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<blockquote data-quote="Boomergump" data-source="post: 173809" data-attributes="member: 639"><p>Well, I think it is way more dangerous for a defender to be lowering his head for a tackle than it is for a runner to be lowering his head anticipating contact. The reason being, when a tackler comes in with his head down he is most likely aligning his entire spine directly towards the runners COG or thigh area in an effort to bring them down. That is very dangerous. When a runner lowers his head it is usually in an attempt to get a shoulder down low to thwart a tackler coming in low. I haven't noticed a problem with Skov, but you have made me curious enough to watch.</p><p></p><p>As far as missing assignments go, yes, it is more common in the early season, and yes, it is very correctable. Because the situation is fluid in any game, you never get it 100% right, but we had too many Thursday night. What is especially disappointing to me is that this was happening with our first team offense, who is very experienced along the line. It shouldn't really matter if it is the first game, unless we are installing new blocking packages that these guys haven't used under fire yet. It may indeed be the case, but I would be surprised if it were so.</p><p></p><p>Regarding your last question, I want to preface my response with a disclaimer that I didn't review the second half where the 2's were playing as an entire unit. But I will comment on a few subs who did rotate in with the 1's. I think Will Bryan is the best (or destined to be) OT we have on the roster right now. He just doesn't know it yet. He is very physically gifted young man who is learning. Should he replace either Joe or Chamberlain right now? No. They know their jobs better than he does. However, he is effective from what I can see. There is a lot of talent and no drop off. Klock is also a good player. Clearly he is #3 compared to Devine and Braun. He is a little different player, but there is no sizable drop off with him. I think the world of Marshall too. He is not at Burden's level, but he is tough and good. So, with those guys subbing in and playing, we are still a solid group. I really don't have a lot to comment on the others. So, in my mind, we are 8 deep with starter level quality at least. We'll find out more as play on through the season.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boomergump, post: 173809, member: 639"] Well, I think it is way more dangerous for a defender to be lowering his head for a tackle than it is for a runner to be lowering his head anticipating contact. The reason being, when a tackler comes in with his head down he is most likely aligning his entire spine directly towards the runners COG or thigh area in an effort to bring them down. That is very dangerous. When a runner lowers his head it is usually in an attempt to get a shoulder down low to thwart a tackler coming in low. I haven't noticed a problem with Skov, but you have made me curious enough to watch. As far as missing assignments go, yes, it is more common in the early season, and yes, it is very correctable. Because the situation is fluid in any game, you never get it 100% right, but we had too many Thursday night. What is especially disappointing to me is that this was happening with our first team offense, who is very experienced along the line. It shouldn't really matter if it is the first game, unless we are installing new blocking packages that these guys haven't used under fire yet. It may indeed be the case, but I would be surprised if it were so. Regarding your last question, I want to preface my response with a disclaimer that I didn't review the second half where the 2's were playing as an entire unit. But I will comment on a few subs who did rotate in with the 1's. I think Will Bryan is the best (or destined to be) OT we have on the roster right now. He just doesn't know it yet. He is very physically gifted young man who is learning. Should he replace either Joe or Chamberlain right now? No. They know their jobs better than he does. However, he is effective from what I can see. There is a lot of talent and no drop off. Klock is also a good player. Clearly he is #3 compared to Devine and Braun. He is a little different player, but there is no sizable drop off with him. I think the world of Marshall too. He is not at Burden's level, but he is tough and good. So, with those guys subbing in and playing, we are still a solid group. I really don't have a lot to comment on the others. So, in my mind, we are 8 deep with starter level quality at least. We'll find out more as play on through the season. [/QUOTE]
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