Let's hope that he'll get more than two receptions under this staff.Didn't see this until today. Luke Ford officially (re?)confirms he's staying.
Let's hope that he'll get more than two receptions under this staff.Didn't see this until today. Luke Ford officially (re?)confirms he's staying.
I do think realistic expectations for next year are important. The talent level just isn’t there to be anything better than average and that would be a big step up from what weve been. We could be much improved and very competitive and not win more than 5 games. I just expect to see a better product on the field. If we get 6 wins I’ll be happy for year 1.I think Joe Maddon's motto really applies to this season.
Try Not To Suck
That might sound like pessimistic or whatever, but if we are competitive and respectable next year, we're just in a totally different position with a new regime than we have been in decades.
Absent Covid, with our seniors gone, a weak class inherited, and slim pickings available in the transfer market, we'd be staring down the same old 2-10 (0-9) we've all come to know from Year 1. Here's our opportunity to write a different story.
The other thing is, we are not the only team that's going to have returning seniors all over the field.I do think realistic expectations for next year are important. The talent level just isn’t there to be anything better than average and that would be a big step up from what weve been. We could be much improved and very competitive and not win more than 5 games. I just expect to see a better product on the field. If we get 6 wins I’ll be happy for year 1.
Turner, Zook, Beckman and Lovie Year 1:
2-0 against Rutgers, 2-0 against FCS teams, 3-39 against everyone else.
Ford will get more play next year.Didn't see this until today. Luke Ford officially (re?)confirms he's staying.
Gosh, I hope so! He needs 5-6 targets a game.Ford will get more play next year.
Who were those three teams? Purdue maybe in Lovie’s year 1?
When was that crazy JGJr beat MSU game?
I’m honestly surprised we had 3 wins outside if Rutgers/FCS.
If BB learned anything from Bill B, its the two TE offense,Gosh, I hope so! He needs 5-6 targets a game.
I love Luke and his potential. But it seems everyone who is yelling for more Luke is overlooking Barker's actual production. He has been a really productive for usGosh, I hope so! He needs 5-6 targets a game.
Well if we win our first 5, our next game is home verse Charlotte. I hope we are at the point we can just roll out of bed and beat a team like them. Now 6-0 coming off a bye going to Penn State......There would be a lot of hype for that game but I think that mountain is way to high for us at this pointIf we started out 5-0 overall 3-0 B1G lookout!!
BIG MO WILL BE ROLLING LIKE ITS THE 80'S AROUND MEMORIAL STADIUM!!
That being said I'll be happy with good sound football for 40 min Record will take care of itself But But lol
Barker was very good this year. That shouldn't keep us from using a another TE.I love Luke and his potential. But it seems everyone who is yelling for more Luke is overlooking Barker's actual production. He has been a really productive for us
Let's do it!!Well if we win our first 5, our next game is home verse Charlotte. I hope we are at the point we can just roll out of bed and beat a team like them. Now 6-0 coming off a bye going to Penn State......There would be a lot of hype for that game but I think that mountain is way to high for us at this point
At leastGosh, I hope so! He needs 5-6 targets a game.
I do not disagree with this at all. And considering the current WR room, it would make a lot more sense to have them both on the field. I am just pointing out that Barker does get lost in the Ford conversation. He has been good, and he deserves that acknowledgment from us fansBarker was very good this year. That shouldn't keep us from using a another TE.
Barker excels at two things: 1) catching passes; and 2) drawing penalties for acting like a selfish jerk. He needs to improve his blocking and stop the nonsense. On the optimistic side, both of his deficits can and should be corrected by good coaching.I love Luke and his potential. But it seems everyone who is yelling for more Luke is overlooking Barker's actual production. He has been a really productive for us
Gee. Like a good team? Wouldn't that be amazing.Anyway, it's even more enjoyable to be really optimistic and believe that this season we can perhaps play two talented tight ends who can each catch passes and also block effectively for their teammates.
I would assume so. New coaches usually get a pump in tickets.If fans can return to the Memorial Stadium this fall do they think season ticke will increase because of BB hiring?
I hear very often, on this board, that one can't just depend on hs stats. Why is everyone going by Ford's hs stats when he hasn't accomplished anything at the college level at this time. Why all the hypocrisy?Barker excels at two things: 1) catching passes; and 2) drawing penalties for acting like a selfish jerk. He needs to improve his blocking and stop the nonsense. On the optimistic side, both of his deficits can and should be corrected by good coaching.
Anyway, it's even more enjoyable to be really optimistic and believe that this season we can perhaps play two talented tight ends who can each catch passes and also block effectively for their teammates.
This is a ridiculous unjustified statement2) drawing penalties for acting like a selfish jerk. He needs to improve his blocking and stop the nonsense.
Anyway, it's even more enjoyable to be really optimistic and believe that this season we can perhaps play two talented tight ends who can each catch passes and also block effectively for their teammates.
He watched from the 2 tight end system expert in NE. I think there are opportunities to utilize here in certain situationsI love Luke and his potential. But it seems everyone who is yelling for more Luke is overlooking Barker's actual production. He has been a really productive for us
And both coordinators said they will run what matches the talent on the team. I think 2 TE’s will see the field on a regular basis.He watched from the 2 tight end system expert in NE. I think there are opportunities to utilize here in certain situations