GAME WEEK

[President Stache]

New season is upon us, new depth chart is out.

Any surprises? I thought Temple starting is, has played sparsely and a few positions we seem very thin at.

 

[WillyDavis33]

New season is upon us, new depth chart is out.

Any surprises? I thought Temple starting is, has played sparsely and a few positions we seem very thin at.

Surprises

- Temple over Johnson
- Jacoby out for season and in comes Collier
- Battle not listed and I did mention in another thread that he had a cast on his ankle so he may be out for the season as well

 

[Dointhatrag]

Goals for this game?

Win by 20+
Starters out by second series of second half
no injuries

Is that realistic or is this a YSU fiasco?

 

[PittFanDan17]

Shocking the world is the only surprise. 11-1 season in bound

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

DeAndre Jules listed as a starter at DT over Green is a bit of a surprise to me.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

Not a huge fan of releasing these at all, in the age of the transfer portal. We've already seen one player get mad over it.

But I think Collier starting (with Jacoby being out) is a surprise. I expected it to be Baer. I also don't put a ton of stock in the two-deep for now, because it'll likely change. I think the initial one usually panders to seniority a bit.

 

[MarshallGoldberg]

Goals for this game?

Win by 20+
Starters out by second series of second half
no injuries

Is that realistic or is this a YSU fiasco?

Eh the YSU game was a first time head coach, first time offensive coordinator, and first time defensive coordinator all in one game (if my memory is right), and a team decimated by transfers. Wofford won 3 games last year; they don't have the type of talent YSU can get sometimes. Yes, we'll win this by 20+.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

Eh the YSU game was a first time head coach, first time offensive coordinator, and first time defensive coordinator all in one game (if my memory is right), and a team decimated by transfers. Wofford won 3 games last year; they don't have the type of talent YSU can get sometimes. Yes, we'll win this by 20+.

Depends which YSU disaster he's referring to. I could argue there were three of them, ha.

2015 - Lost Conner and only beat them by 8

2017 - They took us to OT

 

[Gunga_Galunga]

In addition to the others noted, I'll add a true freshman OL (BJ Williams) in the 2 deep at guard.

Also of note, Shawn Watson returns to Heinz Field!

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

Depends which YSU disaster he's referring to. I could argue there were three of them, ha.

2015 - Lost Conner and only beat them by 8

2017 - They took us to OT

To be fair the 2015 game was more of a blessing in disguise. Losing Conner led to them finding his Hodgkins lymphoma.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

To be fair the 2015 game was more of a blessing in disguise. Losing Conner led to them finding his Hodgkins lymphoma.

Yeah, that part definitely worked out. Still would like to beat them by more than 8, though, haha.

 

[NatronaHeightsPanther]

Why is Derrick Davis 4th on the depth chart? I was hoping to see him split carries with Hammond. I’m not crazy about C’Bo although I know that some are.

 

[President Stache]

DeAndre Jules listed as a starter at DT over Green is a bit of a surprise to me.

True, isnt Green the captain??

 

[WillyDavis33]

Goals for this game?

Win by 20+
Starters out by second series of second half
no injuries

Is that realistic or is this a YSU fiasco?

This team is way deeper than any team we have had in a long time. If a starter is not doing his job the backup will go in! I think the YSU debacle type game is behind us.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

This team is way deeper than any team we have had in a long time. If a starter is not doing his job the backup will go in! I think the YSU debacle type game is behind us.

Eh, I don't know about that. This team is sort of a hodgepodge between older players who are mostly solid but not exceptional and younger guys who, while they may turn into big time players, are still, well... young.

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

Eh, I don't know about that. This team is sort of a hodgepodge between older players who are mostly solid but not exceptional and younger guys who, while they may turn into big time players, are still, well... young.

Agreed. I think maybe on the lines I feel good about their depth. But at WR they have numbers, not depth. Mumpfield and Means had moments, but nothing that would keep a DC up at night. The freshmen may well show, but also unproven.

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

True, isnt Green the captain??

Yes, Green, Goncalves, and Shayne Simon. I think it’s a Danielson OR Green co-starter thing. Seems like it’s driven more from Jules pushing for time…

 

[Gunga_Galunga]

Yes, Green, Goncalves, and Shayne Simon. I think it’s a Danielson OR Green co-starter thing. Seems like it’s driven more from Jules pushing for time…

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Duzz and Partridge have been talking about Jules in the camp interviews. Apparently the light came on and he's been a different player. I guess we'll see soon enough.

 

[kma0043]

Looking at the 2 deep it appears necessary at WR and LB to avoid the injury bug; rather thin. Surprised to see Louis and Lovelace on the 2 deep but no Bass?

 

[Pitt_Boss]

Let’s go!!!!

 

[Haltomas]

Green is better and a captain, should be starting.

 

[President Stache]

I think we play so many guys on Saturday the depth chart doesn’t matter a whole lot and those that make plays will be playing more

 

[Pitt_Boss]

Green, being a captain, probably doesn't care about Week 1 depth charts and was happy to see Jules get a little acknowledgment for a strong off-season.