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SHSU PFF Grades Goosby: 64.7 Stroh: 63.5 Robertson: 51.8 Campbell: 71.2 Baker: 69.2 Nate Kibble: 56.7 Daniel Cruz: 61. 1 Nick Brooks: 71.2 Overall not very good given the caliber of opponent we faced. Should use the bye week to go insert Cruz at center and slide Hutson over to LG. Once again Stroh is the lowest graded starter.

I guess if you consider the guy lined up as LT, likely covered up, blocking 5 yards downfield and engaged with the defender as legit. I’m not saying it should be called. If you can point me to the discussion saying that’s ok, I’d legitimately be interested. Technically, I’d say he’s illegally downfield and committing pass interference. Then, if we wish to discuss targeting, the rules stipulate “no player shall target….” It requires “one indicator of targeting.” It references a legal tackle and provides some indicators, which obviously is not all inclusive. It references a launch. A crouch followed by upward and forward thrust. Leading with the helmet. Lowering the head. Taaffe ran through his tackle. Both arms wrap around the receiver. The intent of the rule is not to eliminate incidental football contact. The play was bang-bang with two dudes trying to play football. There’s nothing in the rule that I see it is undoubtedly a foul.

This is our best year yet haha!! Seriously though, I think part of it does have to do with the pre-snap movement and motion that forces o-line to be in stances longer than others and with teammates moving around in their peripheral vision plus defensive adjustments. The holding is just lack of awareness IMO, these guys (DJ Campbell I’m looking at you) need to learn to let go and take a shorter gain or even a loss rather than setting us back so far behind the chains. Special teams on return specifically is to just leave it alone if there’s ANY chance of a block in the back or a hold. I think it is a lot about teaching these guys to trust their technique AND athleticism as well as the guys around them. Also, maturity, knowing that making fewer mistakes in critical moments sets you up for success AND the added benefit of forcing your opponent to have to perform without making a mistake. As a baseball player we took pride in the teams that were successful at committing the fewest errors and making all the fundamental plays. THAT takes a team from good to great and makes those tough games come out in your favor.

I think calling Baker the weak link is a little much IMO. But that’s just me. I found it interesting that they slid Baker to left tackle when they inserted Brooks at right tackle.

fine 'em

We had a very experienced line the past two years and these penalties have existed.

The carrying of Skattebo into the EZ and the non-targeting call against Isaiah Bond were bad. He was head-hunted. That game still causes me stress. As the OL gains more experience, I think their penalties will dissipate. Focus needs to be 100%.

Gerry's question remains unanswered! What's that got to do with the price of rice in China?

Damn skippy

Fernando is a fantastic quarterback who is much better than people are giving him credit for. He put up decent numbers at Cal despite being pressured and knocked on his ass more than almost any QB in the country. Cal’s O line was porous, and that’s being nice. He’s smart, he goes through his progressions and is cool under pressure. He can tuck the ball and run surprisingly well. He works his ass off, stays late throwing extra and puts in his time looking at film. He’s from a great family and is involved with MS charities. What we’re seeing now is what he can do with time. He’s surgical. He’s already close to the top of a lot of draft boards, and his stock is only improving. Yeah. I’m a big fan.

No doubt. DJ meet Mr. Hill and Mr. Simmons.

This.

We know who your real Heisman is….Mateer Boy Vogel

Oklahoma after they finish 5 - 7, after starting 5 - 0.

The fake punt was legit

Really enjoy these updates

If you’re talking Taaffee and his hit that we benefitted, then you’re advocating for not playing football. i believe some referenced that fake punt for ASU was not legit. No fake punt, likely no late game impact of that non-call.

He's going to take another one in a couple of weeks.

Arch will be fine. Thankfully all the Arch 2026 draft BS is dead now.

I can go back to ASU 2024 where we greatly benefited a call and review.

Believe you’re missing a word or several here. It’s not like we never get calls if that’s what you’re saying. I mean we can go back to 2013 ISU or whenever that was. 1988 North Texas. Particularly teams that few feel sorry for if they get hosed.

Going to be in Ft. Worth on October 4 for an evening event. What are suggestions for UT friendly game watching bars in Ft. Worth??

Dude has taken a physical beating the last two weeks for sure

That sucks for Florida. He really needs as many practice snaps as he can get.

This stat is crazy and basically explains the record this year.