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QB: Tirrell was the best I have ever saw him. 10-14 for 142 and two TD's is what I like to see. He should have been 11-14 for 239 but that was really the only flaw along with trying to force the ball once to Collins but he has proven he is a capable passer which will allow him to run more. I do fault the coaching staff for not pulling him earlier, first off you are risking injury in a game that is already in hand, and secondly give Lanpher a series with the #1's to see how he does.
Grade: A-
RB: David Johnson looked great. My friend said to me, "It doesn't even look like he is even running that fast" and it doesn't he just glides. He had great vision for the game, and can always catch the ball well out of the backfield. Also found out after the game with his interview with Gary and Petey that he is a triplet, which is kind of interesting. I think my favorite thing was that he only lost yardage on one carry the whole game. Carlos looked good while he was in there, but I really question if he needed to play. He aggravated the injury again, but I think he will be fine as he was walking fine after the game.
Grade: A
WR/TE: This group did a very nice job of getting open and catching the ball, which is what they are supposed to do, but the thing I am always the most impressed with is the groups ability to block down field. They do understand well that we are a run first team and they do what is necessary to help the team. I also liked the fact that all three freshman were on the field at the same time many times throughout the game, and all look good.
Grade: B+
OL: This group is continuing to grow as a unit very little pressure was put on Tirrell which will lead to more success in the passing game. When you have two 100 yard rushers that is directly on the line. There were a few times they did seem to get a little over extended on technique (loosing balance) which they won't be able to do against the top tier teams of the league, but over all good game by all.
Grade: A-
DL: This is another group that continues to get better each week, which is kind of scary. They are also building a little bit more depth in there. We know what we are going to get with the Boothby's ans Branch's of the world but I was really impressed with Augie, Mac, Jepsen, and Tim Clark, along with the two big RS freshmen that got in there some. We do need to continue to grow this depth for later on in the season against better teams, where we can keep sending fresh guys against a worn out OL without much drop off in talent. Does anyone know why Eilert wasn't at the game?
Grade: A-
LB: This group is one of the best in the nation, their speed and ability to cover and defend sideline to sideline is amazing. They also seem to be some of the smartest linebackers that we have had at UNI. For this game I think this would describe the way that they played. Fast, Physical, and Smart. There were a few runs that I am sure they were upset about, but as a whole they were able to shut down what Western wanted to do.
Grade: A-
DB: This group is also very talented but at sometimes seem to have some lapses in thinking. One of Western more successful passing plays, it appeared that we shifted into a cover 3 but one of our corners didn't apparently get the message and left the receiver wide open. Now again they are always able to recover very well but we do need to clean that sort of stuff up.
Grade: B
Special Teams: This group didn't have that great of a game, missed field goal, and one bad punt, but also one punt block. The field goal doesn't concern me a whole lot because I think that Sieversten can make it 7 or 8 times out of 10 where Billy would have consistently choked on that kick. The punt was more do to a short snap and try to get it off quick. The one thing I want to see improved is fair catching punts instead of letting them go so much.
Grade: B-
Other thoughts: I thought that the # of people at the game was great, but the game did get rather boring taking the crowd out of it kind of early. The interlude should be done at a different time of the game, and given more time. The UNI flags presentation was terrible, first of all they should be done right in front of the team, and secondly they should be done by the Panther Pep Crew.
Players of Game:
Offense: Tirrell Rennie, with a close second to David Johnson
Defense: August Hadenfeldt
Grade: A-
RB: David Johnson looked great. My friend said to me, "It doesn't even look like he is even running that fast" and it doesn't he just glides. He had great vision for the game, and can always catch the ball well out of the backfield. Also found out after the game with his interview with Gary and Petey that he is a triplet, which is kind of interesting. I think my favorite thing was that he only lost yardage on one carry the whole game. Carlos looked good while he was in there, but I really question if he needed to play. He aggravated the injury again, but I think he will be fine as he was walking fine after the game.
Grade: A
WR/TE: This group did a very nice job of getting open and catching the ball, which is what they are supposed to do, but the thing I am always the most impressed with is the groups ability to block down field. They do understand well that we are a run first team and they do what is necessary to help the team. I also liked the fact that all three freshman were on the field at the same time many times throughout the game, and all look good.
Grade: B+
OL: This group is continuing to grow as a unit very little pressure was put on Tirrell which will lead to more success in the passing game. When you have two 100 yard rushers that is directly on the line. There were a few times they did seem to get a little over extended on technique (loosing balance) which they won't be able to do against the top tier teams of the league, but over all good game by all.
Grade: A-
DL: This is another group that continues to get better each week, which is kind of scary. They are also building a little bit more depth in there. We know what we are going to get with the Boothby's ans Branch's of the world but I was really impressed with Augie, Mac, Jepsen, and Tim Clark, along with the two big RS freshmen that got in there some. We do need to continue to grow this depth for later on in the season against better teams, where we can keep sending fresh guys against a worn out OL without much drop off in talent. Does anyone know why Eilert wasn't at the game?
Grade: A-
LB: This group is one of the best in the nation, their speed and ability to cover and defend sideline to sideline is amazing. They also seem to be some of the smartest linebackers that we have had at UNI. For this game I think this would describe the way that they played. Fast, Physical, and Smart. There were a few runs that I am sure they were upset about, but as a whole they were able to shut down what Western wanted to do.
Grade: A-
DB: This group is also very talented but at sometimes seem to have some lapses in thinking. One of Western more successful passing plays, it appeared that we shifted into a cover 3 but one of our corners didn't apparently get the message and left the receiver wide open. Now again they are always able to recover very well but we do need to clean that sort of stuff up.
Grade: B
Special Teams: This group didn't have that great of a game, missed field goal, and one bad punt, but also one punt block. The field goal doesn't concern me a whole lot because I think that Sieversten can make it 7 or 8 times out of 10 where Billy would have consistently choked on that kick. The punt was more do to a short snap and try to get it off quick. The one thing I want to see improved is fair catching punts instead of letting them go so much.
Grade: B-
Other thoughts: I thought that the # of people at the game was great, but the game did get rather boring taking the crowd out of it kind of early. The interlude should be done at a different time of the game, and given more time. The UNI flags presentation was terrible, first of all they should be done right in front of the team, and secondly they should be done by the Panther Pep Crew.
Players of Game:
Offense: Tirrell Rennie, with a close second to David Johnson
Defense: August Hadenfeldt
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