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<blockquote data-quote="MadSeason" data-source="post: 1409153" data-attributes="member: 557727"><p>Long post so I didn't quote but here are my thoughts. Kent St brought back most of their starters 16th overall according to Football Outsiders <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/1/31/16950222/2018-ncaa-football-returning-starters-experience" target="_blank">https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/1/31/16950222/2018-ncaa-football-returning-starters-experience</a>. In addition they added Barrett who I can say with great certainty is an above average D1 QB.</p><p></p><p>I think that goes a long way in explaining the fast start against us, particularly with the suspensions. That however does not explain the bad special teams in first half and questionable time management in both halves. Kent St isn't a great football team but I do think they have an innovative coach and experienced roster. They hit us hard in the mouth, but we responded. I disagree with Roberts assessment that this years first game is the same as last years. This Kent St team was way better.</p><p></p><p>All in all it was a mixed bag. Some good some bad, but I don't think we can write season off yet</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MadSeason, post: 1409153, member: 557727"] Long post so I didn't quote but here are my thoughts. Kent St brought back most of their starters 16th overall according to Football Outsiders [URL]https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/1/31/16950222/2018-ncaa-football-returning-starters-experience[/URL]. In addition they added Barrett who I can say with great certainty is an above average D1 QB. I think that goes a long way in explaining the fast start against us, particularly with the suspensions. That however does not explain the bad special teams in first half and questionable time management in both halves. Kent St isn't a great football team but I do think they have an innovative coach and experienced roster. They hit us hard in the mouth, but we responded. I disagree with Roberts assessment that this years first game is the same as last years. This Kent St team was way better. All in all it was a mixed bag. Some good some bad, but I don't think we can write season off yet [/QUOTE]
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