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Post by canislatrans on Oct 13, 2013 11:58:32 GMT -6
Excellent analysis on this board about the Yotes. And I think we can all agree that Coach Glenn is putting together a winning program. Can't wait for another recruiting class on top of the experience gained from all the young players this year!
As for the remainder of this year, it's true the schedule will be increasingly difficult. However, if we eliminate some of the self-inflicted errors, INTs, penalties and put the Special back in special teams, we can be competitive in all the games (or at least within 10-14 pts of the Bison).
They said you have to be able to run the ball and play defense to win in the MVFC. Check, and check!
Let's go Yotes!
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Post by canislatrans on Oct 8, 2013 20:28:45 GMT -6
It's an unfortunate situation for Tyler and the Coyotes. However, if you are going to protect players from helmet to helmet, I guess this qualifies. Apparently, the league has the discretion of reviewing replays at any time. If the league is so concerned about the safety of the players they should be reviewing the hit on Koch, which was a vicious hit to the head.
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 29, 2013 17:20:19 GMT -6
I'm with Chuck on looking forward to the future. Saturday was as disappointing a loss, as the Yotes have had in the MVFC. However, to think that this team is anything like last year's is really doing a disservice. There is marked improvement in a number of areas, and the talent that is on the field is markedly different than last year. The Yotes need a strong showing from their fans on this D-Day, and a win on Saturday will be a nice stepping stone to some more MVFC wins this year. I heard that the Dome wasn't sold out yet for D-Days, we've got to pack the house, the team needs it!!
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 28, 2013 18:23:40 GMT -6
Minus the special teams blunder, the Earl drive ties the game. Earl deserves a chance to lead the team. I have been as patient as anyone with JVM, and the coaches who have chosen him as starter, but I believe next week we're going to see a change. If we could sustain a drive and put some pressure on the opponent's defense to defend the pass as well as the run, we would have won this game, and multiple games in the MVFC this year. We have talented, albeit young, but talented WRs. Our defense is stout, it's just sustaining a drive on offense and fixing the mess that is special teams. I will say this, if Earl starts, it is going to be an adventure. Expect inconsistency, however, I think if he gets a good year of experience this year, with the young WRs, he and the Yotes could be in real good position his JR/SR years. The defense was solid, with that many 3 and outs, in critical times, you would expect some bending, as they did today. If the offense gives them some support, they are beginning to look like a force.
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 27, 2013 20:11:53 GMT -6
Sweep of the defending champions, and pre-season co-favorites!! Way to go Yotes!
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 24, 2013 19:01:27 GMT -6
I have a preference to pocket passers, pro-style, with a good running game. That being said, I can clearly see that JVM is the best offensive weapon the Coyotes have right now. Just look at the numbers. I watched and listened to the Kansas and NAU broadcasts (I was having internet problems picking up the Yotes announcers), they were raving about JVM, his toughness, decision-making and his all-around athleticism. By their nature, running QBs have difficulty in the passing game, because they take a beating running the ball and they don't throw as often. I think the Coyotes success in the MVFC this year will be dependent on how much they can change that equation. I believe in their offensive scheme, however, they will need to pass more often to 1)keep the defense honest, 2)allow their QB and WRs to develop. Positives on that front in the 2nd half: Meyer is looking like another option at WR; JVM made some nice throws.
Also, it's nice to see Lage, Johnson (Wessel, Mertlik) making plays at LB, it sure frees up Tyler Starr to wreak havoc! What a night he had!
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 16, 2013 4:52:20 GMT -6
Great job by the VB team! One of many USD programs that will contend for Conference title this year.
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 11, 2013 14:34:08 GMT -6
It is obvious that improvement in the passing game would be a big lift for the Coyotes. (I think winning 2/3 Valley games vs. 4/5 games is dependent upon how much the passing game improves.) JVM is not a great passer, I'll give you that. However, watching the past 2 games and some highlights from last year, JVM is a huge weapon for the Yotes, perhaps our best weapon offensively. Hopefully, his passing accuracy will improve like the rest of his games has from last year, I'm willing to wait. I think the bigger part of our passing game is the performance of our WRs and play-calling. The WRs that supplement Terry, are a work in progress. Koch, though a SR, is still playing first regular games without injury. The other WRs are Freshmen, or RS Freshmen, and a converted QB. They too need experience, and all we can do at this point is wait until they get it. Our hope is that it happens during the course of this year. I do not know enough to comment on Wesley as OC, other than I have been very impressed with how the offense has changed it up this year, and the success in the OL, running game, and read option. I think we need to pass more, and perhaps pass occassionally from a pro style with more than one option for the QB to throw to. That, in my opinion, would help the QB and the WRs mature more quickly in the passing game, by involving them more.
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 9, 2013 22:55:29 GMT -6
I did want Meierkort fired and eventually he was which was the right decision. I don't see many people that think he should be back after what has happened since he left the Coyotes. I feel as if Glenn should be measured on wins and losses and so far he doesn't stack up. I am less impressed with what I have seen so far from the Coyote team than most and that might be after some modest improvement. Kansas is not a very good football team so a 31-14 loss is really not a good loss or a very good performance. If the Yotes continue to not show an effective passing game they will struggle to get wins in the MVFC. You can't be one dementional and expect to be a good MVFC team. The other teams are too good to allow USD to simply run the football at them. I think USD may get a win or two against some of the weaker Valley teams this year but I don't see them competing very well against the upper tier conference teams which should be the goal, should it not. As far as Glenn being hired. I was ok with the hire when it happened but I was not jumping up and down either. The reason because I don't think the hiring process gave all applicants a chance because it appeared the USD admin had tunnel vision towards the hiring. Usually that is not the best way to go about hires. I am very shocked that a team under Joe Glenn has shown so little considering his resume before getting the job. It's fair to ask the question of whether the game has passed Joe by a bit. The team seems to use a very simplistic offense that is not hard to stop by competent D Coordinators at the D1 FCS level. I still think the OC and QB are really holding this program back at the moment. That is my simple opinion which I am entited to just as everyone else is entitled to disagree. This is comical at best. USD lost 21? seniors and Glenn had to come in and clean house and kick another 15 or so out of the program. You don't see the big picture at all. It's not going to get better overnight. It's getting better already, thanks to Coach Glenn! This Valley season is going to be fun!
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 9, 2013 22:41:04 GMT -6
I don't know the details on scholarships allowed or the rules. But the site you listed has Tavian Pomlee as both a Freshman and a Junior, which obviously is double counting (he's a JR JUCO transfer). Plus the SRs (Gruis, Rowson), my uneducated guess is we have 3-4 scholarships available, but I will wait for the experts to chime in.
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 5, 2013 10:30:09 GMT -6
I think Herbster was surprised, however, I didn't get the impression that he was feeling the least bit inhibited by the timing. He will make a national search. He said it immediately. Even though it is likely that an interim will be named, I think Herbster knows that his job is to find the best long-term solution and he will extend the search as far as possible. On the plus side, an interim will be like a player going into last year of a contract, a highly motivated year. I think Boots actions, are from his character, and from what made him a good coach. Loyalty to his coaches, and players around him. You can't fault him for that, especially for all he has done for USD basketball. It's not in the Coach's job description to hire the next coach, that's what the AD gets paid for. Herbster will do right by USD, and I doubt he'll allow a retiring coach, a legend at that, to stop him.
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 2, 2013 7:33:16 GMT -6
In defense of JVM throwing into double-coverage, it looked like it was a stretch the field play. I didn't see another receiver down field. The other option, was to tuck and run (perhaps better) but then you don't get the defense thinking about the pass. I loved Wes' offensive plan, and utilizing Terry, Roberts, Bouma, JVM heavily in the read-option is a winner. How do we get more WRs involved and stretch the field? It seemed at times, that UC Davis was filling the box. If we can add that dimension, I think the offense can be really good!
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Post by canislatrans on Sept 1, 2013 7:29:26 GMT -6
Hat tip to notkiotees on calling the Defense to shine, and they did. The O Line and the Bruise Bros were quite impressive. During the pre game radio the press from UC Davis mentioned their D Line to be one of the teams strengths. I was especially impressed with. Our running game late, when everyone in the building knew we would be running and they were still very effective! Great start, this is still a building process, but good signs of future success, even for this year!
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Post by canislatrans on Aug 31, 2013 5:50:41 GMT -6
1. NDSU 2. Denver 3. SDSU 4. Omaha 5. Western Illinois 6. USD 7. Fort Wayne 8. IUPUI
I'm no expert, especially haven't kept up with all new recruits in the league, but I have to think the Coyotes will finish in the upper half based upon returning players. I understand NDSU and Denver, but I think after that there will be a scramble for #3, which USD will have as good a chance as any to take. (No disrespect meant for South Dakota State College, this time. Their Tournament experience and coaching earns them at least 3rd in preseason polls. It's just that they will have a tough time staying there this year. IMHO)
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Post by canislatrans on Aug 24, 2013 16:48:15 GMT -6
And you didn't even mention the tough part, Feb 2 and March 1.
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