Bloom

[Ship69]

I think this team was basically about the same as last year and benefited from a much more generous crossover schedule. Considering how young the team was I think treading water is honestly an acceptable result but from a process perspective there were enough bad decisions and lack of preparedness on gamedays that I’m not really sold on Sheptock after two years at the helm and wouldn’t be surprised if next year was his last year. The offensive staff might need some changes because I didn’t think their game-planning or play-calling was really up to the task of winning. I’m not opposed to the offensive system as a whole it just seemed badly run at times. How much of that was the coaches and how much was the players being undeveloped or just not that good is a question I’m not well-equipped to answer as I’m neither a coach or former player. I said before that I want to see how the team looks next year after another offseason of S&C, practices with the playbook, and another recruiting cycle. If the guys who stay show improvement and the team takes a step up to .500 somehow but not winning then I think the AD will have a tricky decision on his hands. Another losing season though and I don’t think Sheptock will be around any longer unless ol’ Steph Petit is willing to pay his whole salary through donations.

Bloom seemed to have a season similar to Ship's — young players leading to up-and-down performances. Unfortunately, a lot were down. Like Bloom fans, I think the hope is that the young guys getting minutes this season will start to blossom and result in a better performance next season. The only problem with that scenario is that a lot of other clubs were youthful this season as well, so we'll have to see how it plays out. It was a strange season overall in the PSAC, especially in the East. How do you explain West Chester losing to both Bloom and Ship, but also beating Gannon and pounding Kutztown? I don't think I can.

[TheBigCat2192]

Well Bloom fans? What are everyone's final thoughts on the year? 4-7 isn't much of an improvement over last year's 3-8.
I've been tracking our 3rd down % all year so for what it's worth it was 46 of 136 or about 34%.

Decisive win:
BU 42 Clarion 3

Decisive losses
Shepherd 55-10
Kutztown 24-0
Ship 31-17

Toss ups (8 points or less)

BU 17 Lock Haven 9
BU 21 West Chester 16
BU 16 Mercyhurst 13
Stonehill - overtime loss
Edinboro- overtime loss
East Stroudsburg - 6 point loss
Millersville - 8 point loss

I suppose we could have been 1-10 as easily as 8-3. Hopefully the staff cleans some things up for next season. In the meantime, good luck to our PSAC reps this post season.

I think this team was basically about the same as last year and benefited from a much more generous crossover schedule. Considering how young the team was I think treading water is honestly an acceptable result but from a process perspective there were enough bad decisions and lack of preparedness on gamedays that I’m not really sold on Sheptock after two years at the helm and wouldn’t be surprised if next year was his last year. The offensive staff might need some changes because I didn’t think their game-planning or play-calling was really up to the task of winning. I’m not opposed to the offensive system as a whole it just seemed badly run at times. How much of that was the coaches and how much was the players being undeveloped or just not that good is a question I’m not well-equipped to answer as I’m neither a coach or former player. I said before that I want to see how the team looks next year after another offseason of S&C, practices with the playbook, and another recruiting cycle. If the guys who stay show improvement and the team takes a step up to .500 somehow but not winning then I think the AD will have a tricky decision on his hands. Another losing season though and I don’t think Sheptock will be around any longer unless ol’ Steph Petit is willing to pay his whole salary through donations.

[Huskie14]

Well Bloom fans? What are everyone's final thoughts on the year? 4-7 isn't much of an improvement over last year's 3-8.
I've been tracking our 3rd down % all year so for what it's worth it was 46 of 136 or about 34%.

Decisive win:
BU 42 Clarion 3

Decisive losses
Shepherd 55-10
Kutztown 24-0
Ship 31-17

Toss ups (8 points or less)

BU 17 Lock Haven 9
BU 21 West Chester 16
BU 16 Mercyhurst 13
Stonehill - overtime loss
Edinboro- overtime loss
East Stroudsburg - 6 point loss
Millersville - 8 point loss

I suppose we could have been 1-10 as easily as 8-3. Hopefully the staff cleans some things up for next season. In the meantime, good luck to our PSAC reps this post season.

Great breakdown of the season. You could suggest we could have had a couple more wins but watching each of those games Bloom is lucky to have 4 wins. It was not a good year and they didn't take a step forward. Statistics support that statement. Huge issues w offensive productivity and really having no identity. Long way off from where we hoped this team would be when Sheptock was hired

[CC_BU]

Well Bloom fans? What are everyone's final thoughts on the year? 4-7 isn't much of an improvement over last year's 3-8.
I've been tracking our 3rd down % all year so for what it's worth it was 46 of 136 or about 34%.

Decisive win:
BU 42 Clarion 3

Decisive losses
Shepherd 55-10
Kutztown 24-0
Ship 31-17

Toss ups (8 points or less)

BU 17 Lock Haven 9
BU 21 West Chester 16
BU 16 Mercyhurst 13
Stonehill - overtime loss
Edinboro- overtime loss
East Stroudsburg - 6 point loss
Millersville - 8 point loss

I suppose we could have been 1-10 as easily as 8-3. Hopefully the staff cleans some things up for next season. In the meantime, good luck to our PSAC reps this post season.

[Huskie14]

I don’t see most of those guys being particularly in demand as transfers. Burkhart could be a rotational LB/ST guy somewhere. Bensinger looks like a part-time player as well but he could get a look elsewhere just because OL depth is always needed. Ayres… I just don’t see it. Nothing against the guy but he’s not really shown a lot as either a rusher or receiver so unless someone loves his blocking I’m not sure what kind of market he’d have. I can’t even find stats for the other linebacker. LePoidevin played okay-ish last season but lost his job this year and didn’t really wow in relief when Riley was injured. QBs tend to get a long leash so maybe he’ll find somewhere that wants him for a season.

I understand your point but there is a fit for everybody. The right place, the right situation, the right system... although not easy to find. All those guys have talent to play at the collegiate level.

LePoidevin is a prime example of a QB who needs the right system. He played well at times last year but w the move to zone read and a need for running QB it became a tough fit.

[TheBigCat2192]

Looking at the historical roster:
OL Bensigner
RB Ayres who said in halftime show, he would play in graduate school and is looking at graduate schools now
LB Burkhart
QB LePoievin
LB Nadautouski

I don’t see most of those guys being particularly in demand as transfers. Burkhart could be a rotational LB/ST guy somewhere. Bensinger looks like a part-time player as well but he could get a look elsewhere just because OL depth is always needed. Ayres… I just don’t see it. Nothing against the guy but he’s not really shown a lot as either a rusher or receiver so unless someone loves his blocking I’m not sure what kind of market he’d have. I can’t even find stats for the other linebacker. LePoidevin played okay-ish last season but lost his job this year and didn’t really wow in relief when Riley was injured. QBs tend to get a long leash so maybe he’ll find somewhere that wants him for a season.

[Bart]

Who are the five that would still have eligibility?

Looking at the historical roster:
OL Bensigner
RB Ayres who said in halftime show, he would play in graduate school and is looking at graduate schools now
LB Burkhart
QB LePoievin
LB Nadautouski

[Bart]

I think you missed the point. There was no criticism directed at the players.

There should be, but I guess criticizing players is in my head. I can excuse some portal players, but only a few. The grass isn't always greener.

[Huskie14]

It's difficult to criticize the two players who left for graduate school, the other for a D1 opportunity, and the fourth was reportedly undisciplined. It's okay.

Of the 9 graduating seniors this year, 5 probably have eligibility left We will see if any go to graduate school and where.

I am sure their will be player losses for various reasons. Some need to fallow their zen and others for the good of the team.

I think you missed the point. There was no criticism directed at the players.

[TheBigCat2192]

It's difficult to criticize the two players who left for graduate school, the other for a D1 opportunity, and the fourth was reportedly undisciplined. It's okay.

Of the 9 graduating seniors this year, 5 probably have eligibility left We will see if any go to graduate school and where.

I am sure their will be player losses for various reasons. Some need to fallow their zen and others for the good of the team.

Who are the five that would still have eligibility?

[Bart]

I think we upgraded at punter this year but the others who left were playmakers and would have been contributors to a turn around. My point is if you lose 4 or 5 more of your playmakers it makes it difficult to build on 2022. Agree on the kids staying and not hitting the portal but if it happens i think you have to ask the question of why it is happening.

It's difficult to criticize the two players who left for graduate school, the other for a D1 opportunity, and the fourth was reportedly undisciplined. It's okay.

Of the 9 graduating seniors this year, 5 probably have eligibility left We will see if any go to graduate school and where.

I am sure their will be player losses for various reasons. Some need to fallow their zen and others for the good of the team.

[Huskie14]

I agree. Looking at the handful of players that I know are still playing, their statistics don't show much improvement with a new team. Granted they still have a game to play this year.

Punter Sattamini transfer to ESU for graduate school. Bloom 2021 had 64 attempts for average of 36.4. ESU 2022 had 42 attempts for average of 38.8.

WR Langley tramsfer to Cal. Bloom 2021 had 24 receptions for 635 yards. Cal 2022 had 22 receptions for 241 yards.

DL Pelligrino graduate transfer to Kutztown. Bloom 2021 played 3 games; injured. Bloom 2019 had 27 TOT. Kutztown 2022 had 20 TOT.

DE Simon transfer to Albany. Bloom 2021 had 60 TOT and 8 sacks. Albany 2022 had 19 TOT.

I think we upgraded at punter this year but the others who left were playmakers and would have been contributors to a turn around. My point is if you lose 4 or 5 more of your playmakers it makes it difficult to build on 2022. Agree on the kids staying and not hitting the portal but if it happens i think you have to ask the question of why it is happening.

[Bart]

If last season off season and portal taught anyone anything, was it isn't that easy to transfer and find a home. Maybe players at Bloom are there and have nowhere else to go now!! Some good players never ended up anywhere this year, some went to lower level, Players should just stay Put

I agree. Looking at the handful of players that I know are still playing, their statistics don't show much improvement with a new team. Granted they still have a game to play this year.

Punter Sattamini transfer to ESU for graduate school. Bloom 2021 had 64 attempts for average of 36.4. ESU 2022 had 42 attempts for average of 38.8.

WR Langley tramsfer to Cal. Bloom 2021 had 24 receptions for 635 yards. Cal 2022 had 22 receptions for 241 yards.

DL Pelligrino graduate transfer to Kutztown. Bloom 2021 played 3 games; injured. Bloom 2019 had 27 TOT. Kutztown 2022 had 20 TOT.

DE Simon transfer to Albany. Bloom 2021 had 60 TOT and 8 sacks. Albany 2022 had 19 TOT.

[Futurelooksbright]

If last season off season and portal taught anyone anything, was it isn't that easy to transfer and find a home. Maybe players at Bloom are there and have nowhere else to go now!! Some good players never ended up anywhere this year, some went to lower level, Players should just stay Put

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I think Coach Shep definitely gets another year! If he can keep this young group together they should blossom and have a better year. They have to learn how to win, he must clean up some things!! I think I said before, plenty of fault to go around, but he still gets 1 more year to prove himself

Regarding the bolded portion of your sentence above ... lock the gates come Sunday. Portal Monday is coming fast.