Hamler route
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Kid needs to be wayyyyy more involved in the offense, IMO
Reverses, bubble screens, and crossing routes would be awesome to get him in space
Reverses, bubble screens, and crossing routes would be awesome to get him in space
I agree. Even if the plays don't work, it keeps the defense honest because they have to make sure to keep enough guys in his area -- he'll beat anyone one on one in space.
Reminded me so much of the Iowa finish from last year, but with even more pressure in his face.
Incredibly talented and gifted as K.J. Hamler is, I believe that in the course of the football season his teammate Jahan Dotson will display similar and uniquely eye-popping receiving talent. This combination of quarterback and receivers will, I believe, be forever etched in the minds of Penn State faithful. So be prepared to enjoy the new level of football frolic and near perfection execution. If only we could retain similar skill sets in future incoming QBs.
Franklin used different words but essentially said the same thing. Hamler's going to be a star.
Did Penn State run any bubble screens to Wrs, or screen pass to the RBs? (I don't recall seeing any)
Hate to be negative on a player, but if JJ had Hamler's hands the game never gets to OT.
Do it right or not at all.
THE. HUMAN. JOYSTICK.
Correct. My bad.
THE. HUMAN. JOYSTICK.
(extra bold Hamler style)
My concern watching his high school film was that he didn't make sharp enough cuts and he wasn't sudden enough (remember Devon Smith?) But he is showing that he has the potential to be great. I don't want to get too carried away with just one game but it was certainly promising.
The fact that he was able to run more than 3 yards without tripping over a blade of grass should have ended any comparison you thought of with Devon Smith.
He outran 3 angles on that kickoff return. Literally looked like Cliff Branch back in the day. The only thing that kept it from going all the way was the kicker and another player waiting for him to box him in. Had they not been there, he was gone. Three players had him dead to rights and he just flew by them like they were standing still. If there is a faster player in college football I have not seen him. Not kidding either, and including everyone in the SEC.
Oh by the way, that was NFL 1st or 2nd round draft pick Clifton Duck who he burned like toast on that TD catch. Same guy who locked up Thompkins and JJ in the first half.
Oh by the way, that was NFL 1st or 2nd round draft pick Clifton Duck who he burned like toast on that TD catch. Same guy who locked up Thompkins and JJ in the first half.
See him in HS?
Cuz none of us have seen him in a game yet, and most likely won’t this year, barring injuries to the three slot guys ahead of him.
Will be a different story Saturday pm... first series of plays I expect run , run first down.. run , screen and then bomb to Hamler !!!
TD !!!!!!
Yes. High school Hudl videos. The punt returns display the elusiveness I mentioned. The rest, he’s just too good for the defenses he faced. Dotson is also a damn good passer.
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