Buffalo Report Card/Michigan Prep
Well, I did correctly predict that PSU would score 45...I just didn't think they'd give up 24...
Quick recap and report card...
Quarterback: B
Morelli did have 4 TD's on the day, and did complete 20 0f 27 passes. But, he missed some easy throws, and Norwood bailed him out on the circus catch. His throws to Quarless were nice, and it shows that Quarless has the opportunity to be a big time receiving threat. Still waiting for Morelli to show the ability to consistently make the easy throws. Will be interesting to see if he has what it takes to put the team on his shoulders if they find themselves trailing in the 4th quarter on Saturday.
Running Backs: C/A-
The "C" is for Austin Scott. Bad exchange or not, he can't put the ball on the carpet like that. His grade would have been lower, but he did bust out a nice 40 yard touchdown run. The A- is for Kinlaw. What a nice job! This may be the one time where a running back by committee actually works.
Wide Receivers: B+
Norwood. Norwood. Norwood. Great catch. Butler had a nice game, too, though he was underthrown on the long pass in the 3rd quarter. Need to get him in the end zone. DWill still missing from the vertical passing game. And where the heck is Chris Bell?
O-Line: B+
Nice job run blocking, but still taking too long to assert themselves. I don't think they've given up a legitmate sack this season (aside from Morelli holding the ball too long).
Overall Offense: B
D-Line: They looked tired late in the game. They also had a lot of trouble defending the screen pass (as usual), and failed to put consistent pressure on the QB. Run defense was good again.
Linebackers: B
Connor and Lee were outstanding. Hayes and Sayles were tolerable. Too many third and longs given up. Lee's hit on the goal line was textbook.
Secondary: D+
No way Justin King can look that bad two weeks in a row. Where was his head?? The TD on the halfback option was laughable...
Overall D: C+
Too many lapses...ship's gotta get tighter against a now dangerous Michigan team.
More on Michigan soon.
For the Glory!
Quick recap and report card...
Quarterback: B
Morelli did have 4 TD's on the day, and did complete 20 0f 27 passes. But, he missed some easy throws, and Norwood bailed him out on the circus catch. His throws to Quarless were nice, and it shows that Quarless has the opportunity to be a big time receiving threat. Still waiting for Morelli to show the ability to consistently make the easy throws. Will be interesting to see if he has what it takes to put the team on his shoulders if they find themselves trailing in the 4th quarter on Saturday.
Running Backs: C/A-
The "C" is for Austin Scott. Bad exchange or not, he can't put the ball on the carpet like that. His grade would have been lower, but he did bust out a nice 40 yard touchdown run. The A- is for Kinlaw. What a nice job! This may be the one time where a running back by committee actually works.
Wide Receivers: B+
Norwood. Norwood. Norwood. Great catch. Butler had a nice game, too, though he was underthrown on the long pass in the 3rd quarter. Need to get him in the end zone. DWill still missing from the vertical passing game. And where the heck is Chris Bell?
O-Line: B+
Nice job run blocking, but still taking too long to assert themselves. I don't think they've given up a legitmate sack this season (aside from Morelli holding the ball too long).
Overall Offense: B
D-Line: They looked tired late in the game. They also had a lot of trouble defending the screen pass (as usual), and failed to put consistent pressure on the QB. Run defense was good again.
Linebackers: B
Connor and Lee were outstanding. Hayes and Sayles were tolerable. Too many third and longs given up. Lee's hit on the goal line was textbook.
Secondary: D+
No way Justin King can look that bad two weeks in a row. Where was his head?? The TD on the halfback option was laughable...
Overall D: C+
Too many lapses...ship's gotta get tighter against a now dangerous Michigan team.
More on Michigan soon.
For the Glory!
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