Spring Training 2021

mtodd30

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Have him listed at LB, which is where I hope he stays. Is that where he had the majority of his reps last year? He had his best success 2 seasons ago at that spot
 

randerto

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randerto said:
Agreed - all the personal opinions re: numbers, ATL list, etc... matter not relative to performance of the team on the field. I personally like the new culture Collins has instilled but if we continue to see the repeated mental/discipline errors in the form of so many self-inflicted penalties, the fan base will wane... He's got to figure out how to balance the new high-energy culture with on-field discipline...
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The good news on this topic, at least based on the interview with CGC after the first Spring Practice, is they are choosing to emphasize "attention to detail" much more this season due directly to the high number of penalties from last season. Less music/hype at practice this season and more focus and attention to detail. Hopeful this will make a difference come this Fall...
 
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wesgt123 said:
When I first watched and heard we had 13 penalties at practice I had an aneurism lol if we dont clear that up this season I am writing a strongly worded letter to Geoff
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Sounds bad but for first day jitters and rust, I'm not concerned. I think having the officials present and by making it an issue - should be good to go by the fall. So we lost 75 yards/game from penalties. We averaged 390 yards per game last year so basically, considering an average starting yard line of the 25, we lost an entire drive and probably about 4 points per game (wild guess). We aren't going to get to zero penalty yards so if we can just cut that in half I'll be very happy.
 

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wesgt123 said:
When I first watched and heard we had 13 penalties at practice I had an aneurism lol if we dont clear that up this season I am writing a strongly worded letter to Geoff
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My biggest concern. Collins coached teams have ranked near the bottom of the ncaa in penalties for four straight years. This year will be telling since it’s clear they putting an emphasis on improving it. Five years straight would point to a systematic problem IMO.
 
CuseJacket

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bke1984 said:
My biggest concern. Collins coached teams have ranked near the bottom of the ncaa in penalties for four straight years. This year will be telling since it’s clear they putting an emphasis on improving it. Five years straight would point to a systematic problem IMO.
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We were #9 in the country in fewest penalties per game in Collins' first season here:

College Football Stats - College FB Team Penalties per Game | TeamRankings.com

College Football penalties per game, by team.
www.teamrankings.com www.teamrankings.com

Are you adjusting based on penalties per play or something? Still not sure that would support your assertion.
 

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bke1984 said:
My biggest concern. Collins coached teams have ranked near the bottom of the ncaa in penalties for four straight years. This year will be telling since it’s clear they putting an emphasis on improving it. Five years straight would point to a systematic problem IMO.
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It already is a systemic problem.
 
CuseJacket

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Last season was bad. The prior season was good.

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Jim Prather

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The only worrisome thing is that was his pattern at Temple as well. Low penalties first year and some of the worst penalty rates in the nation the next two years. Hopefully this year breaks the cycle...
 

TruckStick

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I think he knows this year is make or break so he will be very dialed in. Whether that produces more than 3 wins, we will see. There are some talented kids on the roster. Need to get them ready.
 
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