[NU Sports] Next Year

[johnadeg at comcast.net]

Ron What's his name who announced the game was something of a homer.  He typically broadcasts southern conference games during the regular season and probably has an affinity for teams further south than the Big Ten.

john DeGroat


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From: "Roy Lamberton" <rstetson at capps-assoc.com>
> IMHO: [based on watching a whole bunch of games this year]
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> 1. There will be quite a QB controversy come the end of Spring Drills -
> Kafka has to be the heir apparent for 2009, but Persa or one of the other
> backups could easily emerge as "the guy" because of Kafka's erratic passing.
> Of course Kafka could emerge as a better passer with a lot of work in the
> spring. He needs to get the same relationship with his senior wide outs the
> way CJ has with his. I'd wait until the Kenosha scrimmage to draw any firm
> conclusions.
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> 2. The O-Line is a year older with 12 games experience. They have the Spring
> to come together and cement a better relationship on the field. When
> critiquing their play, you have to go look at how long they've been playing
> for NU - (hint: most of our guys are RS-Sophs and Frosh). Give them another
> Spring blocking the NU spread and we'll see what happens.
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> 3. Defense will miss the seniors, but there is every indication that the
> rest of the guys on our present Defensive 2-deep will be able to continue
> the level of play. Case in point - Arrington goes down and Nate Williams
> stepped in led the underclass defense in tackles last night. 2010 is the
> year I'm really concerned about the defense because of the key players due
> to graduate, 2009 should not be a problem.
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> 4. Wide Receivers - last night it seemed that all we had were seniors
> catching the ball. The guys behind Lane, Peterman and Ward will have to sort
> themselves out in the Spring, and right now you can see a couple of guys
> emerging (they always do) but I'd be hard pressed to put names on any
> position with the exception of Brewer (taking the Peterman role) and Ebert.
> Maybe Kafka also goes to a slot, and Persa throws a couple - like the Ravens
> do with Smith and Flacco. (a good play from Cam Cameron BTW NU offensive
> guys).
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> 5. Running Back - We are going to miss Tyrell Sutton's fire and his desire
> to get the ball in key situations. Simmons appears to have the skills, he
> needs a little more blocking. He did have 108 all purpose (return) yards in
> the Alamo Bowl - second on the team to Tyrell which is a good sign for the
> future.
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> 6. Kicking game - Demos will probably take over the FG/PAT duties and will
> star at that just the way he did in Phoenix. I had pegged Amando Villareal
> as the future kicker when he was a walk-on Frosh. I see the same talent in
> Stephan Demos. However, the Cats will need to figure out who punts in 2009.
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> Remember that Fitz is also of that Randy Walker school of coaching that
> states that "every job is open and challengeable by  any better player." It
> will be hard to say who will step up next Spring or August and take a
> starting or backup role because we can't really figure out who among the
> incoming frosh will challenge early.
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> In any case, the Cats have had 15 more practices and an impressive bowl
> showing in the Alamo. Sports Center is running a 10 minute recap of the
> game, and the tone of the report, unlike the game, is that Mizooo was lucky
> to get out of San Antonio with a win. 
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> Any comments?
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> rsl
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