It is not at all unusual for 4* QBs to flop. Frankly, that is pretty naïve from anyone who has spent any time looking at QB recruiting rankings. Regarding questions about how such a highly touted guy has not panned out. The good news here is that he has no shortage of areas in which to demonstrate improvement. To summarize, he struggles with footwork fundamentals, loses downfield focus, lacks pocket sense, might not have the playbook down to that point that he knows where his targets should be, and even when he puts it together he misses too often. Now, can he stack such performances? I don't know. Last, I thought he played very efficiently in the bowl game and made several outstanding throws. Then he got sent to the hospital on the first series of the second half. To me, that was the sign of a guy who was saying: Finally. Michigan when he threw a perfect ball to Dike in the corner of the EZ for a TD? It looked as if he just won the friggin' lottery. Most humans who experience a great deal of success but then hit some rough waters will question themselves. Last, he insists his confidence has never wavered. To be brutally honest, I'm not sure if it is a matter of not seeing the field cleanly or not being aware where everyone is/will be on the play. Too many times he just didn't see guys who were open and the ball went elsewhere. He needs to be able to feel open spaces and at the same time keep his eyes down the field. His movement within in the pocket needs to improve. Paul addressed this in the spring and I wrote about it recently. There were games last season when his throwing platform was sound but he still missed guys who were open. At least he hasn't shown yet that he can. Some guys can get away with inconsistent fundamentals. Can't tell you how many touted players looked average to below average when you saw them for the first time.Īs for Graham, I've addressed this in many stories.įootwork has affected his accuracy at times. Any idea why he has been so inconsistent Jeff?įirst, I learned in 1995 and pretty much every year since never to gush about a recruit until I have seen him in person. Graham came in so hyped and had great stats. I will say this about QBs: In 2019 it was clear who the best guy was. But we already know this and there isn't much insight to be gained from fall camp. Mertz has to be better AND he has to stay healthy because the depth is lacking. Are they good enough, individually and collectively? Otherwise pray BA stays healthy.ģ) Both S positions - front line and depth.ģa) Def secondary chemistry - lots of new faces in new places. As we all know, OL absolutely HAS to be better this season.Ģ) RB depth - health of Chez and IG will be a concern until we know whether either will be able to productively contribute. I think this is the year they open peoples eyes again and it's with a tough schedule.Ģ:26 PM - Aug 05At this moment in fall camp, biggest non-QB concerns I have are:ġ) OL - starting 5 plus depth. The team has always been much more dangerous without a bullseye on them. I haven't looked forward to a season more in a long time. New coaches, missing out on a star QB, losing tons of defensive talent to the draft, subpar recruiting classes compared to previous all time highs, and not many known names returning outside Allen and Herbig. Throw in the shit show that was the Minnesota game and a lot of every day fans lost interest and faith in the coaching staff and some of the hype that would have come with a West title. Things Wisconsin usually controls and does well were poor and it was uncharacteristic of the program. Most dont realize they were in those games (not Michigan) until the end before dumb shit ruined those games. They seemed to underachieve last year but people outside of the program see a score vs ND where they got blown out at the end or the losses to PSU and UM and think they are mid tier. Maybe its just me with all the shit going on in our life right now I am in a spot where I haven't kept up on football like normal but I also want it to start to give me something to watch on TV. 2:27 PM - Aug 04Is it just me or is there less hype around this team than in a long time.
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