bokobobcat1919 said:our oline is very young and one of our weaknesses. That has been a big cause of our offensive struggles, which is another reason we desperately need a mobile QB. We have alot of potential there. They are much better than last year, but I think they are going to need another year to develop.LasCrucesPoke said:How's your guys' O-line playing? Are they big, small and athletic? You run the pistol correct?
I believe that where you can hurt us the most is in the passing game. Our rush defense has been lock down, but smith might be able to pick us apart in the middle of the field while we're blitzing.stymeman said:if he faces a heavy pass rush then we'll see how many yards he gets on the ground, I feel somewhat better but not 100% yet...cmon Pokes
bokobobcat1919 said:You're entitled to your opinion.
I dont think that gauging what Orakpo was able to do 2 years ago as a freshman is a logical reason to doubt his abilities as a junior today.
At anyrate, we have only given up 4 TDs all year and only 3 to our D. Considering that, I believe it is a stretch to think Wyoming's offense will score 6 TDs in this game. Mind you, that is 3 more than #24 Texas Tech did and 4TDs better than their offense.
I'd encourage you to ask Texas Tech fans if our defense is for real, but judging by how much better you believe you are than Tech that might be a waste. Texas Tech fans claimed they were going to put 50-60 on us too. I know we aren't as presitigious as other teams you've heard of, Every team we faced this year and last said the same thing, but in 15 games as FBS we have only been beaten twice by the margins you are predicting. both last year
I can sense your disrespect though.. It is dripping. so I'm not gonna argue with you. I can only hope your team will overlook us like you are.
BeaverPoke said:The team isn't overlooking you guys.
You guys have beaten Southern Mississippi and Prarie View A&M. And got rocked by Tech.
You aren't anywhere close to the hardest team we are playing this season.
Tech played 2 freshman QBs. You think Wyo is going to do the same thing? Or do you think we are going to start Brett Smith?
Smith will hands down be the best player on the field saturday night, and no one on the TSU defense is close to him. Especially if Orakpo is the leader of the team.
Funny...almost beat Nebraska with 600 yards of offense in front of a record crowd of over 90000bokobobcat1919 said:Do I think Wyoming's O will put up 40 plus on us? No. Texas Tech couldn't do that and they were in front of a record breaking 60,000 fan home crowd.
I think the key difference here is Wyoming's QB, he's a veteran guy, where Baker Mayfield and Webb are both freshmen and our D definitely made them look like FRs. Smith will make smarter decisions with the ball, but I'm confident the Texas State D will test Smith's ability to pass under heavy pressure. If he trys to run over our linebackers, they will test his ability to take brutal hits.
If smith can handle that, he will get plenty of yardage through the air, our pass coverage is still a work in progress.
I think it's perfectly fair to compare how a two year younger freshman orakpo played against a two year younger freshman smithbokobobcat1919 said:I dont think that gauging what Orakpo was able to do 2 years ago as a freshman is a logical reason to doubt his abilities as a junior today.
Come back anytime...sure some folks here are passionate but you'll find that we do hold a level of respect for folks that are willing to leave their homer boards and come around for some good old fashioned discoursebokobobcat1919 said:We didnt get rocked by tech. The game was much closer than the final score. We had chances to win too. That is why tech fans were so mad.
I certainly wasnt trying to be disrespectful. I definitely didnt resort to cursing and name calling. I certainly havent been deragatory about Wyoming, nor have I downplayed their achievements.
My comment you bolded was just to point out that he (brewpoke) is not the first fan to roll their eyes when bobcat supporters try and say that we arent going to get blown out.
I'm not sure how that can be construed as disrespectful. If I came across that way, I'm sorry.
Im going to go now before I wear out my welcome. If any of you are traveling to San Marcos, be safe. Also, be sure to stop by the taproom for a beer and burger. You wont regret it.
Cheers!
We didnt get rocked by tech. The game was much closer than the final score. We had chances to win too. That is why tech fans were so mad.
I certainly wasnt trying to be disrespectful. I definitely didnt resort to cursing and name calling. I certainly havent been deragatory about Wyoming, nor have I downplayed their achievements.
My comment you bolded was just to point out that he (brewpoke) is not the first fan to roll their eyes when bobcat supporters try and say that we arent going to get blown out.
I'm not sure how that can be construed as disrespectful. If I came across that way, I'm sorry.
Im going to go now before I wear out my welcome. If any of you are traveling to San Marcos, be safe. Also, be sure to stop by the taproom for a beer and burger. You wont regret it.
Cheers!
J-Rod said:lol there are two "should we be worried/trap game" threads about TSU with over 80+ posts. No disrespect to TSU....they are an up-and-coming program...but UW should wipe the floor with them Saturday.
lol there are two "should we be worried/trap game" threads about TSU with over 80+ posts. No disrespect to TSU....they are an up-and-coming program...but UW should wipe the floor with them Saturday.
Agreed.marcuswyo said:lol there are two "should we be worried/trap game" threads about TSU with over 80+ posts. No disrespect to TSU....they are an up-and-coming program...but UW should wipe the floor with them Saturday.
This!
However, as a lifelong Wyoming fan I don't feel it is appropriate to be cocky.