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WyoGeezer wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:25 am From my observation, I'd say that the defensive backs on both Wyoming and BYU were the reason we lost. Their backs repeatedly closed on our receivers and broke up passes, and our backs weren't fast/quick enough to close the gaps. Thoughts?

laxwyo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:02 pm Cam Stone nearly had a pick on a back shoulder throw and it’s only a miracle they came up with it. I think they’re all too new. I’d have to rewatch but throwing a 50 yard pass isn’t “getting burned” in the secondary if the QB has 5 seconds to throw. If you only rush 4, you better get pressure and you better be tight in the secondary.

LanderPoke wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:09 pm

laxwyo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:02 pm Cam Stone nearly had a pick on a back shoulder throw and it’s only a miracle they came up with it. I think they’re all too new. I’d have to rewatch but throwing a 50 yard pass isn’t “getting burned” in the secondary if the QB has 5 seconds to throw. If you only rush 4, you better get pressure and you better be tight in the secondary.

I said in the game thread that I thought they were getting lucky on some throws. Credit to their WRs and QB. The best we will face this year

doreno5 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 4:10 pm

LanderPoke wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:09 pm

laxwyo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:02 pm Cam Stone nearly had a pick on a back shoulder throw and it’s only a miracle they came up with it. I think they’re all too new. I’d have to rewatch but throwing a 50 yard pass isn’t “getting burned” in the secondary if the QB has 5 seconds to throw. If you only rush 4, you better get pressure and you better be tight in the secondary.

I said in the game thread that I thought they were getting lucky on some throws. Credit to their WRs and QB. The best we will face this year

Our receivers simply do not get separation like other teams. The defensive backs practice against them all week, it is no wonder the speed on other teams takes them some time to adjust to. I do not think it is necessarily a lack of speed as much as Wyoming plays a lot of soft zone coverage with the idea that pressure from the line will force some early or inaccurate passes.
I also felt that BYU was getting away with more than normal downfield contact and saw a couple illegal picks including the first BYU touchdown.

laxwyo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:48 pm

doreno5 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 4:10 pm

LanderPoke wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:09 pm

laxwyo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:02 pm Cam Stone nearly had a pick on a back shoulder throw and it’s only a miracle they came up with it. I think they’re all too new. I’d have to rewatch but throwing a 50 yard pass isn’t “getting burned” in the secondary if the QB has 5 seconds to throw. If you only rush 4, you better get pressure and you better be tight in the secondary.

I said in the game thread that I thought they were getting lucky on some throws. Credit to their WRs and QB. The best we will face this year

Our receivers simply do not get separation like other teams. The defensive backs practice against them all week, it is no wonder the speed on other teams takes them some time to adjust to. I do not think it is necessarily a lack of speed as much as Wyoming plays a lot of soft zone coverage with the idea that pressure from the line will force some early or inaccurate passes.
I also felt that BYU was getting away with more than normal downfield contact and saw a couple illegal picks including the first BYU touchdown.

I believe most pro teams and good college teams illegally pick a lot. They’re not going to call it every time. Hell, they might not call it all sans byu games. Especially on 3rd and long the risk is low and reward is high.