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by El Sapo
March 26th, 2024, 2:50 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: 2024 USU FOOTBALL SPRING BALL: The Quarterback Battle
Replies: 18
Views: 2095

Re: 2024 USU FOOTBALL SPRING BALL: The Quarterback Battle

Impressed with the recruiting. The 2 guys we brought in seem ready to play.

Let's have an open competition!
by El Sapo
March 16th, 2024, 12:16 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: For the Love of Everything Holy
Replies: 4
Views: 744

Re: For the Love of Everything Holy

This is the team to do it.
by El Sapo
March 12th, 2024, 12:13 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Love's new teamate
Replies: 10
Views: 1166

Re: Love's new teamate

I was most impressed with Josh Jacobs before he got his big raise with the Raiders. His average YPC dropped from about 5 to 3.5 from 2022 to 2023. Maybe he had a down year with the Raiders, but hopefully, he'll pick it back up for Love and GB. The Raiders QBs were Jimmy Garoppolo and Aiden O’Connel...
by El Sapo
March 11th, 2024, 12:12 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: What an accomplishment
Replies: 11
Views: 1369

Re: What an accomplishment

Is this the best season of Aggie basketball ever? Kinda feels like it could be. With the level of competition we have faced, I think this is definitely the best Aggie basketball season ever. The 1969-1970 Marv Roberts/Nate Williams team made it to the Elite Eight, where they lost to eventual champi...
by El Sapo
February 22nd, 2024, 1:09 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Field of 68 in Logan
Replies: 64
Views: 3545

Re: Field of 68 in Logan

I actually like that these morons don't know anything about Logan. A bar used to be a big thing because that was the ONLY PLACE you could get an adult beverage served to you. Now you can get a beer, bottle of wine or a mixed drink at any of the restaurants. For us seniors: Stripper afternoon at the ...
by El Sapo
February 22nd, 2024, 12:44 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Ideal Path to the March 8-9 Games
Replies: 21
Views: 1085

Re: Ideal Path to the March 8-9 Games

Not getting into the weeds so deep. I spoke to a member of the coaching staff at a game early in the season (very early) and he told me that he felt that this team was capable of winning an NCAA tourney game. As I watch the season play out, I'm trying to change my mind set. Sure, we want to win out ...
by El Sapo
February 21st, 2024, 11:52 am
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: NBA All Star Game
Replies: 10
Views: 541

Re: NBA All Star Game

The NBA comish spoke to Chris Paul about the all Star game last year and asked what he could do to make the game better. Make it a competitive game not just a shoot around. Paul told him to cut all the pre-game and halftime concerts etc. The comish did just that and this was still the worst all star...
by El Sapo
February 19th, 2024, 12:08 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Some defensive coordinators ARE fired over ONE game
Replies: 7
Views: 1037

Re: Some defensive coordinators ARE fired over ONE game

Here in Niner country everyone is in lockstep with Shanahan. How can you not be? He's a winner, but IMHO his arrogance is over the top. You have someone like that as a coach, eventually his bad mojo gets in the players heads, and they fold under pressure. It's good to hear from outside sources. Chec...
by El Sapo
February 17th, 2024, 11:10 am
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: 49ers players didn't know overtime rules
Replies: 18
Views: 927

Re: 49ers players didn't know overtime rules

I didn't know if they were going to re-set as time expired in overtime and start another OT or let the game play on. Don't feel so bad about that since the niners play by play guy Greg Papa said he didn't know the answer to that either. Shanahan is and arrogant flat brim wearing nepo baby. LOL His ...
by El Sapo
February 16th, 2024, 2:01 pm
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: 49ers players didn't know overtime rules
Replies: 18
Views: 927

Re: 49ers players didn't know overtime rules

I didn't know if they were going to re-set as time expired in overtime and start another OT or let the game play on. Don't feel so bad about that since the niners play by play guy Greg Papa said he didn't know the answer to that either. Shanahan is and arrogant flat brim wearing nepo baby. LOL His e...
by El Sapo
February 9th, 2024, 4:51 pm
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: Super Bowl Predictions
Replies: 20
Views: 980

Re: Super Bowl Predictions

I'm going Chiefs. It's crazy that they are getting points. 2 - 2/1/2. I think the Chief's defense will be able to control the Niners offense. I don't think the 49er defense will be able to control Mahomes / Chiefs. Looking at the way the Chiefs are playing right now. Wins over Miami, Buffalo, and t...
by El Sapo
February 9th, 2024, 2:59 pm
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: Super Bowl Predictions
Replies: 20
Views: 980

Super Bowl Predictions

I'm going Chiefs. It's crazy that they are getting points. 2 - 2/1/2. I think the Chief's defense will be able to control the Niners offense. I don't think the 49er defense will be able to control Mahomes / Chiefs. Looking at the way the Chiefs are playing right now. Wins over Miami, Buffalo, and th...
by El Sapo
January 18th, 2024, 1:01 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Jordan freaking Love!
Replies: 124
Views: 11102

Re: Jordan freaking Love!

Bosa just said that he doesn't think Love has been forced to pass under pressure. Dallas tried to pressure him. How did that work out? I think the Niners DL is better than the Cowboy's, but how much better? The matchup is really Purdy v Packer defense. Pack held Prescott to 6? points in the first ha...
by El Sapo
January 18th, 2024, 12:46 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: A lot of scholarships being used now on the DL
Replies: 7
Views: 1118

Re: A lot of scholarships being used now on the DL

Great info Roy! Thanks for sharing. The highest paid DLinemen in the NFL are now interior guys (Tackles). Tackles that can get to the QB and run stopping anchors in the middle of the DL are the secret sauce for great defenses. 49er's Coach and GM are open about their team success being a function of...
by El Sapo
January 18th, 2024, 12:38 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Defensive scheme: Updates?
Replies: 17
Views: 1912

Re: Defensive scheme: Updates?

I know we just hired our new DC, but are we hearing anything about a switch in our base scheme? Would be amazing to run a 3-4 or 3-3-5 as our base and we should have multiple different schemes depending on what the offense is doing and our strengths. Multiple is the keyword. Just read the Deseret a...
by El Sapo
January 18th, 2024, 12:03 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Great
Replies: 50
Views: 4205

Re: Great

Does House have a nut hanging out his shorts? Brings back horrible memories of the 1986 Fleer Kelly Tripucka card. Or the F-U on the knob of Billy Ripken's bat on his baseball card I DO have that card. I do too? I need to check what's left of my collection. Should have made a better decision where ...
by El Sapo
January 11th, 2024, 12:08 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: DC Hire
Replies: 49
Views: 4050

Re: DC Hire

One of the other things that can easily be done with a 3 3 5 is essentially a 5 man front too that can on certain calls really limits the run/pass read responsibilities of everyone and thus eliminate some of the disadvantages of only six defenders via both pre-snap disguise and easy run/pass assign...
by El Sapo
January 11th, 2024, 11:48 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: What do we want from our offense?
Replies: 20
Views: 932

Re: What do we want from our offense?

Nick Saban (I think it was him) said something that was interesting to me after he the lost the playoff game to Michigan. In college football the hurry-up, no-huddle offense is the trend. Nick Saban commented how all year their defense has been able to see how the offense lines up (and then stares ...
by El Sapo
January 11th, 2024, 11:43 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: The Linebacker Position
Replies: 51
Views: 5240

Re: The Linebacker Position

This is now updated with Switzer planning to gain 20 lbs and play LB full time next year. (Players in blue are new). It honestly looks somewhat promising to me. I can't imagine we have another bottom 10 defense with this group :noidea: WILL (weakside outside linebacker): Max Alford (6-1, 235, R-So....
by El Sapo
January 11th, 2024, 11:31 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: What do we want from our offense?
Replies: 20
Views: 932

What do we want from our offense?

Only fair. We have the end of season stats and the games are still fresh. Hire an OC to call plays. Run a pro-style offense. No more up-tempo unless we're behind by 3 scores. Line our WR's up normally (away from the out of bounds line) so that DB's have to cover our WR's running pass routes both way...
by El Sapo
January 11th, 2024, 11:23 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: What do we want from our Defense?
Replies: 28
Views: 1964

Re: What do we want from our Defense?

How about fewer turnovers from our offense?
by El Sapo
January 11th, 2024, 11:17 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: DC Hire
Replies: 49
Views: 4050

Re: DC Hire

Nmsu ran a 3-3-5 last year. 👀 Meh maybe as a basic concept. If you watch their film it looks more like a 4-3, 4-2, or 3-4. I've brought this up on the board before, very few good coaches in today's game run a true base defense. I would say 80% of the time the weakside backer is lined up as a stand ...
by El Sapo
January 11th, 2024, 10:55 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Saben
Replies: 18
Views: 1655

Re: Saben

Heard some Bama fans that remember Bear Bryant leaving say that they expect similar turmoil in the program.

Saben has no equal.
by El Sapo
December 27th, 2023, 1:01 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: BA needs to go
Replies: 156
Views: 15092

Re: BA needs to stay

You don't build a program firing coaches after 3 years. Especially a coach who won a league championship and took us to 3 bowl games.
by El Sapo
December 15th, 2023, 12:15 pm
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: The dilemma of the USU AD
Replies: 116
Views: 9448

Re: The dilemma of the USU AD

Who handled the BB coach recruitment? It's not league play yet but that hire looks good right now.
by El Sapo
December 14th, 2023, 11:11 am
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: Looks like Gruden may get paid.
Replies: 10
Views: 3124

Re: Looks like Gruden may get paid.

Grudens case got rescheduled.... Jan. 10, 2024 in Las Vegas
by El Sapo
December 14th, 2023, 11:05 am
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: Draymond Green
Replies: 30
Views: 2514

Re: Draymond Green

Heard a lot of mediot analysis on the state of the Warriors and Dray yesterday. It's Kerr's last season under contract. The GM has already left. The owner is keeping the big 3 around out of respect for them making him a billionaire. He's not going to treat it as a business. He's taking care of "his ...
by El Sapo
December 14th, 2023, 10:49 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: TV Coverage Schedule
Replies: 29
Views: 2184

Re: TV Coverage Schedule

Any YouTube replay of the Santa Clara game out there?
by El Sapo
December 8th, 2023, 9:36 am
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: Looks like Gruden may get paid.
Replies: 10
Views: 3124

Re: Gruden's case goes to Nevada Supreme court.

More than two years after former Raiders coach Jon Gruden filed a lawsuit against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell for allegedly leaking the emails that forced his departure, the Nevada Supreme Court will take up the question of whether the case should be sent to arbitration. Via A.J. Perez of...
by El Sapo
December 8th, 2023, 9:30 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: The Linebacker Position
Replies: 51
Views: 5240

Re: The Linebacker Position

Thanks for the info Roy! Based on our line play on both sides of the ball I thought there would be that AHH HAW! moment where we could see that a bunch of guys who got all the practice with the first team were replaced by younger less experienced players. Only 1 change on each side. We need to get b...
by El Sapo
December 7th, 2023, 10:52 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Blake Anderson Critics
Replies: 67
Views: 4610

Re: Blake Anderson Critics

I never saw a 7-win season from USU until 2011. The time previous to that was 1979. I am very pleased that six wins is the floor for our program. We got 7 wins in 1993, the Las Vegas Bowl season and the 58-56 win over BYU. Not sure which was colder, a Niner v Raiders pre-season game at Candlestick ...
by El Sapo
December 6th, 2023, 11:05 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: The Linebacker Position
Replies: 51
Views: 5240

Re: The Linebacker Position

A glaring issue to me on the defense has been the linebacker position. It seems there's little depth and we have guys playing out position. Our end of season depth chart was: WILL (weakside outside linebacker): Anthony Switzer (6-0, 210, R-Jr., TR) Gavin Barthiel (6-0, 225, So., TR) Bronson Olevao ...
by El Sapo
December 6th, 2023, 10:57 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: The Linebacker Position
Replies: 51
Views: 5240

Re: The Linebacker Position

First off, Sammy, your bull skull is the wrong shade of blue. Needs more navy please. At least on my display. As far as LB'S we complimented a relatively immobile MLB with undersized OLB's. It works on paper, because maybe they could complement each other, but we saw how it worked on the field. Swit...
by El Sapo
December 6th, 2023, 10:46 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Blake Anderson Critics
Replies: 67
Views: 4610

Re: Blake Anderson Critics

Blake has earned the right to determine his own fate at USU.