BillySee58

No it was Jamal. I was on the first row in the student section so I saw the back of his jersey and saw J. Marshall and he was #18, not #15. It was during the TSU game. I thought it was strange that we were burning his redshirt just for special teams but he hasn't even played that since.

Yeah I heard Schraps got some some pt early, but I never say it personally. As for Jamal Marshall yes, I have seen him on kickoff team.

Exactly. That article by brett vito about how it is concerning that an unrecruited walk-on (Darnell Smith) is out performing schloarship players, it wasn't that surprising to me. Shoot, even Brelan Chancellor was offered only by us. What if we hadn't and he walked on here anyways? Would we be going crazy over his production? It shouldn't be that surprising when a still talented walk-on who wants it more can beat out some guys who only had a couple other offers or, much less, we were the only school that recruited him.

Good stuff! As for the Harrison twins they play for Fort Bend Travis, not Lake Travis. Which one are you guys playing?

Sounds like there was a special celebrity guest cheering Wesley on in this vid.

You're kind of splitting hairs with this argument. Most coaches believe that if you win the conference you are the team to beat until proven otherwise. This pick of MTSU might have been more obligatory than it was saying they have better talent or are going to beat UNT.

I love getting players from established 5A programs. Maybe I'm biased as a guy that played at a 5A school, but I feel like these players are at a huge advantage as far as being prepared to play college football as opposed to guys from smaller programs like 1A and 2A schools. Guys like Jimmerson and Zach Orr from 5A power Desoto, Brelan Chancellor and Brandin Byrd from Copperas Cove (same school as RG3), and David Busby from Coppell as well. Good players from 5A high schools unfortunately do not fall through the cracks of the UTs and A&Ms very often so it might be wise to jump on these opportunities when we have the chance. Hopefully we get more of these guys now that we are CUSA.

My thoughts exactly. That's what he's been relegated to as far as roles are concerned and it has stuck, for whatever reason. He's not a bad back, I just don't see what he has done to earn that title. On a side note before we move away from this topic, the best thing I have seen from Byrd all year was during the Houston game when we gave him the ball out of shotgun and ran a zone blocking scheme. He ran very well on those runs and I have been kind of disappointed that we have not allowed him to do that anymore. But I digress, as I am merely an armchair coach.

Played against him my junior year when he was a sophomore at Cedar Hill. He was definitely a talent but never really found a position and never really got tall. He didn't look great in the UA all american game at cornerback but that's the hardest position in football playing against some top tier talent. I could see him at least being a solid return man for us, as we know those guys don't grow on trees and he is capable.

My opinion on this is that he is being used effectively. When he got a lot of carries earlier in the year he wasn't very effective, but when we can use him at the right time he is very effective especially in space. Valid argument as it's hard to say he doesn't deserve more carries. This right here is my favorite part about Jim Jim. He is pretty patient and when he picks a whole he uses his shiftiness and lower-body strength to shed defenders. I see Byrd just put his head down and go too much. I agree with the rest of your speculation as I think that may very well be the case in our current situation. Curious question, and I mean no disrespect as someone who listens to your podcast, but what do you see Byrd do that makes you classify him as a power runner? I feel like a lot of people say this because we run the ball inside a lot when he is in, yet I think he gets stuffed too much on short yardage and goal line sometimes because of penetration but also because he is not strong enough or shifty enough on some plays.

This. I would say Chico's lack of confidence in DT, at least more on 3rd and 10+ running an 8 yard route. Other than that I have no idea why.

Yeah, he does have a ways to go, but I just don't see why he's such a big liability. He's our best pass-catching running back so he would be going out for passes on a lot of the pass downs he's in for, and the other plays that he has to stay in and block could help him improve. I completely agree with Mac that Jim Jim needs to improve his pass pro, I just think he is a lot closer than Mac is making it sound. He's making the big bucks so his opinion is the one that matters.

Dodge won 3 games in his first two years, Mac has already won 8. Mac is well ahead of Dodge as far as progressing this program so a comparison between the two at this point is one-sided still. You're right about next year though. We should, and almost need to, start seeing some more results next year with a finally decent senior class.

I usually agree with you, but not this time at all. Jim Jim is actually the heaviest of our backs so it's hard to call him small at 219. We aren't asking for 35 carries a game, just more like 20. He is short, but not small. I have seen people say he isn't good in pass pro, but I would say make sure you see it enough first before you say it and don't just say it because that's what other people say (not singling you out on this). He is improving a lot and has good form on his cut blocks, head up and accelerates through the knee well. Also, as for Byrd being a power back I don't see why people say that. Yes he has good size but he goes down incredibly easy, goes down to too many arm tackles. This is why he has 0 touchdowns against FBS teams. Brown is being used properly but maybe even more of Byrd's carries should go to Jim Jim. Finally, going deep just isn't playing to DT's strength. The good Lord blessed him with a good noggin but, as far as D-1 qbs are concerned, not much arm strength. With our current personnel we don't pose a threat to get open and complete deep passes. Teams will continue to stack the box.

I'm not saying Brock Berglund is going to come in here and lead us to an undefeated season and a BCS bowl next year but I do think it will be a night and day difference with him under center. He's a very hungry player and he cannot wait at all for next season. As disheartening as this season and these last couple game in particular have looked I think we are a lot closer than people think. Darnell Smith has been a practice warrior and it's starting to show off in the games. Our offensive line is going to be solid next year again and BB is going to have some solid weapons at his disposal. Chancellor, Terrell, Harris, Smith, Jim Jim, Peagram, and hopefully some other players emerge. Teams will not be able to run cover 0 with 8 or 9 in the box against us next year. I also think Berglund's running ability will make a difference for us, a true dual-threat who can actually throw the ball can really throw a wrench in any defensive coordinator's gameplan. As for our defense, while they have not played well of late they have given up 38 and 37 points the last two games. That's not good but geez, Lord forbid we can't win or at least make it a shootout every once in a while! Also, nearly everyone will be returning next year, including some guys redshirting. I really hope Freddie Warner can come back, that way we can move Zac Whitfield to the nickel where he is more suited. We are a lot closer than it looks on the surface guys. Believe what you want.

Awesome! Thanks 03! It seems safe to say that he is the headliner of our recruiting class right now.

Yeah I definitely agree he should get some minutes. I just don't think as many of them will come at small forward.

I'd say Alzee at 2 and J-Will at 3. Roger lost weight and worked on his game but he is still a 4 trapped in a 3's body. He just isn't at the point to start at the 3 imo at least. Maybe he will become better at the 3 with experience but he just isn't a perimeter player to me.

If McDermott is playing the three I sure wish we had Justin Patton. If he truly is our best defender as Coach Benford says then we could really use him against one of the nations best inside-outside scorers. Everyone is talking about the T-Mitch vs McDermott showdown but I wouldn't be surprised to see more of a J-Will vs McDermott matchup all night. J-Will has pretty impressive quickness and athleticism, the two skills that are keeping McDermott from being a lottery pick right now. I definitely can't wait for this game. Football is going to have to hold me over until then.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him play next year rather than redshirt. He is not a burner as much as he is quick and elusive. From his tape looks like one of those guys that you would think is covered in butter the way the defense can't hold onto him and get a good solid lick to bring him down. I like what he will add to our receiving corps, regardless of who our qb is next year.

You got it. Hopefully he'll be good to go for the Creighton game but yeah, much better this than let him miss classes and study hall and come out with uneligible for next semester

This. Mac is in too deep at this point.

Second coming of Dallas Clark?

No, he's coming here to play qb, make no mistake about it.