Pregame: Illinois at Kansas, Friday, September 8th, 6:30pm CT, ESPN2
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He just needs to learn to get down earlier sometimes. I appreciate he took hits to gain yards but it's going to catch up with him at some point
Agreed we need more from the run game, but are we sure that McCray is as good as everyone builds him up to be?
Yes, he has had some big games in 2021: 24/156 against Purdue and 24/142 against Pen State for a 6.20 yard average.
But take those games out and he is 94/337 for a 3.58 average. And its not like its a small sample size either. That is over 14 games and in 8 of those games, he had 7 or more carries and hit double digits in carries twice. As a matter of fact, the good games we base our assumptions off of are actually the small sample size.
I would love to see McCray take off from here as I will never root against a kid, but facts are facts and maybe Bielema’s offseason hype around Feagin actually means something with Anderson hurt
McCray showed lots of potential but since his injury he doesn't seem to break the arm tackles/drive his legs through the hit like he did as a freshman. I think he might be playing a bit scared or more conservative to avoid the injury. I'm hoping as the season goes on he regains his balance and leg drive.Agreed we need more from the run game, but are we sure that McCray is as good as everyone builds him up to be?
Yes, he has had some big games in 2021: 24/156 against Purdue and 24/142 against Pen State for a 6.20 yard average.
But take those games out and he is 94/337 for a 3.58 average. And its not like its a small sample size either. That is over 14 games and in 8 of those games, he had 7 or more carries and hit double digits in carries twice. As a matter of fact, the good games we base our assumptions off of are actually the small sample size.
I would love to see McCray take off from here as I will never root against a kid, but facts are facts and maybe Bielema’s offseason hype around Feagin actually means something with Anderson hurt
I took these odds and the over. took the points and have it at +5 now.
It's hard to shake off the memories of the past 2-3 decades for sure.... But I'm trying hard...
I would take 3.58 yards a carry and never pass the ball lol.. That is a touchdown every drive. Whats the problem here?Agreed we need more from the run game, but are we sure that McCray is as good as everyone builds him up to be?
Yes, he has had some big games in 2021: 24/156 against Purdue and 24/142 against Pen State for a 6.20 yard average.
But take those games out and he is 94/337 for a 3.58 average. And its not like its a small sample size either. That is over 14 games and in 8 of those games, he had 7 or more carries and hit double digits in carries twice. As a matter of fact, the good games we base our assumptions off of are actually the small sample size.
I would love to see McCray take off from here as I will never root against a kid, but facts are facts and maybe Bielema’s offseason hype around Feagin actually means something with Anderson hurt
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Not a news flash: our lines are gonna have to be better. Hoping for a substantial improvement. We're probably gonna need it.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
To be fair to our OL....when you line up shotgun every damn play spread out single back, you put so much pressure on run blocking.
Love is a potential HR back that I would love to see 1v1 against the one guy not tied up by 2 TE's and a blocking back.
Give 9 players a hat to block and let Reggie make one or two guys miss.
Luke looks like he could handle some PAP QB....and we have a HR WR IW just waiting to fake run block and disappear over the top.
Maybe we don't have the personnel? IDK the details, but if I'm a coach in that room I'm making strong suggestions.
Love is a potential HR back that I would love to see 1v1 against the one guy not tied up by 2 TE's and a blocking back.
Give 9 players a hat to block and let Reggie make one or two guys miss.
Luke looks like he could handle some PAP QB....and we have a HR WR IW just waiting to fake run block and disappear over the top.
Maybe we don't have the personnel? IDK the details, but if I'm a coach in that room I'm making strong suggestions.
Illinir1
- Camdenton, MO
I REALLY like our Coach after watching both of these pressers. Night and day difference in confidence and positive projection. Coach Leipold has done a great job at Kansas and will be a big challenge in this game, but if I were being recruited by these two coaches.....no question it's Orange and Blue.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
He’s such a meat head, lol.
A lot of talk about their offense and their stud qb. How is their defense?
I guess the problem is you are cool mediocrityI would take 3.58 yards a carry and never pass the ball lol.. That is a touchdown every drive. Whats the problem here?
One concern for the defense dating back to last year is a dual threat qb. Tanner Morgan?? Was the best dual threat qb last year maybe? Big West just doesn’t have dual threats. Olbs can sell out on the run, but seem to have issues on zone read. New position coach doesn’t have experience with that either.
Finn gave issues, Daniels or Kansas qb will too. Have to figure out how to handle dual threat qb with this defense. Didn’t work out well vs Toledo.
Finn gave issues, Daniels or Kansas qb will too. Have to figure out how to handle dual threat qb with this defense. Didn’t work out well vs Toledo.
They return a lot of their players, but it’s the Big 12, do they believe in defense in that conference?
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