WT Football

[WT_TKW]

Well after tomorrow night its "We are back baby!!" or "Fire Lynn!!"

I hope it's the former. A good showing tomorrow would be appreciated even if it's a loss.

[WT_TKW]

Wife and I are driving to Gunnison for the game.

I've been to a few practices. This is a different team than last year. Very talented. A lot of new faces. The question is how long it will take them to put it together. They don't have much time. For instance the former Michigan WR and Kennesaw RB just got to Canyon in the last week. They looked good (WR, a former Mater Dei, CA HS 4 start was real good). But, are they ready with the scheme? Same for a lot of the transfers.

I'll go out on a limb and predict our new OC, Justing Bane, will bring some of the (Carthel-like) excitement back to the offense. My questions revolve around the defense. From the limited time I've watched the team in practice; is the offense so good that the D (and most D's we'll face) is not bad? or is the O not as good as my eyes see it as and the D is just bad?

We'll start to get some answers tomorrow night. It'll certainly be interesting.

The new OC sounds really good but the D and special teams need a lot of improvement from last year. Considering the new DC coached special teams last year, I have low expectations. Also if we get a FG longer than 40 yards it will be a miracle.

[WT_TKW]

This doesn't apply to me. I'm a giver not a taker.

No one doubts this!

[WT_TKW]

No surprise here, wish he was still at WT. The high today in midland is 93 degrees and in Amarillo the high today is 76 degrees. I’d rather play football in the panhandle.

https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/utp...arterback/amp/

I agree. He has a lot of potential.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

Well after tomorrow night its "We are back baby!!" or "Fire Lynn!!"

[Buff Fan 05]

Wife and I are driving to Gunnison for the game.

I've been to a few practices. This is a different team than last year. Very talented. A lot of new faces. The question is how long it will take them to put it together. They don't have much time. For instance the former Michigan WR and Kennesaw RB just got to Canyon in the last week. They looked good (WR, a former Mater Dei, CA HS 4 start was real good). But, are they ready with the scheme? Same for a lot of the transfers.

I'll go out on a limb and predict our new OC, Justing Bane, will bring some of the (Carthel-like) excitement back to the offense. My questions revolve around the defense. From the limited time I've watched the team in practice; is the offense so good that the D (and most D's we'll face) is not bad? or is the O not as good as my eyes see it as and the D is just bad?

We'll start to get some answers tomorrow night. It'll certainly be interesting.

Thanks for all the information you've been sharing. I've only gotten to catch a few minutes this Fall.

I found it interesting they brought in 3 transfer RBs and not one of them is on the 2 Deep. A lot more length at WR and some former higher division players, But they didn't really play at the higher level so not sure what to expect. I think 3 transfers will play on the OL from the start, although a couple are listed as the backup on the 2 Deep. Linebacker is unproven younger players, two of the transfers didn't get a rostered #. DB will be improved IMO with some additions.
DL is probably my biggest concern, Jahmek Armstrong could be a big factor this year on the DL when he is up and going. I think he was a later addition.

[BuffaloChip]

Wife and I are driving to Gunnison for the game.

I've been to a few practices. This is a different team than last year. Very talented. A lot of new faces. The question is how long it will take them to put it together. They don't have much time. For instance the former Michigan WR and Kennesaw RB just got to Canyon in the last week. They looked good (WR, a former Mater Dei, CA HS 4 start was real good). But, are they ready with the scheme? Same for a lot of the transfers.

I'll go out on a limb and predict our new OC, Justing Bane, will bring some of the (Carthel-like) excitement back to the offense. My questions revolve around the defense. From the limited time I've watched the team in practice; is the offense so good that the D (and most D's we'll face) is not bad? or is the O not as good as my eyes see it as and the D is just bad?

We'll start to get some answers tomorrow night. It'll certainly be interesting.

[BuffaloChip]

No surprise here, wish he was still at WT. The high today in midland is 93 degrees and in Amarillo the high today is 76 degrees. I’d rather play football in the panhandle.

https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/utp...arterback/amp/

I believe you'll be happily surprised with WT's new QB, RJ Martinez.

[Rockofwesties]

No surprise here, wish he was still at WT. The high today in midland is 93 degrees and in Amarillo the high today is 76 degrees. I’d rather play football in the panhandle.

https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/utp...arterback/amp/

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

This is old news.

The only thing nightmarish about Hughes was the job he did as head coach. He might be a good assistant. Does anyone know why he left Idaho? This is likely a pay cut.

Agreed. WT doesn't play Mesa for now. Non issue.

[WT_TKW]

In the WT "Nightmare Fuel" department, Hunter Hughes was hired to run the defense at Colorado Mesa:

https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/ma...360f27996.html

This is old news.

The only thing nightmarish about Hughes was the job he did as head coach. He might be a good assistant. Does anyone know why he left Idaho? This is likely a pay cut.

[Rockofwesties]

This doesn't apply to me. I'm a giver not a taker.

Moose is still in preseason form, his smack talk is not up to his talent level yet.

[BuffaloChip]

My experience is that most WT alums are just a bunch of talkers. They act like they are big boosters but want free tickets to everything.

This doesn't apply to me. I'm a giver not a taker.

[cwfenn]

In the WT "Nightmare Fuel" department, Hunter Hughes was hired to run the defense at Colorado Mesa:

https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/ma...360f27996.html

[ASUPops]

my experience is that most wt alums are just a bunch of talkers. They act like they are big boosters but want free tickets to everything.

we have a winner!!!!!!