Young team guys!
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 3:40 pmGuys, I understand losses suck but let's put this season into perspective. Kyle Padron has got what it takes. Yes he holds the ball way too long and makes some bad decisions on some throws, but as far as talent, and physicality Kyle has got it. He is still a sophomore guys. We only lose 4 senior starters!! We got what every scouting site says is a very solid recruiting class. Line is a sophomore and has already has had the 3rd best season of any SMU back. We Also have a future all star return man and big play back in Fields. As long as we have receivers continue to step up we are going to be pretty potent offensively. We WILL get it down eventually. Just a matter of time. All of you who dog our young offense every chance you get need to just be patient. We sucked for two decades. Look at what we have done in just two years!
As far as the defense goes we have to get some corners who want to play. If anything worries me it is our secondary situation. But thats all comes down to recruiting. We need to get some guys who shut it down and want to hit. We basically need to get clones of Moore and keep them healthy. He can cover and is not afraid to knock your helmet off. Same thing with our linebackers. In a 3-4 you need players at linebackers. They have to be complete in all aspects: run stopping, coverage, and pass rush. JD is only a sophomore and a big hitter. He fast, mean and brings that 'energy' that a defense needs. Defensive line is still developing but I like what I see. Just continue to develop those big ends and we'll get there. And don't forget about Devon Mooreland. This guys is going to make a huge impact on the defense. He is fast, tall, and has extremely long arms. Either put about 40 lbs on the guy and let him destroy from the end, or drop him back as an outside LB/End hybrid much like JD and set him lose. There is a reason he was being heavily recruited by the 'big boy's. Getting a commit like that just shows that June knows how to recruit and build some depth. More will follow.
I am never happy losing any games, but I am eternally grateful that we are not looking at a 4-6 or
3-7 and no shot at a bowl. But for god's sake we need to fill those stands and get our players jacked up for every game!! And put together an awesome intro vid. I hate to say it but it is a little lame.
As far as the defense goes we have to get some corners who want to play. If anything worries me it is our secondary situation. But thats all comes down to recruiting. We need to get some guys who shut it down and want to hit. We basically need to get clones of Moore and keep them healthy. He can cover and is not afraid to knock your helmet off. Same thing with our linebackers. In a 3-4 you need players at linebackers. They have to be complete in all aspects: run stopping, coverage, and pass rush. JD is only a sophomore and a big hitter. He fast, mean and brings that 'energy' that a defense needs. Defensive line is still developing but I like what I see. Just continue to develop those big ends and we'll get there. And don't forget about Devon Mooreland. This guys is going to make a huge impact on the defense. He is fast, tall, and has extremely long arms. Either put about 40 lbs on the guy and let him destroy from the end, or drop him back as an outside LB/End hybrid much like JD and set him lose. There is a reason he was being heavily recruited by the 'big boy's. Getting a commit like that just shows that June knows how to recruit and build some depth. More will follow.
I am never happy losing any games, but I am eternally grateful that we are not looking at a 4-6 or
3-7 and no shot at a bowl. But for god's sake we need to fill those stands and get our players jacked up for every game!! And put together an awesome intro vid. I hate to say it but it is a little lame.
