I’d be surprised and obviously happy if he was back this week
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I’d be surprised and obviously happy if he was back this week
ISU Red Zone Offense: #118
BYU Red Zone Defense: #3
ISU Rushing Defense: # 64
BYU Rushing Offense: #10
BYU Red Zone Defense: #3
ISU Rushing Defense: # 64
BYU Rushing Offense: #10
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Bachmeier is basically the Diego Pavia skillset. That's functionally what we're up against.
On defense I'll start with LB Isaiah Glasker. This guy is an absolute freak. Former WR, and his athleticism shows it. His highlight film from last year speaks for itself. Hes like their version of a little bit different type of a Will McDonald. i really don't think we can block him and he will affect our playcalling a lot.
their other best player is probably LB Jack Kelly. 5th yr senior more traditional linebacker. Just a classic smart tough and productive MLB.
The other two guys of note are 4 star sophomore safety Falatau Satuala. Tall athletic do-it all safety. His physical body type and skill set is like an Xavier Nwankpa, who was a 5 star himself for the same reasons. Can't teach that body and athleticism.
Evan Johnson is a rangey opportunistic CB who makes a lot of clutch plays when they need it. Elite in the red zone. Him and Satuala on the back end, along with Glasker applying pressure, is why they are #3 in the redzone and pair well together.
Anything to add here @BYUTexan ?
their other best player is probably LB Jack Kelly. 5th yr senior more traditional linebacker. Just a classic smart tough and productive MLB.
The other two guys of note are 4 star sophomore safety Falatau Satuala. Tall athletic do-it all safety. His physical body type and skill set is like an Xavier Nwankpa, who was a 5 star himself for the same reasons. Can't teach that body and athleticism.
Evan Johnson is a rangey opportunistic CB who makes a lot of clutch plays when they need it. Elite in the red zone. Him and Satuala on the back end, along with Glasker applying pressure, is why they are #3 in the redzone and pair well together.
Anything to add here @BYUTexan ?
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Cyclonepride
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Honestly, if your team is thinking of this as a trap game rather than a key game, I like our chances.
I think we've tried a lot of blitzes this year, our linebackers just aren't very good and no one on the D-line is a good pass rusher so no one gets home and we get burned.
Yes, they beat Utah. However, I would STRONGLY suggest looking at their schedule before getting too worked up on those season numbers.
Why do people think a 4 man front is automatically better than a 3 man front when it comes to stopping the run?
Statistics show that 4v5 is a better matchup than 3v5
3-3 or 4-2 is typically 6-man box no matter how you slice it. That's just making the front of the line wider and sacrificing the second-level presence instead (unless people are advocating to go 4-3/3-4, which is a whole different discussion).
I think you mean a letdown game. Trap game would be if you are playing Utah following the ISU game. But agree with your point.
As a BYU fan, all knowledgeable fans know your coach is top notch, and that your team is to be respected. At the beginning of the season, we expected this to be a loss, and we still won't be surprised if results in a loss, even we are of course disappointed.
Rocco is an excellent QB, and your coach gameplans well. Having two weeks to prepare for a team emotionally taxed after a rivalry game is always a concern.
Your fanbase at your stadium is excellent and a definite advantage for your team, and your team rises to the occasion.
Nonetheless, BYU has a solid defense, so it should remain close absent an uncharacteristic slew of turnovers.
Bachmeier shows calmness and poise uncommon for his age and experience. It should be a barn burner, but given your unfortunate injuries on defense, and Bear's unexpected development, many believe, and I concur that BYU has a better chance than it had before the season unfolded.
Love the passion of your fans, players and coaches. Looking forward to basketball again as well. Go Cougs! Go Cyclones! Go Big XII (except for the Utes)!
Rocco is an excellent QB, and your coach gameplans well. Having two weeks to prepare for a team emotionally taxed after a rivalry game is always a concern.
Your fanbase at your stadium is excellent and a definite advantage for your team, and your team rises to the occasion.
Nonetheless, BYU has a solid defense, so it should remain close absent an uncharacteristic slew of turnovers.
Bachmeier shows calmness and poise uncommon for his age and experience. It should be a barn burner, but given your unfortunate injuries on defense, and Bear's unexpected development, many believe, and I concur that BYU has a better chance than it had before the season unfolded.
Love the passion of your fans, players and coaches. Looking forward to basketball again as well. Go Cougs! Go Cyclones! Go Big XII (except for the Utes)!
Those resumes look pretty damn similar to me. We're stretching quite a bit there.
There is substantial east coast bias because GTech got a big boost from defeating an ordinary Clemson squad and the Big XII has a great record against the ACC.
However, it will play out. I suspect that Tech is overall the best team in the Big XII, the recent loss notwithstanding and that BYU, Cincy and one other will compete for the CCG spot.
The best team in college football is Ohio State and the rest of the bluebloods are close, but even darling Alabama has weaknesses.
It would be great for the Big XII to get two teams in CFP but it appears east coast bias is positioned to give it to the ACC, unless the dominos fall right.
It’s so very hard to watch the defense with no pass rush! What’s worse is watching the LB’s drop where two of them are in the same area or defending nothing. No one around them. What teams have done is throw longer routes - because we have no rush - and throw over them and in front of the safeties.
Heacock might need to blitz one LB on passing situations and mix up who’s blitzing. It’s better than wasting one who is doing nothing in coverage.
