Coastal Carolina Immediate Impressions

by BSD on Aug 30, 2008 4:16 PM EDT in Open Threads Comment 19 comments

We'll have more analysis to follow in the coming days, but I wanted to give you some of my immediate impressions following the game. We're also approaching nearly 500 comments in the open thread so feel free to use this as a new thread to discuss the other games going on today.

Overall I came away very impressed, or at least as impressed as you can be in a blowout win over a Div. I-AA team. The offense had 59 points, 260 yards passing, 334 yards rushing for 594 total yards. But most importantly no turnovers.

I thought both quarterbacks looked solid. I'm comfortable with either one of these guys leading the team.

The running backs are deep and very good. We'll be just fine there. And the offensive line paving the way did an excellent job. I can't recall a single sack all day.

The defense was ok, but they gave up 250 yards and a few big plays. I was hoping for more than just one turnover. They certainly had their opportunities.

No injuries to report so this is good.

We'll take a few days to let this sink in and pick apart. Then we'll move on to Oregon State. For now enjoy the rest of the games today!

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Grades..

D-line: (B+) Front four got fairly decent pressure, completely blew up running game
LB: (D) Considering the havoc the D-line was creating, these guys could have at least cleaned up on some of those screen plays, Bowman looked good.. other than that I was not impressed.
Secondary: (C-) I’m tempted to give the grade as incomplete. Considering the pressure we get from the front four we should be closer to the LOS and playing a little more bump/run man. Especially since our LB’s are generally not going to be assets dropping into coverage. I’d like to see a more aggressive scheme.

O-ine: (B) I expect absolute domination from these guys. They did well, but they can be better. There were times where they weren’t blowing open holes like they should have for Royster. I absolutely believe we have one of the top 5 lines in the nation and they need to get after it if we are going to have a chance in Columbus.

RB’s A No fumbles.. yards after contact, finished runs, got the most out of every single play. The best group I can remember at PSU for at least 15 years.

WR’s/TE A How about the lack of dropped passes? These guys weren’t spectacular but they did exactly what was expected of them on every play.

Special Teams: Kickoff coverage was solid. Williams brought one back.. Generally looked sharper than last year.. Some improvement.. A-

We need to develop the LB corps more than anything else. Colasanti looked solid in spots last year and I expect him to crack the starting rotation soon. Bowman looked like he could be a difference maker.

by dyehardfan on Aug 30, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Michigan

Man, a telegraphed Utah swing pass just went for like 50 yards.

Even UM fans expected the offense to be this bad, but the defense isn’t showing anything spectacular today. It’s going to be a long year for this team if this keeps up.

Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.

by 06Lion on Aug 30, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Linebackers

Thought Gbanyu had a pretty decent game along w/ Bowman – but felt like Hull and Colasanti were less than stellar…work needs to be done in the middle. DB’s need to hold onto picks – and the level of competition no indicator of their effectiveness today…

Offensively – feel like either QB is a good choice…depth (lots of) at Wideout and Running back a strong suit. We have some athletes (finally) on the offensive side of the ball…

by pennst92 on Aug 30, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

my only thought

the defense looked like they made a few bad reads resulting in big plays (specifically the pass down the middle for their lone touchdown) overall everyone looked good, i just hope we can tie up the loose ends on defense. great game, i sweat my ballsack off and loved every minute of it

For the glory

by lionalum05 on Aug 30, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Can't Wait for Oregon State

I think that’ll be a better test. QB’s put up some solid numbers. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see this game, I listened to some of the first quarter, but decided to watch ECU-Va Tech instead after a little while.

Anyways, the other games this saturday: Nothing truly unexpected, except maybe ECU-Va Tech, and Bowling Green-Pitt, but I’m not terribly surprised at either. I’ve got no idea as to why Pitt was even ranked in the polls, but whatever. Can’t wait for the actual good games to begin getting good, Mizzou-Illinois is going to be a decent watch, except seeing Juice throw 500 mph bullets way over the heads of his receivers. I’m not going to watch the Clemson-Bama game, I’m not a big fan of either program.

Next week the season really perks up. The cupcakes slowly begin to disappear.

by hasuprotoss on Aug 30, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll make it quick

Maybin is a God damned beast. I don’t know if CC’s left tackle was that pathetic or Maybin is that good a pass rusher or a combination of both but he would get my game ball. As I type this Missouri goes up 31-13 not good. It seemed like every play he either rushed, knocked down, or sacked the QB, just lightning fast off the edge.

by nittanyroar on Aug 30, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I watched some of the game last night again

And their left tackle was a complete slug, they would have been better off putting a 180 pound receiver there, at least he could have gotten in front of a pass rusher on occasion.

I don't know, Mello Yello is pretty awful. What's the worst that could happen?

by psu on Aug 31, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Missed the Open Thread...

But from the stadium- Devlin looked fantastic, the running backs look like a Cerberus to be reckoned with, and the defense was mostly solid. All in all, this is the best I’ve felt about a team after the first game in the five (well that’s depressing) years I’ve been at PSU.

John Madden told me 90% of the game was half-mental...

by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Aug 30, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

QB

I would be happy with either one of the QBs. I would have liked to see Clark run the ball some. Maybe do an option or 2 just for some practice. I thought Devlin really passed the ball well. I would love to see 5 wide and watch him pick a Defense apart. I expect to see clark start the game but if we start to fall behind and he a QB to come in and pick a D apart we will see Devlin. I really like the way they got Williams into the game I think he looks a step faster this year.

The only that scared me the whole game was the way the D played. I think we will have to put some points on the board this year and not rely on the D all the time. Once we get into Conference play it might be different. I think we can stop the run but we got burnt on every screen pass today.

by jetskijoe on Aug 30, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Next week we'll see more

They weren’t going to give opposing teams anything to study for the future, as least not yet. I really can’t gauge much because of that reason, they only did basic sets and nothing flashy. That’ll all start next week, but I still don’t expect to see alot of fun stuff until the Illinois game.

With that being said – yeah Mizzou is good, but Illinois got torched tonight. Juice just threw a TD pass on the final play to make it a 10 point loss, but they’re gonna struggle defensively this year. Hard to replace what they lost from last year. And 42 points is nice and all, but the Mizzou D isn’t a Big 10 D.

Not very concerned until Purdue.

by blogue20 on Aug 31, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That PSU-Illinois game

…is going to look like a old school late-night WAC game. First to 50 wins.

by Run Up The Score on Aug 31, 2008 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If it looks anything like Hawaii or Boise St

we’re in trouble. If Illinois can do against us what they did last night I’ll be shocked. I still don’t think they’ll be that good though. Juice was tearing apart a team geared for offense, and his best trait is still throwing the ball 100mph and hoping for the best. PSU (or any Big Ten team not named Northwestern or Minnesota) will make him pay dearly for a performance like that.

by blogue20 on Aug 31, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

After watching that game

i am completely convinced that Pat Devlin is the guy. He made some really good throws, and had a nice touch on the ball. Clark was unimpressive in his long throws. I think Clark was good, and would be a great change of pace guy, but if Devlin gives us the best chance to win.

by simon psu on Aug 31, 2008 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I gotta agree with that

and hopefully the coaching staff recognizes that as the season progresses, if that turns out to be the case. Nothing against Clark, but if we’re down 10 going into the 4th quarter and have to pass, I think its pretty obvious who needs to be in there if we’re going to pull one out.

by blogue20 on Aug 31, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No one got hurt, which is probably the best part.

Everyone looked fine, although clearly the D wasn’t as dominant as they could have been. I mean, two years ago they didn’t let Temple cross midfield all day. So, yeah, seeing CCU roll up 250 yards of offense was of some tiny bit of concern.

Hopefully our nickel and dime packages are a bit tighter for OrSt.

Anyone notice how many reps Brackett got with the first team, on the field with Williams, Butler, and Norwood at the same time?

by Tailgate Shogun on Aug 31, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

word is bond

great game.. i liked what i saw.. we looked dominant.. the defense made me nervous.. there were definate plays we got smoked on. namely screens and blitz we got beat on.. if you watched that oregon state game you saw they threw a lot of wr screens and such.. which we have to be on our game to stop.. i think we can own them. just on our running game alone.. but a few good plays by thm.. a run back by stroughter and we could find ourselves in a hell of a game.. next week will tell a lot.. LETS GO STATE!!!!!!!!!

by smashmouthsteel on Aug 31, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Josh Gaines

I read one of the news articles today that said Josh Gaines was moved to defensive tackle for the game. I don’t have a copy of the game to review. Did anyone notice and have a report on how he did?

by ageing lion on Aug 31, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He played a little DT

They had some weird package of Evans / Odrick / Gaines / Hayes out there. That was actually the overpursuing defensive line on the TD play for Coastal.

by Run Up The Score on Sep 1, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Clark Proved Himself to be "The Man"

Daryll Clark proved himself to be the man on Saturday. To the guys who say that by watching the game were convinced Devlin is the man I couldn’t disagree more. DC17 commanded the offense during the entire first half, wheras Devlin got his possessions w/ a 20 point cushion.

DC’s best trait is the leadership and confidence he shows. It’s contagious, and he’s going to lead this team to a 10+ win season. I see us going 11-2, w/ losses @ OSU and Wisconsin. Damn fine season if it shakes out that way.

by JonnyR44 on Sep 1, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs