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Post by Bigboy on Jan 15, 2008 9:33:35 GMT -5
If taking all those a-- whippings for the last 2 seasons does not motivate our players and coaches to improve then we are in for another sad season. I think the foundation is there as far as players are concern, its the coaching that need to be upgraded. No Dooms, you are not crazy but this football program lately has the potential to make all of us crazy.
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Post by da heretic on Jan 15, 2008 9:47:33 GMT -5
Quote from Doomsday:
"Call me crazy, but I think if we can build upon what we showed at times last year and our coaches learn how to win, implement a two minute offense for those close games, work on special teams, and make solid halftime adjustments we could have a decent season. I think the players are there judging from the fight they put up almost all season despite us missing those elements. The coaches just have to do a little catch up."
Sounds like that fantasy land Clinton spoke about in describing Barack Obama's campaign.
You aint crazy, Doomsday, but what's the chances that ALL that's gonna happen now when it hasn't started in two seasons? You got waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more faith in The Keyston Kops coaching staff we have than I do.
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Post by DOOMS on Jan 15, 2008 10:11:05 GMT -5
Well dh, I don’t have that much faith in their coaching ability per se. I’ve been one of the biggest detractors since the initial announcement was made. I do have faith in men with pride. If they have any pride they cannot be blind to the fact that it’s put up or shut up time. Granted, for the fans it is way past that time but you know coaches always think they can win if they just have more ______. I always said my opinion of Fobbs would change if he admitted he was in over his head and hired an o.c. Well he didn’t so much as admit he needed an o.c. as he was probably told to go get one or else (is there ever going to be an announcement or did Dee take the keys to the football website with her to the school of education?). So I still haven’t changed my opinion of his coaching ability. But I have changed my opinion of where we should end up. I have had two opinions; a best-case and a worst-case. Best-case involved our coaches doing things they haven’t yet done, as you stated. Things like adequately scheming and not being flat-out outcoached week after week. That probably won’t happen this year either. Worst-case was a regression. You have to admit we got better last year. Worst-case has us flattening out or even getting worse this year. There is now a third scenario to me; the “most-likely case” scenario. If you look at the improvement from Fobbs I to Fobbs II we went from not a snowball’s chance in hades of a win to shoulda won five. It’s most likely that with all the returners we have clamoring for wins we could sleepwalk to the five wins we shoulda had last year. I truly expect our coaches to bungle us into a couple of losses (sorry coaches, don’t want to insult you, just going by historic precedent) but I expect our hungry seniors to will us to a couple wins. Add to that a pre-season game against JCSU to work out the kinks that will probably be closer than any Aggie expects or hopes and we should do fair. If we do not I see no reason to keep the staff around, even with Fobbs’ contract being as heavily-leveraged in his favor as it is. Three bites at the apple leaves only a rotten core. I think almost any coach would admit that and accept the fact that this might not be the right place, time, or support system for him to be successful.
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Post by DECKS on Jan 15, 2008 10:20:33 GMT -5
I was told that this JCSU game is a one year deal only. I was also told that we might have 7 home games this season and that we have a home and away deal with Coastal Carolina starting this up coming season. I'm not sure 7 home games is a good idea until we're sure the program is back on track. On another note if we have seven home games then it seems like NCCU will not be on the schedule.
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Post by treese on Jan 15, 2008 10:42:06 GMT -5
So do you think the 2008 Games will look like this? JCSU WSSU Coastal Carolina Morgan State N.C. Central Howard Florida A&M Bethune-Cookman Hampton Delaware State Norfolk State S.C. State
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Post by Aggie911 on Jan 15, 2008 12:18:48 GMT -5
yes,
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Post by JeffAggieFan on Jan 15, 2008 15:43:34 GMT -5
It looks like an old CIAA schedule
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Post by aggiejazz on Feb 1, 2008 14:23:32 GMT -5
JC Smith is working on making it difficult for the Aggies to win come August '08
Published Thursday, January 31, 2008 by Herbert L. White
Every year, Johnson C. Smith football coach Daryl McNeil is looking for one thing: size.
Johnson C. Smith and defensive end Marshall Banks (96) struggled to stop opponents in 2007 due to a lack of run support caused in party by injuries at nose guard.
This year, he really needs it.
“We’re always looking to get bigger,” McNeill said.
The Golden Bulls were overmatched for most of 2007, especially on defense, where opponents ran through them with regularity. JCSU was near the bottom of the CIAA in nearly every defensive category against the run. Part of the reason was a season-ending injury to nose tackle William Burgess. But last year’s concerns about a light but quick linebacker corps turned out to be accurate, too.
The offensive line needs some beefing up as well, with three starters graduating from a unit that barely broke 3 yards per rushing attempt.
With National Signing Day on Feb. 5, here’s a look at the Bulls based on last year’s roster and where they’ll likely target for upgrades.
Defensive line: Top priority. This group took a major hit before the opening kickoff when Burgess blew out his knee during preseason drills.
Without the 330-pounder plugging the middle, Smith lacked inside presence. B.L. Williams, a Savannah State transfer who played the final two games of 2007, gives the Bulls depth should Burgess recover fully.
Alvin Pope and Marshall Banks are solid at end, but a speed rusher will have a good chance at moving into the starting lineup.
Linebackers: High priority. Top tackler Fred Williams is gone, and the Bulls were extremely light inside. With no run-stuffing presence, opponents didn’t have to worry about going around Smith – plowing over them worked just fine.
Secondary: High priority. All-America cornerback De’Audra Dix and bookend Fred Hoskins are seniors; junior safety Steven Williams has another season.
Quarterback: Set with three-year incumbent Carlton Richardson, but what comes next?
Richardson passed for a career-best 1,668 yards and 11 scores in establishing himself as the clear-cut team leader. But he’ll need help to get the Bulls back into West Division contention.
Freshmen Ryan Carter and Joshua Battle are capable runners, but haven’t proven themselves as passers – a necessity in McNeil’s offense.
Running back: Need area. Marco Kirven’s gone after breaking a leg as a senior, which leaves Kevin Allen (104 carries, 434 yards, 5 TDs) as the incumbent. It’s been years since Smith had a game-breaker at tailback, which would take pressure off the passing game. A healthy Allen would give JCSU a good start.
Offensive line: High priority. The Bulls were among the worst rushing teams in the CIAA and Williams often had to run when flushed out of pocket last year. Anchors Ralph Manns, Curtis Dorsey and Robert Peterson are seniors, so there’ll be wholesale change when spring drills get under way. Jeremiah Brown, a 6-4, 310-pound sophomore from Wilmington, Del., was the prize line recruit from 2007. He’ll get a chance to show it in ‘08.
Receiver: Set. Jeremy Franklin, a redshirt freshman playing the position for the first time, was all-CIAA after leading the league in catches. He should be even better with sophomore experience. Travis Lee, a transfer from South Carolina, was held out last year. If he delivers on the potential coaches see in him, JCSU could have the league’s best passing attack.
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Post by Aggie Monster on Feb 1, 2008 21:29:27 GMT -5
Doesn't look good for JC Smith. They just listed their problems with no real solutions. The only thing the sounds good is the secondary. If we lose to them its going to be another o-fer.
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Post by dj98 on Feb 1, 2008 22:27:56 GMT -5
(If we lose to them its going to be another o-fer.)
I feel the same way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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