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BeaverPoke
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Total toss up game. Hope the Pokes win.
If you ever need to laugh, just remember there was some idiot who wanted Bohl fired after 2 seasons.
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kansasCowboy
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I think WYO takes this one in Laramie 25-13. The score like the Montana game seems closer than the game really is.
Jacobi Owens had 233 rushing last week, but seriously it was against a bad lower Division defense. Montana, like NDSU could almost be considered FBS with the talent and history they have. And our D Line and LBs just stuffed an RB, Canada, who is being looked at in the pros. WYO has always played well against the option. And I think our D put in more time in the weight room than AFAs O. I see our DLineand LBs having a heck of a game. I think similar to last year they may get one or two big gainers through the air, because we'll cheat up on the run. But I don't think it will matter when and if it does. I think Montana's D is actually stronger than AFAs and we will dismantle them in the run game. Passing, i look for simple progression with Kirk and our strong WRs. Less TOs, and about 150 yards passing.
I hope I'm right.
Jacobi Owens had 233 rushing last week, but seriously it was against a bad lower Division defense. Montana, like NDSU could almost be considered FBS with the talent and history they have. And our D Line and LBs just stuffed an RB, Canada, who is being looked at in the pros. WYO has always played well against the option. And I think our D put in more time in the weight room than AFAs O. I see our DLineand LBs having a heck of a game. I think similar to last year they may get one or two big gainers through the air, because we'll cheat up on the run. But I don't think it will matter when and if it does. I think Montana's D is actually stronger than AFAs and we will dismantle them in the run game. Passing, i look for simple progression with Kirk and our strong WRs. Less TOs, and about 150 yards passing.
I hope I'm right.
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ragtimejoe1
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It will be interesting to see how the new defense deals with the AF offense. I like our tackling and that is key to the option--corners have to tackle and make plays.
Progress from last week to this week is what I will be most interested in. During the DC era, there was no steady progression. I think the team at the beginning of the season would beat the team at the end of the season if they could play each other (if that makes sense).
I don't expect that this season. I'm excited to see what happens this weekend.
Progress from last week to this week is what I will be most interested in. During the DC era, there was no steady progression. I think the team at the beginning of the season would beat the team at the end of the season if they could play each other (if that makes sense).
I don't expect that this season. I'm excited to see what happens this weekend.
Hi all....AF fan here. Hope to see a good game with no injuries. With that said, some thoughts and news links for the game.
First talk on AF vs Wyoming. I think it will be a very interesting game. AF did not show much in game one and Wyoming had to open up their playbook. I think Wyoming had the tougher first game so had to give more effort and desire than our Falcons. With that said....if Wyoming only looks at the past and only looks at the rushing stats from game #1 and think that AF will not pass more than 6 times then I think they will be in for a huge surprise. Comments above discussed the slow first quarter AF had well so did Wyoming. End of the first half for AF was 23-9 for Wyoming 6-3 so I think both teams had to adjust early for their first games.
GO FALCONS
check out all these news links that will not transfer here at http://ricksfalconreview.blogspot.com/
(scroll down the blog for the links...sorry, can't put all here).
RicksFalconReview: Air Force Rolls in football opener and basketball hires new coach
Jacobi Owens busts out for 233 yards in his debut as Air Force rolls
Ramsey: Jacobi Owens shakes gloom from Air Force football program
AFA sidebar and notes: Air Force safety Steelhammer cracks down on opponent from his home state
Sidebar notes (scroll down): Pearson takes time to get going
Owens, Air Force run over Nicholls in 44-16 win
Owens, Air Force run over Nicholls in 44-16 win
Air Force rushes past Nicholls, 44-16
Next up Wyoming and MWC/OthersWyoming beats Montana 17-12 under new coach
WYOMING 17, MONTANA 12: What they said/Report card
Cowboys 17, Montana 12: How it happened
UW-Montana notebook: Nzeocha comes up big for UW
Gagliardi column: Winning through adversity key for Cowboys in opener
Montana falls to Wyoming 17-12
Craig Bohl plans to rebuild Wyoming football from the ground
First talk on AF vs Wyoming. I think it will be a very interesting game. AF did not show much in game one and Wyoming had to open up their playbook. I think Wyoming had the tougher first game so had to give more effort and desire than our Falcons. With that said....if Wyoming only looks at the past and only looks at the rushing stats from game #1 and think that AF will not pass more than 6 times then I think they will be in for a huge surprise. Comments above discussed the slow first quarter AF had well so did Wyoming. End of the first half for AF was 23-9 for Wyoming 6-3 so I think both teams had to adjust early for their first games.
GO FALCONS
check out all these news links that will not transfer here at http://ricksfalconreview.blogspot.com/
(scroll down the blog for the links...sorry, can't put all here).
RicksFalconReview: Air Force Rolls in football opener and basketball hires new coach
Jacobi Owens busts out for 233 yards in his debut as Air Force rolls
Ramsey: Jacobi Owens shakes gloom from Air Force football program
AFA sidebar and notes: Air Force safety Steelhammer cracks down on opponent from his home state
Sidebar notes (scroll down): Pearson takes time to get going
Owens, Air Force run over Nicholls in 44-16 win
Owens, Air Force run over Nicholls in 44-16 win
Air Force rushes past Nicholls, 44-16
Next up Wyoming and MWC/OthersWyoming beats Montana 17-12 under new coach
WYOMING 17, MONTANA 12: What they said/Report card
Cowboys 17, Montana 12: How it happened
UW-Montana notebook: Nzeocha comes up big for UW
Gagliardi column: Winning through adversity key for Cowboys in opener
Montana falls to Wyoming 17-12
Craig Bohl plans to rebuild Wyoming football from the ground
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LawPoke
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I think your note about the DC era is spot on, with one slight change: DC's teams did make a steady movement in their play and it was in the form of regression. While DC was coach, games reflected the season - start well, make no adjustments, guys would get hurt or make mistakes and the game would end in the crapper. If only every coach could have p'd off DC like Howdy Doody to focus his energy, things might have been different.ragtimejoe1 wrote:It will be interesting to see how the new defense deals with the AF offense. I like our tackling and that is key to the option--corners have to tackle and make plays.
Progress from last week to this week is what I will be most interested in. During the DC era, there was no steady progression. I think the team at the beginning of the season would beat the team at the end of the season if they could play each other (if that makes sense).
I don't expect that this season. I'm excited to see what happens this weekend.
To me, getting better in a game, between games and throughout the course of a season is a DIRECT reflection on two things:
(1) coaching; and
(2) conditioning.
I think we have significantly upgraded both in a very short span of time. While I was always looking forward to the Montana game to gauge where we were generally, the AFA game has been the one that I was most anxious to see. If we make strides and improve on our line play, Kirk can shake the nerves and make some throws and we can get better on defense (particularly with the quick pass to the sideline and short to intermediate passing game and with turnovers) and grab a W, I think we may be enroute to a bowl. If we stagnate at a level similar to our go with Montana...count me as concerned.
Saturday cannot get here soon enough.
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LTC - what changes did you see in your defense? Good? Bad? Difficult to tell because it was Nicholls State?
Frankly, AFA generally scored enough to win games last year, but sputtered on defense (which is familiar to Poke fans too).
Frankly, AFA generally scored enough to win games last year, but sputtered on defense (which is familiar to Poke fans too).
Really liked Wyomings defense last week. Discipline like I haven't seen in years. Stopping the run has been the primary focal this year and with Stanard at DC I have noticed much improved gap responsibility. Even on the trick play WR pass, the defenders were there and if the safety would've laid a shoulder into the WR ( instead of missing ) the ball would've popped out. The tackle eligible TD was something that will be recognized next time ( hopefully ). Now playing against an AF offense where they love to cut block, will be a good test on how well our defense has progressed. I expect Yarbrough and Sonny to have big games.
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laxwyo
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I think the wyo-AF game will have some scoring. The question is, will there be enough time to make it a shootout? Will be shortest game of the week
W-Y, Until I Die!
Big changes on defense in philosophy and play across the board. Add two new coaches, D-Line coach from texas and Coach Ron Vanderlinden from Penn State (known throughout college and the NFL as one of 'the top LB coaches' with multiple players he coached in the NFL). Coach Steve Russ (former NFL 4 seasons with Denver) took over as head defensive coach.
You won't see the 10-15 yd cushion off receivers before the snap. We are playing more 4 man front. We are blitzing. We had the most physical fall practices in the last 20 years according to grads coaching on the staff to include more live tackling drills, more open field tackling, more 'Oklahoma' drills. Overall more aggressive than seen by AF in the past. We are more physical than we have been in individual players.
And the biggest thing is our experience we bring contrasted with what happened last year as stated well here:
Air Force will enter this week’s opener with 10 returning starters who combined for 56 starts last season. And that’s just among guys on the second team. The projected starting lineup for Saturday’s game against Nicholls State includes another 15 players who have previously started. Another four players with starting experience didn’t even appear on the depth chart.
In short, the Falcons are coming off a 2-10 season that left them humbled and loaded with players who have seen game action. To build upon that, Air Force kept reps fairly even through fall camp, with each of the first teams running more than 800 snaps in 11-on-11 situations. “We did give a bunch of reps to our 3s this year, probably more than we have in the past,” coach Troy Calhoun said. “Because of that, I think we’ve developed better depth on our football team.”
Depth was a major issue last year, as the Falcons went through four starting quarterbacks and used eight starters at three defensive line positions.
Here's another article that summarizes the defense this season.....
Read more at http://gazette.com/mountain-west-notebo ... wQpUag8.99" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This give some good explanation: http://gazette.com/change-is-in-the-cus ... le/1536482
You won't see the 10-15 yd cushion off receivers before the snap. We are playing more 4 man front. We are blitzing. We had the most physical fall practices in the last 20 years according to grads coaching on the staff to include more live tackling drills, more open field tackling, more 'Oklahoma' drills. Overall more aggressive than seen by AF in the past. We are more physical than we have been in individual players.
And the biggest thing is our experience we bring contrasted with what happened last year as stated well here:
Air Force will enter this week’s opener with 10 returning starters who combined for 56 starts last season. And that’s just among guys on the second team. The projected starting lineup for Saturday’s game against Nicholls State includes another 15 players who have previously started. Another four players with starting experience didn’t even appear on the depth chart.
In short, the Falcons are coming off a 2-10 season that left them humbled and loaded with players who have seen game action. To build upon that, Air Force kept reps fairly even through fall camp, with each of the first teams running more than 800 snaps in 11-on-11 situations. “We did give a bunch of reps to our 3s this year, probably more than we have in the past,” coach Troy Calhoun said. “Because of that, I think we’ve developed better depth on our football team.”
Depth was a major issue last year, as the Falcons went through four starting quarterbacks and used eight starters at three defensive line positions.
Here's another article that summarizes the defense this season.....
Read more at http://gazette.com/mountain-west-notebo ... wQpUag8.99" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This give some good explanation: http://gazette.com/change-is-in-the-cus ... le/1536482
AF 6 throws in last game. That for sure won't happen against the Pokes! In fact I think the game plan against Wyo will emphasize the pass to take advantage of the Pokes' secondary - the weakest section of the defense. Of course a strong rushing line could counter this. We will see.
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Vorel sums it up best
As for the Falcons' passing game? Well, senior quarterback Kyle Pearson attempted only six passes -- yes, six -- in the entire game, completing three of them for 19 microscopic yards.
Combine Kirkegaard and Pearson's Saturday production, and you get 111 passing yards, an interception and a lost fumble. That's a forgettable performance for one quarterback, let alone two.
What does this all mean? For one thing, Saturday night's game -- which will kick off at 8:15 p.m. and air on ESPNU -- will be ugly by design, comprised of two teams willing to stand in front of each other and keep punching until one of them hits the canvas.
As for the Falcons' passing game? Well, senior quarterback Kyle Pearson attempted only six passes -- yes, six -- in the entire game, completing three of them for 19 microscopic yards.
Combine Kirkegaard and Pearson's Saturday production, and you get 111 passing yards, an interception and a lost fumble. That's a forgettable performance for one quarterback, let alone two.
What does this all mean? For one thing, Saturday night's game -- which will kick off at 8:15 p.m. and air on ESPNU -- will be ugly by design, comprised of two teams willing to stand in front of each other and keep punching until one of them hits the canvas.
As I said in my comments above, you needed to attempt to pass at times during your game with the tight score at half time, but we did not. Here's a Q&A with our offensive coordinator and some food for thought... here's the link with the quote of the article that I really liked....(so read 'between' the lines on this one'!)
Q: No balls were thrown to tight ends, will that be a rarity?
A: I just didn’t call them. We called six passes and I didn’t call them. We didn’t need them.
Read more at http://gazette.com/air-force-coordinato ... xSKozp5.99
Q: No balls were thrown to tight ends, will that be a rarity?
A: I just didn’t call them. We called six passes and I didn’t call them. We didn’t need them.
Read more at http://gazette.com/air-force-coordinato ... xSKozp5.99
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May it never die...djm19 wrote:How convenient, the DC rant is no longer on youtube.
http://deadspin.com/5954244/wyoming-foo ... ody-tirade
Dear Karma,
I have a list of people you missed...
I have a list of people you missed...
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Kale has 43 passing attempts total at Air Force, 4 of them were intercepted, 0 resulted in touchdowns. He's fairly slippery, though, and being only 5'9, he's probably difficult to find behind the o-line.djm19 wrote:As for the Falcons' passing game? Well, senior quarterback Kyle Pearson attempted only six passes -- yes, six -- in the entire game, completing three of them for 19 microscopic yards.