Couple things from the live web feed..
1. KSU's implementation of the West Coast Offense makes Callahan's implementation look like an amateur. KSU kids picked up on the routes and assignments as if they had known about it all their lives. It was amazing to me how the young QB's picked it up and made great decisions.
2. Our defense is really going to have issues if the Mike LB is going to handle this cover two and we get no penetration. In the one drive, Norwood had come open over the middle and Echols got some penetration and blocked Lopina from seeing him. Norwood would have had a 10-15 yard gain because Walker had dropped off into coverage too early. This may be just a technical issue, because on a similar play, Walker seemed to be in the right position and stopped a short dump off. I imagine the only way we're going to really be successful in cover 2 is to make sure we get solid penetration to disrupt the QB. Seiler and Echols did some good things making the O-Line stand up and block the passing lanes on the short cross by the TE, but a good offensive line will move those boys out. We have be incredibly more physical to get at the QB. The good news is, while the secondary had left some small holes there were players in good positions to converge quickly to take away any long gains after the catch. That will get better as the players get more familiar, but it's clear, the DB's and Safeties are vying for PICK positions, not just being passive defenders. They are in position to get angles on the ball, and if we have a good rush and force throws, we're going to get a lot of picks.
3. Freeman looked good back there. Lopina made a couple of fundamental mistakes, maybe because he's still learning from one system to another. That gives Freeman the edge. Everidge played well, if you take away the short dump to the tackle. Webb and Meier have both matured, but Meier by far looks the most comfortable, and seems to understand the offense the best.
4. Wanted to see more of the Special teams. Was not showcased very well.
5. We have one cheerleader that apparently is having trouble losing her winter fat. That was disgusting.
