So we all knew Bolin didnt have a strong arm..
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Kind of tough getting a good throw off when the defense is in your face almost every play. UW disguised their blitzes well and pressured Bolin all game. I'll reserve judgement on his arm until he has a clean pocket more often.
For deep passing to be successful, you need wide receivers who can shake off their defenders and a line that can hold their blocks to set up the long pass. The offensive line was simply not ready to do the latter because Udub has one of the best front 7 in the nation. I did not see evidence for the former as well. I am curious about to see this when we play against Eastern Michigan and Morgan State.
You guys seem to have all of the answers. You forget we played a top 10 team and Bolin was fine. We also ran the ball well. The 2 deep Washington punts that had us start on the 2 really were an important key.
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He looked pretty good to me. Should be even better with some games under his belt.
I guess we shouldn't expect much from him in the way of scrambling or carrying the ball.
He played fine and is a huge upgrade from the last 4 yrs
But I thought the qb carrying the ball was a part of this new-fangled offense ?
For every deep ball kill dials up, there are 10 short throws. I'll take a QB, that has a quick release and can hit a guy in stride. Accuracy is a bigger factor than arm strength based on our style of play.
Just got a text from a HUGE 'Bama alumnus friend of mine:
"Well Saban obviously still doesn't trust Hurts to throw the ball downfield..."
I laughed, then thought, "hmmmm...now that's not bad company to keep!"
:cool2:
"Well Saban obviously still doesn't trust Hurts to throw the ball downfield..."
I laughed, then thought, "hmmmm...now that's not bad company to keep!"
:cool2:
You make the offense fit the personnel. I think Bolin had one carry and picked up 15 yards on a face mask.
I thought a running QB was boy wonder's offensive strategy last season, ths season Kill is making the O fit the personnel and Bolin is doing what Kill feels hes capable of and that's not being a dual threat in the Kill O
...and maybe he didn't want his starting QB to get killed by one of the best, fastest, and biggest D's int he nation lol!
The passes were short most likely (as others stated): 1) Washington's strong D-line -it takes time to get open. 2) How long has it been since Bolin started a game? 2 years?... Not sure. Probably just giving the guy higher completion % throws to get back in stride.
Ding, Ding, Ding ! Correct, Sir !
I've seen enough of Gio. Bolin is our only choice at QB right now. He appears to be far better than what RU fans have been witnessing for some time now.
The pass to Bailey is designed that way.we threw it twice and he goes up the ladder pretty well for a small kid ala Tres Moses.
The last completion to Duwop across the hashes to the sideline had zip on it. They were in a zone by that time. Other than that I did not see too many receivers open on either team. I saw both QB's fitting passes in tight Windows and players making nice catches in tight coverage. Gaskin had a few of those. Washington and Duwop had a couple each. Pretty good football being played on both sides by both teams. But hey you guys should keep bitching about it.
The first INT was a poor decision. He slipped and threw wildly into coverage but Nakia fell down. If he doesn't fall the best we can hope for is he breaks up the ill advised pass. The second INT was also a bad decision. Threw into a tight window and the Safety was coming up as he threw. He may have telegraphed that one.
Overall he did a good job. He is leading a brand new group of kids in a brand new system and just got here in June. I give him a lot of credit.
The last completion to Duwop across the hashes to the sideline had zip on it. They were in a zone by that time. Other than that I did not see too many receivers open on either team. I saw both QB's fitting passes in tight Windows and players making nice catches in tight coverage. Gaskin had a few of those. Washington and Duwop had a couple each. Pretty good football being played on both sides by both teams. But hey you guys should keep bitching about it.
The first INT was a poor decision. He slipped and threw wildly into coverage but Nakia fell down. If he doesn't fall the best we can hope for is he breaks up the ill advised pass. The second INT was also a bad decision. Threw into a tight window and the Safety was coming up as he threw. He may have telegraphed that one.
Overall he did a good job. He is leading a brand new group of kids in a brand new system and just got here in June. I give him a lot of credit.
Correct. The pass to Bailey went 40 yards in the air and was lobbed on purpose. Bolin did not try to air it out. SO if can lob a ball 40 yards, he can probably throw over 50 when firing it.
Obviously didn't watch game. Agreed one was bad. On the other the receiver fell down and ball passed right through where receiver woukd have been.
The kid hadn't played in a game in over two years and opens up against the number eight team in the country.
Most high school football QB's can throw it 40 yards.
The last thing we are going to have to worry about with Bolin is the occassional 60-yard bomb. And my guess is with time, he can make them anyway.
Most high school football QB's can throw it 40 yards.
The last thing we are going to have to worry about with Bolin is the occassional 60-yard bomb. And my guess is with time, he can make them anyway.
That guy literally might be the single worst post on these boards at this time. Maybe for a couple of years now, actually.
A new QB playing his 1st game with a bunch of new teammates who are playing in a new offense against the #8 team that had one of the best defenses in the country last year.
Anybody who knows anything about football (even Politi) said Bolin and the team played well and looked light-years better than last years 2-10 team. Yet, we still have people bitchin' and moanin'.
Can't make this stuff up.
Anybody who knows anything about football (even Politi) said Bolin and the team played well and looked light-years better than last years 2-10 team. Yet, we still have people bitchin' and moanin'.
Can't make this stuff up.
I'm used to it. Some of our "fans" would complain about the taxes they had to pay after winning the Lotto for 250 million. :scream:
Bolin's arm is more than adequate for D1 football. That 4th quarter 20 yard out from the far hash is all you need to see.
Lol....now using manning as an example?
Bolin has weak arm, this was known but wow did it look like rubber
Bolin has weak arm, this was known but wow did it look like rubber
