not talent), I think we can keep our heads above water. His YPA and %Comp was one of the lowest in the league. For one, the run game needs to put him in better passing situations. That includes screens (man I hate screens, plus Darius Amazing Run Blocking Terrell is gone). He's way better throwing up seams, slants, and digs. Not as much on out routes, or against the zone. Which would mean Marcus Smith is in for a big year. I'm just asking for average play here, against CUSA-level competition.

McNulty's intermediate throws > deep throws > short throws* *Were we any good at advancing screen passes anyway?

Oh my bad thought we were talking arm strength for deep balls.

imo arm strength doesn't matter, unless you're making him throw bombs every other play. Efficiency is what is needed. There was none to be had last year.

Don't forget to invite Vito