Several of the 3 and outs were the OC's fault. I felt the play calling sequences were questionable. For instance. On the first possession Ott goes for 6 on the first down. Then an inc on a short out pass and then a pass to the right flat which had no blocking. That was a miserable call since UCD had very apparent pre snap coverage. this play calling was evident several times.
For me, it’s way too early to conclude “Meh” re. Fernando, who has only started like eight games total. I am curious what he can do if starting for a full season. Yes, I know this is a numbers article (and thanks for your number crunching), but even as an underclassman last year and now just a redshirt sophomore, he brings a spirit and passion to the field that is palpable to the casual observer. In college ball, this can mean a lot. Guys rally around such a player. Obviously the team has to avoid going three and out in order for said rallying to occur, but I think once the momentum gets rolling with Fernando, he is a natural commander out there. Mastering the new speaker-in-helmet routine may take time. Jury’s still out-he could be upper half of ACC quarterbacks when it’s all said and done, IMHO.
Even if he can’t go 100, it’s important to have Auburn game planning around him. Then hit ‘em with something they’re not expecting. I hope RB backups are ready too. Open up the playbook and get everyone involved.
Several of the 3 and outs were the OC's fault. I felt the play calling sequences were questionable. For instance. On the first possession Ott goes for 6 on the first down. Then an inc on a short out pass and then a pass to the right flat which had no blocking. That was a miserable call since UCD had very apparent pre snap coverage. this play calling was evident several times.
For me, it’s way too early to conclude “Meh” re. Fernando, who has only started like eight games total. I am curious what he can do if starting for a full season. Yes, I know this is a numbers article (and thanks for your number crunching), but even as an underclassman last year and now just a redshirt sophomore, he brings a spirit and passion to the field that is palpable to the casual observer. In college ball, this can mean a lot. Guys rally around such a player. Obviously the team has to avoid going three and out in order for said rallying to occur, but I think once the momentum gets rolling with Fernando, he is a natural commander out there. Mastering the new speaker-in-helmet routine may take time. Jury’s still out-he could be upper half of ACC quarterbacks when it’s all said and done, IMHO.
Ott is probable for Auburn game.
https://x.com/CalRivals/status/1831027227754143963
Even if he can’t go 100, it’s important to have Auburn game planning around him. Then hit ‘em with something they’re not expecting. I hope RB backups are ready too. Open up the playbook and get everyone involved.
Thank you, Piotr.
Great simile.
*blink, blink
Go Bears!
Yes, chess with hitting.