SELA Instant Reaction Thread

[57stratdawg]

I don’t hate what I saw today. We covered.

Mike Wright looked great. He could have easily broke two other runs. 19 YPC.

Defense only allowed 208 yards. SELA only had 1 drive of substance.

OL wasn’t quite as physical in the 1H. Probably a function of “thinking” a little bit. Ended with nearly 300 yards rushing though.

Rogers 20-29, 277 & 2TDs. Ball spread around to WRS.

Outstanding special teams play today.

Overall grade B+

 

[eckie1]

I don’t hate what I saw today. We covered. Mike Wright looks quick.

Defense only allowed 208 yards. SELA only had 1 drive of substance.

OL wasn’t quite as physical in the 1H. Probably a function of “thinking” a little bit. Ended with nearly 300 yards rushing though.

Rogers 20-29, 277 & 2TDs. Ball spread around to WRS.

Outstanding special teams play today.

Overall grade B+

1st half - overall D

2nd half - overall A

I’ll take it.

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

Lots to like but lots to fix.

I think we need to figure out who we are on offense.

I didn't like the defense came out flat. I'm glad it got fixed.

Special teams the best we have seen in years

wright adds a nice dynamic to the offense we haven't had since 18.

will needs to get with it. His strength is accuracy. Today he was missing.

Inside rush with the line. Got better but not great against an fcs team. Should have bulldozed earlier.

Whitmore is a huge addition.

I hope tulu's injury isn't that bad.

Arnett has a lot of learning to do. We came out way to flat for a first game. They should have been fired up and ready to kill. I like that he wasnt happy even when leading in second half. A little saban there. Needs to make sure lines both start strong that makes the game in the sec. Sets the tone.

Marks had a good game but I think we need more from the other guys because I think marks will break down with all these touches. I liked price and Pittman.

 

[coach66]

I don’t hate what I saw today. We covered.

Mike Wright looked great. He could have easily broke two other runs. 19 YPC.

Defense only allowed 208 yards. SELA only had 1 drive of substance.

OL wasn’t quite as physical in the 1H. Probably a function of “thinking” a little bit. Ended with nearly 300 yards rushing though.

Rogers 20-29, 277 & 2TDs. Ball spread around to WRS.

Outstanding special teams play today.

Overall grade B+

Wright is a weapon of mass destruction

 

[Seinfeld]

We weren’t ready ready. Fix that and we’re all good

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

We weren’t ready ready. Fix that and we’re all good

Need a wade bonnet visit to practice this week. Need to get ready ready. Need to have line do Oklahoma drill before the game to get the testosterone flowing early

 

[Dawghouse]

We have a freakin kicker!!!!

Everything else, we'll see next week.

Biggest concern was the OL. Biggest surprise besides kicker was Creed. I don't think he's a huge surprise but I doubt he balls out like that if Tulu doesn't go down.

Hopefully he did enough for them to keep putting him in there.

 

[HotMop]

I can only give it a D-.

 

[ckDOG]

I think the team was in their feels first half. They were sad and sluggish basically. Got that out of their system and things looked up.

 

[SchrodingersDawg]

I like special teams other than Walley scares the hell out of me every time he is the return guy. That over the shoulder fielding of the punt inside the 15 would have Jackie Wayne Sherrill apoplectic.

 

[hdogg]

At the end of the day, we adjusted and won by 41... I'll sleep well tonight. I also smoked ribs and started drinking at 1, so that helps. But I feel good about our team right now.

 

[preacher_dawg]

I see 3 more wins*********

 

[Beretta.sixpack]

i wasn't impressed....beat up front often....on both sides of the ball....mike wright looks great....looks like barbay needs a mullen type qb to succeed....i had higher expectations and they fell way, way short....that 16 play 81 yd drive by sela looked like a hs defense against bama....im going to have to readjust my expectations....

 

[TXDawg.sixpack]

I like special teams other than Walley scares the hell out of me every time he is the return guy. That over the shoulder fielding of the punt inside the 15 would have Jackie Wayne Sherrill apoplectic.

Never forget…Pig Prather fair caught a punt with his heels inside the 1 ON JACKIE’S WATCH.

During the broadcast, Herbstreit called it he dumbest play he’d ever seen. It’s one of the few things I agree with Herbie on.

 

[Marler]

Outside killed defense in the 1st half.

 

[eckie1]

Never forget…Pig Prather fair caught a punt with his heels inside the 1 ON JACKIE’S WATCH.

During the broadcast, Herbstreit called it he dumbest play he’d ever seen. It’s one of the few things I agree with Herbie on.

Was that the kick and pick game in ‘99? Pig was on the sidelines laughing hysterically and all the announcers were like “wtf???”

Pig was a solid player, but he was lacking in functional gray matter.

 

[BA Dog]

-Offensive line didn’t look like I would have hoped.
-Overall we looked soft up front on both sides of the ball
-Pickering looked really good.
-Trevion Williams looks like a freak on tv. Hope he ends up playing as good as he looks.
-Creed looked good.(not just for a freshman)
-We have to get Mike Wright more touches.
-Where was Zavion Thomas?

 

[Lloyd Christmas.sixpack]

Here’s what bothers me other than what has been mentioned, all of our scoring drives had to have a big play. We didn’t march down the field & score like we should have against SELA.

 

[tired]

We have a lot to work on but it's easier to fix things after a win than a loss.

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

Here’s what bothers me other than what has been mentioned, all of our scoring drives had to have a big play. We didn’t march down the field & score like we should have against SELA.

For those that like rogers and talk about his stats. Sanders put up 500 on power 5 fbs team in a non air raid offense. Rogers is still a paper tiger because of the air raid. I didn't see anything from him today that will beat a good to average or better sec defense. I think he had maybe one really good td pass toda. No play making ability. I though this offense might help him but he hasn't figured out the pro offense yet. Unfortunately he has one more warm up game before lsu

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

That's also Barbey's offense. It's about the big play

 

[Dawgpile]

Special teams the best we have seen in years

Here, here!

 

[BulldogBlitz]

We need to fire this staff tonight. We are football royalty. These guys are not going to get us in the national championship picture like we usually are.

 

[Dawgpile]

mike wright looks great....looks like barbay needs a mullen type qb to succeed....

For right now.

 

[BingleCocktail]

NEED A NEW LOGO

 

[GloryDawg]

That bad first half was probably good for them. Now they know. SLU is no joke team.

 

[dog99walker]

SELA ran a student body right and left in the first quarter. Our denfense took a while to adjust. We did. Pickering was a beast in the game. One of his quarterback hurries saved a touch down.

Offense had to get its feet wet. As the game went along, they figured it out. Two headed mister of Wright and Rogers is very good.

 

[patdog]

C. Came out flat as a pancake both offensively & defensively. But 2nd half was dominant. We’ll know more next week. I expect us to play better.

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

C. Came out flat as a pancake both offensively & defensively. But 2nd half was dominant. We’ll know more next week. I expect us to play better.

That's what I think also. If we don't, week 3 will hurt

 

[M R DAWGS]

Anytime I hear an offensive coordinator talk about explosive plays, ptsd sets in from the Moorehead days.

I don’t think we are very good. I think 6-7 wins is our future.

 

[OopsICroomedmypants]

Here’s what bothers me other than what has been mentioned, all of our scoring drives had to have a big play. We didn’t march down the field & score like we should have against SELA.

I’m just glad we got some big plays. That means we either have a good scheme, good players or both. I think we have both. We have better speed on offense than we have in the past so we have a chance to bust big plays. We’ve had plenty of receivers who couldn’t bust that 53 yard TD by Creed. He turned the corner and turned it on. Maybe we can score against BAMA one time.

 

[OopsICroomedmypants]

Here’s an honest question. If it takes a Leach team 3 years to start clicking how do you feel about Barbary? Personally, I like his play calling, but feel our o line and lack of confidence hurt today.

 

[Bulldog45]

The big plays were nice but they also concern me a little the way they skewed the offensive stats. Will we be able to have those same types of big plays against the top 2/3 of the SEC? Will we be able to run the ball effectively against that top 2/3 without a running threat at QB in the game?

 

[TXDawg.sixpack]

Was that the kick and pick game in ‘99? Pig was on the sidelines laughing hysterically and all the announcers were like “wtf???”

Pig was a solid player, but he was lacking in functional gray matter.

It was definitely an Egg Bowl game that we won, but I don’t remember what year. Yes, though, Pig was on the sideline laughing.

 

[Ranchdawg]

We need to fire this staff tonight. We are football royalty. These guys are not going to get us in the national championship picture like we usually are.

It was obviously the helmets!

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Anytime I hear an offensive coordinator talk about explosive plays, ptsd sets in from the Moorehead days.

I don’t think we are very good. I think 6-7 wins is our future.

I predicted 7-5 to begin with. We have Georgia and Alabama on our schedule.

But we still will make some noise. We have some weapons on offense and they don't have to catch a pass first.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

The big plays were nice but they also concern me a little the way they skewed the offensive stats. Will we be able to have those same types of big plays against the top 2/3 of the SEC? Will we be able to run the ball effectively against that top 2/3 without a running threat at QB in the game?

So.. I should be concerned that we had successful big plays on offense. Right?

 

[Bulldog45]

So.. I should be concerned that we had successful big plays on offense. Right?

Sure thing

 

[AlCoDog]

Here’s what bothers me other than what has been mentioned, all of our scoring drives had to have a big play. We didn’t march down the field & score like we should have against SELA.

Really? Damn i hope we score every play. How can you look at big plays as a negative?

 

[Rupert Jenkins]

I'm tarred of all these big plays. Why can't we get back to 3 yards and a cloud of dust ? We just ain't physical enough. Will only completed 69% of his passes. What about the other 31% ?? And what was his longest pass ? 33 yards ?? Unacceptable. Far Barbay. He shoulda started Wright*******