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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2022 9:26:28 GMT -5
I was never as down on Fowler as most, but he was exceptional this year is very generous (don't agree). And we are the target team for whom exactly? We need to stop living in our own bubble. The reality is simple. Other programs have kids that they grant scholarships too and they are literally out there on the field trying to win just like us. It's not complicated, so let's not overestimate who we are. Facts
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Post by Agg E. Pride on Nov 22, 2022 10:58:10 GMT -5
It will be interesting to see what happens next year. We all witnessed with our own eyes and accepted the reality that we will have our first white QB. Fowler was exceptional this year but it wasn’t Brickhandler. I think it’s a different team with him. I’m skeptical but the verdict is still out w me. GW is not as good as they played us. They upped their level to a championship game and we look like we were ready to take the trophy home before the game started. They were better that day I see no evidence that they are a 3 score different team … we are still the target team, that everyone circles on their calendar. If Tutten returns and the QB is healed I expect us to be competitive in the CAA.. the conference in my opinion is overrated . They usually have one top heavy team that carries 4 teams to the playoffs. Most of them exit by 2nd round. As I sat and watched the debacle and stewed in my own juices of spiced rum and ginger ale, I thought about the possibilities for next year. I guess this may appear on another thread, but this is the forum for this particular comment… GW didn’t have the so-called “stud athlete” that we are supposed to have a full roster of, but as a fellow poster wrote, “they maximized the potential of who they have, operate a system that maximizes their skill set, and make the necessary coaching adjustments when the situation calls for it.” We don’t. And, just as AggieSwag has alluded, I am concerned Tuten may jet through the portal to either a FBS program or to a “more successful” FCS program that could enhance his profile and draft stock such as a Jackson State or a FCS program closer to his home in Jersey. What is known is that the university IS NOT going to make a coaching change until 2025 when Mr. Washington’s deal expires unless he is fired with cause. We should stop with those calls on these boards because it’s either wishful thinking or wasted energy, however you choose to look at it. From a personnel perspective, we WILL NEED a durable and battle tested QB. I agree with looking at the portal and finding a 6th year QB or one from a FBS program who can get us there. No affront to the ones we have in line to replace Fowler, but they just ain’t it RIGHT NOW. We will need to GET STRONGER up front on BOTH LINES. Campbell and G-W pushed us around this season, and exposed the weaknesses. Our LB’s are nice, but we will have to get a “dawg” to replace Stuckey. Our DB’s are our DB’s. This year’s unit was better than the ones we’ve fussed about for the past 5 seasons, and I pray that they’ll continue to improve. I also suggest they get in the weight room, too! Our WR’s are a deep, talented group, but I get confused about the rotation. First, it looked like Warren would be a go-to guy, but then he got missing. Then Caldwell got some attention, but as we saw, he can’t hold on to the ball. Then Berkhalter had his shot, and stayed in the rotation. Then Cooke got his shot and ended the season in regular rotation. What about Wilds-Lawing? He hasn’t seen the field at A&T yet. For those of you who don’t know, he may be the best talent at QB at A&T. I can say this because I saw him play in high school and just knew he’d be the next one up at A&T at QB until someone in their infinite wisdom converted him to WR where, as I said earlier, he hasn’t seen the field yet! Lastly, I have to get back on my recruiting soapbox. I am SO OVER our coaches (in all sports) largely ignoring in-state kids to bring in an unranked, or 1-2 star kid from Minnesota, California, Korea, England, Georgia or wherever WHEN THE EXACT SAME KID is an all-conference/all-area performer at an area NC high school. Then, WE get angry and come on these boards and fuss when that NC kid goes to NCCU, Campbell, or wherever and contributes to beating us when we play. This has to change. And, although I just said we should look at the portal to find a QB, we shouldn’t get so excited and froth at the mouth when we land a transfer. If we’re honest, the only transfers who have really worked out well for us over the past 3 seasons were: Jah-Maine Jermaine McDaniel Richie Kittles (maybe) Ricky Lee Corey Banks before he crossed Washington The rest? Meh, if that. Oh, and yes, I have to break down and applaud JSU on their football social media department. They are part of why JSU is popular in the hip-hop and cyber communities and it’s working to bring athletes in, as well. We have 110 days or so to figure some things out before spring ball. We cannot go into the CAA football world with a MEAC mindset. NOBODY will be intimidated by seeing us get off the bus anymore.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Nov 22, 2022 11:05:57 GMT -5
GW didn’t have the so-called “stud athlete” that we are supposed to have a full roster of We must have been watching two different games, because the Gardner-Webb I saw was loaded with talent and fast as hell.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Nov 22, 2022 11:09:02 GMT -5
From a personnel perspective, we WILL NEED a durable and battle tested QB. I agree with looking at the portal and finding a 6th year QB or one from a FBS program who can get us there. No affront to the ones we have in line to replace Fowler, but they just ain’t it RIGHT NOW. How do you know? Yeager played a total of 6 quarters this year. Brickhandler played in 3 quarters. Hooker played in 3 quarters.
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Post by aggieswag on Nov 22, 2022 11:42:55 GMT -5
I was never as down on Fowler as most, but he was exceptional this year is very generous (don't agree). And we are the target team for whom exactly? We need to stop living in our own bubble. The reality is simple. Other programs have kids that they grant scholarships too and they are literally out there on the field trying to win just like us. It's not complicated, so let's not overestimate who we are. One would think the pre season favorite which we are most of the time - would be a target but that’s just me. Exceptional is relative of course. I thought he played above his level and put together a team that was clearly in disarray .. for that I say he was exceptional. And no one can tell me different I’ve seen it my entire life. Black players at PWIs play the game of their life when playing HBCUs. It’s just a fact.
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Post by saabman on Nov 22, 2022 14:41:09 GMT -5
I was never as down on Fowler as most, but he was exceptional this year is very generous (don't agree). And we are the target team for whom exactly? We need to stop living in our own bubble. The reality is simple. Other programs have kids that they grant scholarships too and they are literally out there on the field trying to win just like us. It's not complicated, so let's not overestimate who we are. I keep harping on this, that we are just as talented as anybody else. Where we fall short is Coaching , Preparation and Execution.
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Post by aggieforlife on Nov 22, 2022 15:08:09 GMT -5
Coach Washington was to Busy SWAG DANCE with the Team ...
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Post by moaggies5 on Nov 22, 2022 15:15:53 GMT -5
I was never as down on Fowler as most, but he was exceptional this year is very generous (don't agree). And we are the target team for whom exactly? We need to stop living in our own bubble. The reality is simple. Other programs have kids that they grant scholarships too and they are literally out there on the field trying to win just like us. It's not complicated, so let's not overestimate who we are. One would think the pre season favorite which we are most of the time - would be a target but that’s just me. Exceptional is relative of course. I thought he played above his level and put together a team that was clearly in disarray .. for that I say he was exceptional. And no one can tell me different I’ve seen it my entire life. Black players at PWIs play the game of their life when playing HBCUs. It’s just a fact. Yeah, I don't think he played above his level. He was better because his support was better. He had a 1200 yard rusher coupled with Leslie who I'm sure he's thrown a million balls to. Our defense was better this year than last year. Fowler is a QB you can win with, but to RELY upon him to win a CHIP is entirely different. You saw exceptional play from Fisher last Saturday. He looked like a 5th year senior. Eckhaus and Hajj-Malik were wheelin and dealin too. But, I'm appreciative for Fowler's efforts and delighted that he walks away with 2 degrees!
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Post by aggieclt on Dec 17, 2022 16:46:08 GMT -5
A lot of overreactions going on in here. Folks Gardner Webb is no joke!! They performed well against a brutal non-conference schedule. Plus they played most of these games on the road. *Marshall - two weeks after Marshall defeated Notre Dame GW was down by only 7 at halftime. *#23 Coastal Carolina - lost 27-31 against a 9-1 fbs team #16 Mercer - 14-45 the only real beatdown they took #14 Elon - lost 24-30 *Liberty - lost 20-21 in a game they should have won. Following week Liberty defeated SEC member Arkansas. RB went for over 100 yards I will not be surprised if GWU goes a couple rounds in the playoffs. They are a very good team that most of us took lightly. Other than Edward Waters, our OOC schedule was not a joke either.
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Post by DECKS on Dec 17, 2022 17:51:51 GMT -5
A lot of overreactions going on in here. Folks Gardner Webb is no joke!! They performed well against a brutal non-conference schedule. Plus they played most of these games on the road. *Marshall - two weeks after Marshall defeated Notre Dame GW was down by only 7 at halftime. *#23 Coastal Carolina - lost 27-31 against a 9-1 fbs team #16 Mercer - 14-45 the only real beatdown they took #14 Elon - lost 24-30 *Liberty - lost 20-21 in a game they should have won. Following week Liberty defeated SEC member Arkansas. RB went for over 100 yards I will not be surprised if GWU goes a couple rounds in the playoffs. They are a very good team that most of us took lightly. Other than Edward Waters, our OOC schedule was not a joke either. Total overreaction to the whole season. We lost to: Nccu - hbcu national champ NDSU - 9 time fcs national champ Duke - p5 team headed to a bowl game GWU - BSC champ and made it to second round of playoffs. There's no shame in losing to any of the above teams.
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Post by neighborhoodsuperstar on Dec 17, 2022 18:03:51 GMT -5
Don’t know the point you’re trying to make. Whether Central won or lost today, we lost to them and every other team with a winning record on our schedule. We lose to winners and win vs losers....that is the sign of an average team.
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Post by A&T AGGIE 96 on Dec 17, 2022 18:34:54 GMT -5
Other than Edward Waters, our OOC schedule was not a joke either. Total overreaction to the whole season. We lost to: Nccu - hbcu national champ NDSU - 9 time fcs national champ Duke - p5 team headed to a bowl game GWU - BSC champ and made it to second round of playoffs. There's no shame in losing to any of the above teams. None at all…if we beat central and GWU…we beat the HBCU Champ like last year, claim the BSC Championship and get a trip to the playoffs…we didn’t have a bad season and I think we will do much better than expected in the CAA.
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Post by DOOMS on Dec 17, 2022 18:40:13 GMT -5
Who can say? We don’t even know who our coach is.
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