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Post by outsidethinker on Oct 25, 2020 10:28:13 GMT -5
I hope it goes well for him but he probably had to learn a new blocking scheme not to much of a big deal. However Coach Matt’s would been enhancing his positives and working on thing he could do better. Coach Matt’s and Washington would have been trying to get him to the next level. There is no way his current coaches are focused on what is best for Keyes. Should they be ? Keys has not hit the field yet . Being a transfer Keys should be ahead or equal to the lineman that are there already, the only thing that may hinder Keys is learning the line terminology and Hot and cold signals .You have to remember that Keys chose them they didn't choose Keys. Keys did this to himself; having been a player transferring in to a program they expect you to know certain things expressly the basic things because they don't have time to do intermediate learning on the Fly . As a graduate student hearing your fall football season is cancelled what would you do? Lol. A guaranteed football season vs a leary spring season hope during your final year is kind've a no brainer decision. You're by all means correct, but hindsighting his decisions is unfair. I am a little concerned, one of our best linemen is struggling on a mediocre FBS squad. Is our quality really that low? Keyes was a stud for us.
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Post by Aggie One on Oct 25, 2020 11:51:14 GMT -5
That whole FIU team is struggling. I wouldn't read much if anything into it.
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Post by Maxell on Oct 25, 2020 12:00:44 GMT -5
It’s not a referendum on A&T or Keys. It is more of a comment on our week to week level of competition on the defensive line.
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Post by aggieepower1990 on Oct 25, 2020 12:33:09 GMT -5
Coaching at A&T might be a little better.
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Post by thefriscotxaggie on Oct 25, 2020 12:54:12 GMT -5
There are a lot variables and unknowns here maybe he just picked the wrong school to transfer to
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Post by DECKS on Oct 25, 2020 14:44:26 GMT -5
Coaching at A&T might be a little better. I would agree with this. There's no question about his talent but they had him playing out of position at left guard.
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Post by aggie2039 on Oct 25, 2020 15:55:20 GMT -5
We need a real strength program
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Post by SixtiesAggie on Oct 25, 2020 16:51:32 GMT -5
Are you guys questioning the present day physical training? Because as you are aware of, A&T won a number of their ooc games, and some were against decent FBS and FCS programs. He may not have been as good as advertised or his preparation to make the transition to another level was not adequate. That was his responsibility.
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Post by Maxell on Oct 25, 2020 16:58:08 GMT -5
Are you guys questioning the present day physical training? Because as you are aware of, A&T won a number of their ooc games, and some were against decent FBS and FCS programs. He may not have been as good as advertised or his preparation to make the transition to another level was not adequate. That was his responsibility. I disagree.
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Post by SixtiesAggie on Oct 25, 2020 17:48:03 GMT -5
Are you guys questioning the present day physical training? Because as you are aware of, A&T won a number of their ooc games, and some were against decent FBS and FCS programs. He may not have been as good as advertised or his preparation to make the transition to another level was not adequate. That was his responsibility. I disagree. So? You have not given a better explanation. Most of what is posted is pure conjecture. Why did he choose to leave? He obviously assumed that he was prepared to start for that university. Did he investigate whether or not he could easily replace any of their existing linemen? Who advised him on the decision to make the move? And why did he select that program? Folks are questioning the physical training/conditioning of our athletes. Do you or anyone have first hand knowledge about the program and how it is run? If so, why not address the concerns with Athletics and the coaching staff.
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Post by Maxell on Oct 25, 2020 19:04:29 GMT -5
Better explanation than what? Do you think our linemen are currently physically prepared to battle FBS defenses EVERY week? If you are, you are delusional. Make no mistake our O-line is very good, but our size and strength targets for them are not as aggressive as some schools. It makes difference. As a program, or as fans, we have to ask is “HBCU good“ good enough anymore? Is “HBCU strong” strong enough?
Is there individual responsibility? Yes. But it is difficult to close a gap on your own, particularly when you don’t realize the size of the gap.
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Post by aggie2039 on Oct 25, 2020 19:19:18 GMT -5
So? You have not given a better explanation. Most of what is posted is pure conjecture. Why did he choose to leave? He obviously assumed that he was prepared to start for that university. Did he investigate whether or not he could easily replace any of their existing linemen? Who advised him on the decision to make the move? And why did he select that program? Folks are questioning the physical training/conditioning of our athletes. Do you or anyone have first hand knowledge about the program and how it is run? If so, why not address the concerns with Athletics and the coaching staff. Our head strength and conditioning coach was let go after all our success, let that sink in....
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Post by numberonebrave on Oct 25, 2020 19:45:43 GMT -5
You think the strength coach was let go for the reason you just implied
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Post by ohsixrain on Oct 25, 2020 19:58:16 GMT -5
So? You have not given a better explanation. Most of what is posted is pure conjecture. Why did he choose to leave? He obviously assumed that he was prepared to start for that university. Did he investigate whether or not he could easily replace any of their existing linemen? Who advised him on the decision to make the move? And why did he select that program? Folks are questioning the physical training/conditioning of our athletes. Do you or anyone have first hand knowledge about the program and how it is run? If so, why not address the concerns with Athletics and the coaching staff. Our head strength and conditioning coach was let go after all our success, let that sink in.... Well, do we have his replacement yet?
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Post by aggie2039 on Oct 25, 2020 20:12:26 GMT -5
You think the strength coach was let go for the reason you just implied I do...think about it, we just won our 4th Championship in 5 years and he ends up at a D3 college less than 8 months later. If it were criminal charges he wouldn't have been able to get a job in the same city so quickly.
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