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A few buddies and I had a good conversation about mid term grades last week. A little fun during the bye week. I'm no guru, but my best attempt of a homerless opinion below. Would love to see some of the football brains on the site give their thoughts.
Overall Team: B
=Brian Kelly - Head Football Coach: B+, Given the staff turnover, giving him credit for keeping it together, and especially the new attitude the kids seem to be playing with. Definitely having more fun. Game prep definitely better.
Overall Offense: B
=Chip Long - Offensive Coordinator: B+
- TE: C+. Better blocking this year, but less offensive production.
=Autry Denson - Running Backs: A+. Incredible job.
=Harry Hiestand - Offensive Line: B, a little inconsistent at times (passing game) which is surprising, but overall still good stuff.
=Del Alexander - Wide Receivers: D+, Most disappointing aspect of the team to me. Still not a big fan of inserting the 5th year transfers immediately into the mix.
=Tom Rees - Quarterbacks: C+, Thought BW would be more ready, more consistent, and more accurate. Love his athleticism, but he's going to have to improve passing skills or he's going to be hurt half the time. Not bad, but could be better IMO.
Overall Defense: B+
=Mike Elko - Defensive Coordinator: A. I was surprised with the quick improvement. Can he keep it up in the 2nd half???
=Mike Elston - Defensive Line (Asst HC): B+, probably the area of most happiness for me.
=Todd Lyght - Defensive Backs Coach: C+, I think they have improved, but still very concerned with consistency.
=Clark Lea - Linebackers: B. Was concerned early, but coming along nicely.
=Brian Polian - Recruiting Coordinator: B+
- Special Teams Coordinator: B, Better on coverage. KO return has improved I think. Still would like to see more production in the punt return game.
=Matt Balis - Director of Football Performance: A, Better conditioning, and guys showing more swagger/confidence.
=Bill Rees - Director of Scouting: A, game readiness has improved a ton. Not sure if this is Rees, BK, or the new coordinators, but whatever it is it's improved.
=Most Improved Player or Players: Going with Tillery here. 4.5 TFLs and 3 Sacks. Definitely playing with a new attitude and level of focus.
=Most Digressed Player or Players: ESB. I think some of this can be attributed to BW, but not all. Going to need him big time in the second half of the year.
=Offensive MVP: Josh Adams. I don't think anyone else is even close.
=Defensive MVP: Drue Tranquill. 34 Ts, 4.5 TFLs, 1 Sack, 1 INT, 2 fumble recoveries. Out there having fun.
=Newcomer: Neon Deon. Gonna be special.
Easy copy/paste for those that want to play....
Overall Team:
=Brian Kelly - Head Football Coach:
Overall Offense:
=Chip Long - Offensive Coordinator:
- TE:
=Autry Denson - Running Backs:
=Harry Hiestand - Offensive Line:
=Del Alexander - Wide Receivers:
=Tom Rees - Quarterbacks:
Overall Defense:
=Mike Elko - Defensive Coordinator:
=Mike Elston - Defensive Line (Asst HC):
=Todd Lyght - Defensive Backs Coach:
=Clark Lea - Linebackers:
=Brian Polian - Recruiting Coordinator:
- Special Teams Coordinator:
=Matt Balis - Director of Football Performance:
=Bill Rees - Director of Scouting:
=Most Improved Player or Players:
=Most Digressed Player or Players:
=Offensive MVP:
=Defensive MVP:
=Newcomer:
Overall Team: B
=Brian Kelly - Head Football Coach: B+, Given the staff turnover, giving him credit for keeping it together, and especially the new attitude the kids seem to be playing with. Definitely having more fun. Game prep definitely better.
Overall Offense: B
=Chip Long - Offensive Coordinator: B+
- TE: C+. Better blocking this year, but less offensive production.
=Autry Denson - Running Backs: A+. Incredible job.
=Harry Hiestand - Offensive Line: B, a little inconsistent at times (passing game) which is surprising, but overall still good stuff.
=Del Alexander - Wide Receivers: D+, Most disappointing aspect of the team to me. Still not a big fan of inserting the 5th year transfers immediately into the mix.
=Tom Rees - Quarterbacks: C+, Thought BW would be more ready, more consistent, and more accurate. Love his athleticism, but he's going to have to improve passing skills or he's going to be hurt half the time. Not bad, but could be better IMO.
Overall Defense: B+
=Mike Elko - Defensive Coordinator: A. I was surprised with the quick improvement. Can he keep it up in the 2nd half???
=Mike Elston - Defensive Line (Asst HC): B+, probably the area of most happiness for me.
=Todd Lyght - Defensive Backs Coach: C+, I think they have improved, but still very concerned with consistency.
=Clark Lea - Linebackers: B. Was concerned early, but coming along nicely.
=Brian Polian - Recruiting Coordinator: B+
- Special Teams Coordinator: B, Better on coverage. KO return has improved I think. Still would like to see more production in the punt return game.
=Matt Balis - Director of Football Performance: A, Better conditioning, and guys showing more swagger/confidence.
=Bill Rees - Director of Scouting: A, game readiness has improved a ton. Not sure if this is Rees, BK, or the new coordinators, but whatever it is it's improved.
=Most Improved Player or Players: Going with Tillery here. 4.5 TFLs and 3 Sacks. Definitely playing with a new attitude and level of focus.
=Most Digressed Player or Players: ESB. I think some of this can be attributed to BW, but not all. Going to need him big time in the second half of the year.
=Offensive MVP: Josh Adams. I don't think anyone else is even close.
=Defensive MVP: Drue Tranquill. 34 Ts, 4.5 TFLs, 1 Sack, 1 INT, 2 fumble recoveries. Out there having fun.
=Newcomer: Neon Deon. Gonna be special.
Easy copy/paste for those that want to play....
Overall Team:
=Brian Kelly - Head Football Coach:
Overall Offense:
=Chip Long - Offensive Coordinator:
- TE:
=Autry Denson - Running Backs:
=Harry Hiestand - Offensive Line:
=Del Alexander - Wide Receivers:
=Tom Rees - Quarterbacks:
Overall Defense:
=Mike Elko - Defensive Coordinator:
=Mike Elston - Defensive Line (Asst HC):
=Todd Lyght - Defensive Backs Coach:
=Clark Lea - Linebackers:
=Brian Polian - Recruiting Coordinator:
- Special Teams Coordinator:
=Matt Balis - Director of Football Performance:
=Bill Rees - Director of Scouting:
=Most Improved Player or Players:
=Most Digressed Player or Players:
=Offensive MVP:
=Defensive MVP:
=Newcomer:
recruits either.