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Kansas State Football / Re: EXTREME FOOTBALL INSIDER TIDBITS!
« on: April 11, 2016, 11:25:01 AM »
I wouldn't expect them to kick ass. I would expect them to be further along at this point than the offense which was equally as bad last year.
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Kansas State Football / Re: EXTREME FOOTBALL INSIDER TIDBITS!
« on: April 11, 2016, 10:08:46 AM »QuoteMy dad was at a coaches clinic at The Bill today. I'll hit the key points of what I recall.
1) I hate my job for me not being able to attend with him
2) Ertz is number 1 on the depth chart and I can't remember but I'm fairly certain he said delton is 2 and Joe 3. He said Ertz and Alex looked great and and Joe looked the same. Also said everyone is very high on Skyler, he can really throw and is very quick. He will red shirt
3) he wasn't able to watch or recognize to many players aside from QBs but he said (and he always says this) that most of the players he saw were small, and don't look like D1 football players. He has been on that kick since the OU game, and he is probably right but I'm not sure he would admit otherwise at this point anyways.
That's all I got, nothing earth shattering but O figured I'd pass it along. He says Vanier is top notch. He hasn't been in a lot of D1 facilities, maybe 8-10 but it's the best he has seen and by a fair margin.
Ertz number 1 makes sense based on him getting more reps. I didn't really get any info about the other qb's but it sounded like Ertz was numero uno at this time. The thing we talked about the most was the fact the defense was getting scorched by the offense. Especially the secondary. To a point where there was general concern about the quality of it. Considering the number returning on that side of the ball I would have expected the opposite. I take it with a grain of salt because it is only a couple practices and you never know what the setup is, but it is still very worrisome to me because I'm struggling to believe the passing game is that much improved even with Pringle apparently being a stud.
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Kansas State Football / Re: EXTREME FOOTBALL INSIDER TIDBITS!
« on: April 11, 2016, 08:55:26 AM »You really let me down hE
Yeah, I tend to do that.
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Kansas State Football / Re: EXTREME FOOTBALL INSIDER TIDBITS!
« on: April 10, 2016, 06:53:41 PM »The coaches clinic is going on right now so there is a chance some tidbits might emerge from that. At least something other than the woe is me posts that are far too common.
hE, you get in there and you bird dog us some hot scoops. I am paying a reward for the hottest scoop out there and you strike me as a dude who is ready to collect.
I don't have any tidbits out of there. I live a long way from Manhattan nowadays. Only thing I have is personal observations from people that were there and nothing earth shattering or that hasn't already been said. Pringle looks really good. Ertz spins the ball really well and had more reps than the other 2. Could mean he is on track to win the starting nod again, could mean they are trying to bring him back to speed. Offense was taking the defense to the woodshed at times, again, could be based off what they were running and how they were running it, could be the offense is much better, or the defense has taken a step back. Guess you can choose the most likely scenario to believe in. Practices seemed to be less intense than in previous years. Maybe a philosophy change or they were just dumbing them down because outsiders were there.
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Kansas State Football / Re: EXTREME FOOTBALL INSIDER TIDBITS!
« on: April 09, 2016, 02:03:31 AM »
The coaches clinic is going on right now so there is a chance some tidbits might emerge from that. At least something other than the woe is me posts that are far too common.
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Kansas State Football / Re: EXTREME FOOTBALL INSIDER TIDBITS!
« on: April 01, 2016, 10:35:19 AM »
if you're looking for the video, I guess you could always just go straight to the source of it...
http://www.kstatesports.com/sport/m-footbl
http://www.kstatesports.com/sport/m-footbl
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Kansas State Football / Re: Jordy
« on: February 16, 2016, 04:43:38 PM »what if I told you Emporians drive to Olpe for dinner?
get out of town
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Kansas State Football / Re: Jordy
« on: February 16, 2016, 02:11:55 PM »drove through Olpe the other day and their sign boasted like 250 people. I think they still have a high school. WTF is the point when Emporia is less than 10 mikes away?
I believe the sign says 520 not 250. And as is the case with many Kansas small towns, I would guess most of the population lives outside the city limits. The population that feeds the school is likely somewhere between 1,000-1,500.
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Kansas State Football / Re: Why so sad Cats?
« on: February 11, 2016, 08:58:44 AM »
I've got nothing to add to this thread. My sources are mum on the whole thing. I'll ask them about BV or coaching changes and I get no response. Players leaving, injuries, who looks good in practice, anything else, I can get tidbits, but if ask about the coaches I'm literally blacklisted for a week. 
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Kansas State Football / Re: Going To Memphis!
« on: December 30, 2015, 04:22:02 PM »hey steve dave, you should do what my buddies and I did at the cotton bowl a few years ago. wait for an Arky fan to go into the port-a-potties out in the tailgate area, then when they are inside for a few seconds, knock it over! sit back with your friends and laugh as they climb out of that thing covered in filth (even more so than when they went in). just make sure there's an adult inside and not a kid, learned that lesson the hard way and got grounded for 2 days. go cats!
Which leads to an interesting question. Which is dirtier? An Arkansas fan crawling out of a tipped over port-a-john or a port-a-john after being used by an Arkansas fan?
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Kansas State Football / Re: we've got to get 1 out of the next 3 ..........
« on: September 28, 2015, 04:22:13 PM »
I would hardly say Driskel ran all over them. He had 6 good gainers almost all of which were passing plays that broke down and he ran to the open field. That has been a problem with the D for years and unfortunately it looks like it will continue. Very few college qb's can't run at all, so why this is always a problem for them is a mystery. Being sucked in on the bootleg is also a concern and one team's will exploit if they don't correct it. Anyway. Take away those plays and Driskel's other 13 carries went for -30 yards. Dixon had the big 36 yd run. Other than that play he was kept in check 16-45 yds. They did have 300+ yds passing. They did throw it 50+ times though so I don't feel as bad about that as I probably should. The lack of turnovers is my biggest concern. Overall I think the defense will be fine though, given the offense can keep them off the field every once in a while.
That being said, I think 0-3 is more likely than 2-1 over the next 3 games. The inept ability of the offense exacerbated by extremely questionable play calling and personnel decisions leaves my glass of optimism half empty. The wildcat offense is a trash set without any threat to do anything else out of it. The fact that they even bother to make a check to the sideline during it is even more infuriating. Basically, any running up the middle with 8 or 9 in the box is a losing battle in the long run. At least until they attempt to stretch the field laterally. Silmon got some good runs to the outside on a couple drives, but for the most part they didn't even try. It worries me when they play a team with more speed that will be negated as well. Hubener is an average passer. Nothing more, nothing less. Not an agile runner. I don't think he is going to be the reason the offense falters though.
That being said, I think 0-3 is more likely than 2-1 over the next 3 games. The inept ability of the offense exacerbated by extremely questionable play calling and personnel decisions leaves my glass of optimism half empty. The wildcat offense is a trash set without any threat to do anything else out of it. The fact that they even bother to make a check to the sideline during it is even more infuriating. Basically, any running up the middle with 8 or 9 in the box is a losing battle in the long run. At least until they attempt to stretch the field laterally. Silmon got some good runs to the outside on a couple drives, but for the most part they didn't even try. It worries me when they play a team with more speed that will be negated as well. Hubener is an average passer. Nothing more, nothing less. Not an agile runner. I don't think he is going to be the reason the offense falters though.
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Kansas State Football / Re: Positives from the game
« on: September 08, 2015, 09:18:40 AM »Umm... The other team didn't score.
It was one of the most unimpressive shutouts I've ever seen, but agreed. I thought the front played very well against the run with a couple of breakdowns on qb scrambles. Would like to see more pressure (several qb hits, but just a step late too often). Pass coverage in the LB zone needs improvement. Secondary was their usual bend but don't break selves.
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Kansas State Football / Positives from the game
« on: September 08, 2015, 09:04:23 AM »
They didn't burn a timeout because of an expiring play clock...
Anything else?
Anything else?
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Kansas State Football / Re: Bazooka Joe
« on: September 08, 2015, 09:01:54 AM »
When I saw the depth chart I figured Joe was technically #2 on the depth chart because of his experience in the offense. I believe Delton was there because he would be put in on packaged plays or sets. Only way Delton becomes the starter is if he really matures on the playbook and offensive calls. Or Joe just throws a complete turd of a game. Obviously they love Delton's ability or they wouldn't have burned his redshirt and we will see him more frequently in games.
I just don't see Hubener as a runner. Upright, slow, clunky runner with not an ounce of wiggle. He did have a couple of nice throws, but there were also some that would've been picked by any decent D1 caliber cornerback. Hope I'm wrong, but this is going to be a long year.
I just don't see Hubener as a runner. Upright, slow, clunky runner with not an ounce of wiggle. He did have a couple of nice throws, but there were also some that would've been picked by any decent D1 caliber cornerback. Hope I'm wrong, but this is going to be a long year.
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Kansas State Football / Re: EXTREME FOOTBALL INSIDER TIDBITS!
« on: August 23, 2015, 08:49:50 PM »halfEmpty are we looking at a qb rotation or as it stands is Ertz the guy by himself?
If you want that kind of detail I suggest you kidnap Bill and force him to tell you. Same goes for a definitive depth chart. My guess is you'll know the starters and redshirts in about a week and a half when the official depth chart is released for the first game.
I have no other info. Pure speculation, but if Delton is on the 2-deep, more than likely he will be playing significant snaps. No way they burn a rs for him to just play mop-up time.
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Kansas State Football / Re: EXTREME FOOTBALL INSIDER TIDBITS!
« on: August 23, 2015, 06:27:32 PM »
I should clarify. Whitehair is an NFL caliber OL and he looks the part. Anyone that follows the team knows that. The rest have talent and athleticism, but they don't look the part. More weight room less mess hall kinda thing. Purely an observation. Maybe comparing them to Cody is unfair. With that said, run blocking struggled mightily last year. Bulk doesn't necessarily = power.
Everything else: A+ source.
Also on the QBs, Don't be surprised to see Delton redshirt. If they feel comfortable enough with Ertz, they likely won't burn a year of eligibility with him.
Everything else: A+ source.
Also on the QBs, Don't be surprised to see Delton redshirt. If they feel comfortable enough with Ertz, they likely won't burn a year of eligibility with him.
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Kansas State Football / Re: EXTREME FOOTBALL INSIDER TIDBITS!
« on: August 23, 2015, 02:57:19 PM »
Qb order: Ertz, Delton, Banks, Hubener. Whether this will be reflected in depth chart is another story. If Delton doesn't win the job this year he will next year with more playbook knowledge. Real deal, very strong arm, athletic. Has all the tools, just needs more playbook. Ertz looks completely different than he did at the spring game. In a good way.
Oline. Whitehair = beast. Rest of oline looks unathletic.
Rb's. Silmon = best of the 3. Surprised if he isn't #1. Strong, elusive, hard to bring down. Fell through the cracks in recruiting. All 3 will play. Running backs aren't as big of concern as you might think. Can the oline block for them is the bigger concern.
WR. Have plenty of possession receivers. Looking for a game breaker. Burton has the tools but can he put it all together?
Defense. Lumped together because it should be solid barring injuries. Could be best Snyder 2.0 defense.
Oline. Whitehair = beast. Rest of oline looks unathletic.
Rb's. Silmon = best of the 3. Surprised if he isn't #1. Strong, elusive, hard to bring down. Fell through the cracks in recruiting. All 3 will play. Running backs aren't as big of concern as you might think. Can the oline block for them is the bigger concern.
WR. Have plenty of possession receivers. Looking for a game breaker. Burton has the tools but can he put it all together?
Defense. Lumped together because it should be solid barring injuries. Could be best Snyder 2.0 defense.