Never made it back to Texas for a game this year. What was the good? The bad? What does next year look like? Looking at the box stats, it appears that WT went from a heavy ground game last year to a more balanced attack.
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Originally posted by Herb Street View PostNever made it back to Texas for a game this year. What was the good? The bad? What does next year look like? Looking at the box stats, it appears that WT went from a heavy ground game last year to a more balanced attack.I have fat thumbs sorry for typos!
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Originally posted by Herb Street View PostNever made it back to Texas for a game this year. What was the good? The bad? What does next year look like? Looking at the box stats, it appears that WT went from a heavy ground game last year to a more balanced attack.
Dead last in the LSC on offense, yet still found a way to win 6 games. I've had a chance to buzz coach Hughes a few times. He is very intense. He's been given the freedom to build the team he wants. Personnel to fill that team is still wanting. This year is a key recruiting year for WT. A good foundation of young players is in the fold. Over 10 true freshman played key roles this year. About 40 more were redshirted. Among those 40 are some pretty good football players. Retention is expected to be very good. With only 10 seniors leaving, that is a solid roster foundation for next year.
As others have stated (and me several times) WT needs a QB with some mobility. For WT to run some 21 packages from under center, a QB with the ability to read the zone option, run it if it's there, and be able to scramble, extend plays, and make plays, would be pretty damn handy. Neither current QB fits that mold. Does the freshman Maxwell Perez? Do they need to recruit that kid if Perez isn't the one? More, bigger OL's are needed. The WT OL, much better than last year, still didn't dominate many DL's. A couple more playmakers at WR, a healthy big TE that didn't play this year, and a couple more RB's for depth.
Defensively, it was easy to see Hughes was a former DC. His D plays tough and physical. More talent and depth at the DL would be nice. Hughes has some very good young LBs. I have a feeling that the WT D will be one of the best in the LSC for seasons to come. Again, one more good recruiting class.
Need a punter to replace Cummings. I think our freshman kicker will be okay, despite missing some he should have made this year.
As far as the unproductive offense, was it a personal thing or the OC and his scheme/playcalling? Better FB observers than me need to answer that. I have a feeling Hughes will not put the blame on his OC (but his OC may be on notice). Losing Vallo early and Carter midway at RB to injury was big. Vallo should get a medical RS and return as a junior, and both will rerun next season. Again, a multi-dimensional QB would be the fuel to ignite the offense, IMO. Improved, more experienced OL, a great TE, two more playmaker WR's, Vallo and Carter back, and all that's needed is better QB play.
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Originally posted by BuffaloChip View PostCheck the Angelo State game.
Dead last in the LSC on offense, yet still found a way to win 6 games. I've had a chance to buzz coach Hughes a few times. He is very intense. He's been given the freedom to build the team he wants. Personnel to fill that team is still wanting. This year is a key recruiting year for WT. A good foundation of young players is in the fold. Over 10 true freshman played key roles this year. About 40 more were redshirted. Among those 40 are some pretty good football players. Retention is expected to be very good. With only 10 seniors leaving, that is a solid roster foundation for next year.
As others have stated (and me several times) WT needs a QB with some mobility. For WT to run some 21 packages from under center, a QB with the ability to read the zone option, run it if it's there, and be able to scramble, extend plays, and make plays, would be pretty damn handy. Neither current QB fits that mold. Does the freshman Maxwell Perez? Do they need to recruit that kid if Perez isn't the one? More, bigger OL's are needed. The WT OL, much better than last year, still didn't dominate many DL's. A couple more playmakers at WR, a healthy big TE that didn't play this year, and a couple more RB's for depth.
Defensively, it was easy to see Hughes was a former DC. His D plays tough and physical. More talent and depth at the DL would be nice. Hughes has some very good young LBs. I have a feeling that the WT D will be one of the best in the LSC for seasons to come. Again, one more good recruiting class.
Need a punter to replace Cummings. I think our freshman kicker will be okay, despite missing some he should have made this year.
As far as the unproductive offense, was it a personal thing or the OC and his scheme/playcalling? Better FB observers than me need to answer that. I have a feeling Hughes will not put the blame on his OC (but his OC may be on notice). Losing Vallo early and Carter midway at RB to injury was big. Vallo should get a medical RS and return as a junior, and both will rerun next season. Again, a multi-dimensional QB would be the fuel to ignite the offense, IMO. Improved, more experienced OL, a great TE, two more playmaker WR's, Vallo and Carter back, and all that's needed is better QB play.
Regarding win over Angelo....they are 3rd to last in defense....yet you hear all this talk about the great ASU defense that would bench a LBer who starts on the 2017 NC team. It's THAT mindset that allowed ASU to lose to WT.
Based on your statements we should expect a hell of an improvement in WT football next season. A 2 maybe 3 loss team at most.
Looking forward to watching that progress.
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Originally posted by ASUPops View PostMust be good coaching, luck, and/or a combination of both because WT is LAST in offense and next to last in defense.
Regarding win over Angelo....they are 3rd to last in defense....yet you hear all this talk about the great ASU defense that would bench a LBer who starts on the 2017 NC team. It's THAT mindset that allowed ASU to lose to WT.
Based on your statements we should expect a hell of an improvement in WT football next season. A 2 maybe 3 loss team at most.
Looking forward to watching that progress.Last edited by BuffaloChip; 11-13-2018, 06:57 PM.
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Originally posted by Boohaha View PostCheck the wagon wheel game...
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Originally posted by Michael Whitfield View PostThe vastly improved WT Buffs from the 2017 season laid a goose egg in the important 'Wagon Wheel' rivalry game. However, WT seemed to be relatively competitive in the rest of their games. Overall, the Buffs did double their win total from last year. The 2018 season can be labeled a moderate success. Hopefully make some noise next season in their new on campus venue.
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Originally posted by BuffaloChip View PostThrow out the Tarleton and Eastern games and WT had a chance to win all the others. Don't forget that the Buffs beat CWU and Angelo on the road. Those were nice wins!
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Originally posted by Michael Whitfield View PostA valid point. Unfortunately, the ENMU Hounds have had the Buffs number for the past 6 seasons.
With both teams on the field WT still looks like they should wipe the field with the hounds, bigger lineman, backs, recievers, etc, so its not an athlete thing.I have fat thumbs sorry for typos!
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Originally posted by Boohaha View PostHonestly question, does Hughes take the rivalry seriously? It hasnt felt like it. The Buffs this year played with much more animus and vigor vs Commerce and Midwestern than Eastern.
With both teams on the field WT still looks like they should wipe the field with the hounds, bigger lineman, backs, recievers, etc, so its not an athlete thing.
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