This year is a stepping stone towards better things in the future!
Our most serious issues have been addressed - thru recruiting - at QB and RB. The OL and DL are still up in the air. But it is amazing the difference a healthy QB can have on the whole team. Plus a talented fresh set of legs to tote the rock.
What is killing us this year - a wounded Cliff, coupled with poor OL run blocking, the lack of depth along the DL, AND a number of critical injuries that by midseason had sapped us of our depth. . Its a shame too because our DBs have been terrific as a unit, the team was united, and we had the framework for a very good team. But an explosive O is needed to keep things rolling, and that folks we are still waiting to see.
So while its too late to get to where we thought we were going, THIS year, a switch has to be turned sometime in the 2nd half of this season to get the O rolling again. That, and another year or two should put us back into consideration. I also feel very bad for Cliff. He's given his all but injuries keep catching up with him.
Putting a contender together is a delicate dance. Luck is a key part. Some years things just dont work out, and it hurts like hell. So while this year is far from over, there is a crucial moral victory to be had, that will set the stage for a more exciting 2022.
I believe we healed the leadership crisis we had in 2020. And this 2021 team is as together as Ive seen a PSU team in several years. Lets hope they can go out with a flourish. This team deserves whatever victories they can make happen.
One question: I do wonder if our lack of strength along both lines has anything to do with our S&C program. How can so many 4 stars lack "push" ?
Our most serious issues have been addressed - thru recruiting - at QB and RB. The OL and DL are still up in the air. But it is amazing the difference a healthy QB can have on the whole team. Plus a talented fresh set of legs to tote the rock.
What is killing us this year - a wounded Cliff, coupled with poor OL run blocking, the lack of depth along the DL, AND a number of critical injuries that by midseason had sapped us of our depth. . Its a shame too because our DBs have been terrific as a unit, the team was united, and we had the framework for a very good team. But an explosive O is needed to keep things rolling, and that folks we are still waiting to see.
So while its too late to get to where we thought we were going, THIS year, a switch has to be turned sometime in the 2nd half of this season to get the O rolling again. That, and another year or two should put us back into consideration. I also feel very bad for Cliff. He's given his all but injuries keep catching up with him.
Putting a contender together is a delicate dance. Luck is a key part. Some years things just dont work out, and it hurts like hell. So while this year is far from over, there is a crucial moral victory to be had, that will set the stage for a more exciting 2022.
I believe we healed the leadership crisis we had in 2020. And this 2021 team is as together as Ive seen a PSU team in several years. Lets hope they can go out with a flourish. This team deserves whatever victories they can make happen.
One question: I do wonder if our lack of strength along both lines has anything to do with our S&C program. How can so many 4 stars lack "push" ?
