eastside_purple
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Really enjoyed watching this team all year. Feel like they are pretty evenly matched with Memphis and really self inflicted a lot of problems. I think they have a chance to be even better next year.
My daughter is an athlete at UC and friendly with a lot of football players. I’ve meant Lorenz , really nice kid. I agree he will probably be very good going forward as he gets comfortable. Last night I texted her after the game and noted the penalties w/o mentioning names. She texted back... #51 Lorenz.Agree. Fortunately one of the biggest culprits for penalties on the OL is freshman Lorenz Metz who basically is just learning the position while playing. I think he’s going to be a big asset going forward. The defense just needs to be more disciplined, no doubt. They have great athleticism and playmakers on that side of the ball of the ball. Fun to watch.
Ha. Yeah, he’s good for 2-3 penalties a game. Like I said, he’s German and played defense prior to switching to OL, so he really is just learning while playing. It’s amazing he’s been this good honestly.My daughter is an athlete at UC and friendly with a lot of football players. I’ve meant Lorenz , really nice kid. I agree he will probably be very good going forward as he gets comfortable. Last night I texted her after the game and noted the penalties w/o mentioning names. She texted back... #51 Lorenz.
I mean, I think Ridder is decent. He had an injury late in the year which impacted his passing significantly. They are definitely riding him the next two years.I too really like this team except they are a "but" a team, everything but a QB. DBs need some tightening up too but I see growth potential there, Ridder though...
I mean, I think Ridder is decent. He had an injury late in the year which impacted his passing significantly. They are definitely riding him the next two years.
Maybe. I’ve never seen Prater play but I could see him stepping in at some point next year if he’s as good as advertised.I mean, I think Ridder is decent. He had an injury late in the year which impacted his passing significantly. They are definitely riding him the next two years.
Yep.....a lot of skills in the running game. As far as passing, he's not terrible, but his accuracy does leave a lot to be desired on a consistent basis. At this level, he's no better than an average QB.He is a frustrating QB to watch, he has some tools but he misses a lot of reads and most importantly he cannot make all the throws.
The announcers said he was eligible now that he completed 2 semesters at UC. I don’t understand the eligibility rules so I’ll take his word for it.Great Season for the Bearcats! Why was Hudson(?) O Lineman, Michigan Transfer allowed to play today but not all season?
Interesting tidbit to this game. Last year with only a few minutes left in the first quarter and BC leading 7-0 over Boise State a similar lightening delay occurred as in this year's game against UC. Last year they said it was a joint decision to stop play and not finish the game by both teams and the game organizers as there were lightening cells all over Dallas that night. On the radio Dan Hoard said that BC did not want to continue last nights game with UC and tried to get it stopped. UC wanted to play so they waited 90 minutes before restarting the game.
I think people will be jumping on Ridder’s bandwagon over the next two years.
I think is adequate as a QB and I have no problem with Ridder. I do think, however, the kid from Wyoming HS May push him. After Prater gets comfortable in the system I’m not sure he wants to wait 2 years to start at UC.I think people will be jumping on Ridder’s bandwagon over the next two years.
I can’t see him moving Ridder from the starting lineup unless he’s really something special. Ridder is entering next year as a 2 yr starter. I don’t see anything other than injury or a complete meltdown from keeping him from being a 4 yr starter.I think is adequate as a QB and I have no problem with Ridder. I do think, however, the kid from Wyoming HS May push him. After Prater gets comfortable in the system I’m not sure he wants to wait 2 years to start at UC.
I think people will be jumping on Ridder’s bandwagon over the next two years.
I’m not saying he’ll be an NFL prospect, but he’ll be experienced and plenty good enough to extend this great streak of football UC has been experiencing. I can’t see Fickell replacing that investment with a younger player.Until he proves he can make the correct read I will not be on that bandwagon.
Against lesser opponents or those not engaged like BC his athleticism takes over, a good DC will get his head spinning and the happy feet take over.
So what do you think? Round 4-5?
Haven't really looked at his projected draft rankings at all but my guess will be in the 4th round.So what do you think? Round 4-5?