Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Zorny
So Zorn is under fire and rightfully so. The team has not been overly impressive to start the season. To Zorn's credit, he still seems confident in his abilities and the direction of the team. Sure, he is frustrated but I like his resolve. Additionally, many of the players said that they are comfortable with Zorn and fine with him as the coach.
I admit that I like Zorn but my confidence in him is wavering on a few questionable decisions. He will really need some strong showings in the next couple of weeks to stave off talk of his security. Barring horrendous performances the next couple of weeks, he should be fine to finish the season but poor performances/losses could mean the end to his head coaching stint in D.C.
I admit that I like Zorn but my confidence in him is wavering on a few questionable decisions. He will really need some strong showings in the next couple of weeks to stave off talk of his security. Barring horrendous performances the next couple of weeks, he should be fine to finish the season but poor performances/losses could mean the end to his head coaching stint in D.C.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
JMU Wins!
On the lighter side, JMU beat 24th ranked Liberty 24-10 on Saturday.
On a side note, William and Mary beat Delaware. I would like to see both teams not lose before we face one another in a 10/24 showdown. Might be tough as William and Mary faces #2 Villanova next week.
On the flip side, UVA didn't play this week but I heard they still lost and fell to 0-4. How does Groh still have a job?
On a side note, William and Mary beat Delaware. I would like to see both teams not lose before we face one another in a 10/24 showdown. Might be tough as William and Mary faces #2 Villanova next week.
On the flip side, UVA didn't play this week but I heard they still lost and fell to 0-4. How does Groh still have a job?
Embarrassing! Skins lose!
What can you say? I suppose I will start that I actually think the Lions are an improving team and they will win again this season. That said, we had no business losing to them.
Again, we had our struggles in the Red Zone. However, where I felt that we really lost this game was our defense allowing time and again the Lions to convert the third downs. Third downs is the most important play on any drive and we could not stop them at all. The thing was that it wasn't just 3rd and shorts. These were 3rd and longs and we could not stop them.
I had no problem going for it on 4th down on our first drive. I completely agree with Zorn in that we have to trust our line and Portis to be able to get 1 yard. Fine, it didn't happen so you have to trust our defense to not allow the Lions to drive the length of the field. They did. The entire first half and parts of the second half we just let them convert 3rd downs. I believe they were 9 for 11 on 3rd down conversions in the first half. That is ridiculous. That kept drives alive and our defense on the field and our offense off of it and gave them a killing in time of possession. That is where I felt we lost it.
I also didn't like how our offense would come up just short on third downs. I can think of two drives that stopped on catches that came up just short. One was to Cooley and one was to Randle El. WRs have to know where the marker is and get that first down.
I know JC will get heat but for the most part, I was fine with his play. He threw for 340 yards and 2 TDs. Sure the pick was bad but all in all he was fine. We completely lack any running game and our offense was allowed to get on the field.
I'm sure Zorn will be on the hot seat this week and deservedly so. I think the play calling has been suspect this season and that fall directly on him. If I am him, after losing to the Lions, I would feel like I have nothing to lose and I would just open up the offense and allow JC to be aggressive. I would forget about balance b/t run and pass and just air it out. I would run 5 WR sets, I would run no huddle, I would try pretty much anything to get this offense moving. The thing is our offense isn't too bad until they get in the Red Zone and then we are pathetic. Again, I would just open things up because we have nothing to lose at this point.
We play TB at home next week and it will be a VERY interesting scenario with the crowd. It's a must win game and the crowd will be coming ready to boo.
B-Mitch said that the Redskins were playing not to lose to the Lions and they need to come out and be a whole lot more aggressive. He said that we play with the media and the fans in our ears and cannot be scared of them and that we need leaders to step up and lead.
I like Zorn but he is a soft spoken tactician whose tactics are not working thus far. Last week against the Rams was the first week I started losing faith in him. He did nothing this week for me to restore any faith. I really think the team is starting to turn on him. More struggles on offense and more losses to "weak" teams and I think there will be a change midseason and we need to get someone more experienced and more in your face.
It's on to the Bucs at home and as I mentioned, it will be an interesting crowd.
Again, we had our struggles in the Red Zone. However, where I felt that we really lost this game was our defense allowing time and again the Lions to convert the third downs. Third downs is the most important play on any drive and we could not stop them at all. The thing was that it wasn't just 3rd and shorts. These were 3rd and longs and we could not stop them.
I had no problem going for it on 4th down on our first drive. I completely agree with Zorn in that we have to trust our line and Portis to be able to get 1 yard. Fine, it didn't happen so you have to trust our defense to not allow the Lions to drive the length of the field. They did. The entire first half and parts of the second half we just let them convert 3rd downs. I believe they were 9 for 11 on 3rd down conversions in the first half. That is ridiculous. That kept drives alive and our defense on the field and our offense off of it and gave them a killing in time of possession. That is where I felt we lost it.
I also didn't like how our offense would come up just short on third downs. I can think of two drives that stopped on catches that came up just short. One was to Cooley and one was to Randle El. WRs have to know where the marker is and get that first down.
I know JC will get heat but for the most part, I was fine with his play. He threw for 340 yards and 2 TDs. Sure the pick was bad but all in all he was fine. We completely lack any running game and our offense was allowed to get on the field.
I'm sure Zorn will be on the hot seat this week and deservedly so. I think the play calling has been suspect this season and that fall directly on him. If I am him, after losing to the Lions, I would feel like I have nothing to lose and I would just open up the offense and allow JC to be aggressive. I would forget about balance b/t run and pass and just air it out. I would run 5 WR sets, I would run no huddle, I would try pretty much anything to get this offense moving. The thing is our offense isn't too bad until they get in the Red Zone and then we are pathetic. Again, I would just open things up because we have nothing to lose at this point.
We play TB at home next week and it will be a VERY interesting scenario with the crowd. It's a must win game and the crowd will be coming ready to boo.
B-Mitch said that the Redskins were playing not to lose to the Lions and they need to come out and be a whole lot more aggressive. He said that we play with the media and the fans in our ears and cannot be scared of them and that we need leaders to step up and lead.
I like Zorn but he is a soft spoken tactician whose tactics are not working thus far. Last week against the Rams was the first week I started losing faith in him. He did nothing this week for me to restore any faith. I really think the team is starting to turn on him. More struggles on offense and more losses to "weak" teams and I think there will be a change midseason and we need to get someone more experienced and more in your face.
It's on to the Bucs at home and as I mentioned, it will be an interesting crowd.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Skins go to Detroit to face the Lions
I have been away for a little while and understand there has been discussion on this matchup already. Here are my thoughts.
Skins will beat an improved Lion team. We'll be better in the Red Zone and we will force a couple of turnovers. We win this game 24-10.
In other news, Jay George will have difficulty with the crowd noise in Seattle but the Bears should win given that Seneca Wallace will be playing. Still, Jeff Cutler is a dudzik and better hope to not play like he did in the first game. I'm sure there are players in the locker room that don't like his attitude and arrogance unless he backs it up.
JMU has a good game against Liberty who gave WVU a run for their money but we will prevail thanks to more Dudzik heroics.
Skins will beat an improved Lion team. We'll be better in the Red Zone and we will force a couple of turnovers. We win this game 24-10.
In other news, Jay George will have difficulty with the crowd noise in Seattle but the Bears should win given that Seneca Wallace will be playing. Still, Jeff Cutler is a dudzik and better hope to not play like he did in the first game. I'm sure there are players in the locker room that don't like his attitude and arrogance unless he backs it up.
JMU has a good game against Liberty who gave WVU a run for their money but we will prevail thanks to more Dudzik heroics.
Monday, September 21, 2009
DUDZIK!!!!
Drew Dudzik finishes with 9 completions on 13 attempts for 214 yards and 3 TDs as he leads the Dukes to a 44-16 win over VMI.
GO DUDZIK!!!!
GO DUDZIK!!!!
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