Dinged for a few units last week. I hope nobody got that late LSU play. YTD: 12-11, +1.6 units
Seems like a trend has been developing in recent seasons, and looks even more accelerated this year. Offenses are evolving at such a rapid pace and the defenses are not keeping up. More innovative coaching from younger OCs. Skill players at RB, WR and even TE just seem to be the better athletes out there. What used to be short gains are turning into long gains more and more. QBs also appear to be getting good coaching at the high school level, along with more wide-open HS offenses, and are ready to play at the college level sooner. From my eye test, the defenses look hopelessly outmatched at times. Other than Georgia and Clemson, does anyone else have an elite D? Even at the Group of 5 conferences? Scatbacks, slot receivers and mobile QBs are killing Ds all over. So, here's two I like on Friday:
3* BYU/ Houston- over 63 These two offenses have QBs that can sling it as well as almost anyone. Zach Wilson looked great at the end of 2019, and has continued to blossom. He has moved way up on the draft boards, maybe about #5 for QBs. Clayton Tune started terribly last week vs. Tulane, but considering it was his 1st game of the season, it was to be expected. From the 2nd quarter on, he looked like a much better version of himself from last year. Tune and Wilson both have nice mobility too. They can move around the pocket, and outside it, and throw well from wherever. Both QBs also are loaded with receivers and playmakers that will stretch the defenses thin. BYU is depleted at RB, and might pass more often..along with also trying to keep up with Houston's scoring.
BYU's defense has not played anyone with an offense remotely as speedy and athletic as Houston. Likewise, Houston's defense will see a completely different offense in BYU compared to Tulane. And though the Cougars D will improve this year, they sucked last season, so maybe they still are just a notch or 2 better? Tulane converted those early turnovers, but they don't have much of a passing offense and looked one dimensional. Houston's HC, on Tuesday, said about 15 guys missed some practice with nicks and bruises, but no covid cases. I think their key guys will be ready. Good weather expected.
Seems like a trend has been developing in recent seasons, and looks even more accelerated this year. Offenses are evolving at such a rapid pace and the defenses are not keeping up. More innovative coaching from younger OCs. Skill players at RB, WR and even TE just seem to be the better athletes out there. What used to be short gains are turning into long gains more and more. QBs also appear to be getting good coaching at the high school level, along with more wide-open HS offenses, and are ready to play at the college level sooner. From my eye test, the defenses look hopelessly outmatched at times. Other than Georgia and Clemson, does anyone else have an elite D? Even at the Group of 5 conferences? Scatbacks, slot receivers and mobile QBs are killing Ds all over. So, here's two I like on Friday:
3* BYU/ Houston- over 63 These two offenses have QBs that can sling it as well as almost anyone. Zach Wilson looked great at the end of 2019, and has continued to blossom. He has moved way up on the draft boards, maybe about #5 for QBs. Clayton Tune started terribly last week vs. Tulane, but considering it was his 1st game of the season, it was to be expected. From the 2nd quarter on, he looked like a much better version of himself from last year. Tune and Wilson both have nice mobility too. They can move around the pocket, and outside it, and throw well from wherever. Both QBs also are loaded with receivers and playmakers that will stretch the defenses thin. BYU is depleted at RB, and might pass more often..along with also trying to keep up with Houston's scoring.
BYU's defense has not played anyone with an offense remotely as speedy and athletic as Houston. Likewise, Houston's defense will see a completely different offense in BYU compared to Tulane. And though the Cougars D will improve this year, they sucked last season, so maybe they still are just a notch or 2 better? Tulane converted those early turnovers, but they don't have much of a passing offense and looked one dimensional. Houston's HC, on Tuesday, said about 15 guys missed some practice with nicks and bruises, but no covid cases. I think their key guys will be ready. Good weather expected.