[NU Sports] Cat report card

[Jonathan Hodges]

First off, Trumpy reportedly had a non-surgical fracture in is wrist and
should be back for the bowl game, although with approximately 5 weeks there
is a long way to go until then.

I do agree that being wholly dependent on one player in football is never a
good idea (since it is football and there is always a chance of an injury),
BUT the fact is that Persa is a special player who can make a big difference
and it's important to use his talents as much as possible.  I do agree,
though, that the ground game could definitely use an upgrade because we've
all seen how dangerous the spread offense can be when the running game is
clicking (see 2000-2005).  IMHO, there needs to be a change at the offensive
line coach position where the talent NU has brought in hasn't been maximized
at all - and I usually refrain from calling from coaches' heads.

In any case I'm excited to see what the NU staff will put together for the
bowl game because under Fitz it's obvious that they have been able to do
their homework - taking 2 heavily favored opponents to OT and having a
chance to win both games.  I think that they should have a solid shot at
ending the bowl drought this season.

Jonathan

On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 10:26 AM, <neonrye at aol.com> wrote:

> Folks, we cannot fully count on Dan P. next year--at least at beginning of
> non-conference campaign.  No one knows how quickly he will regain mobility.
>  He may not have the lateral mobility and explosive speed and quickness he
> had before the achilles.  It took me several months after the conclusion of
> rehab to really run and cut--although his youth and fitness and great
> athletic ability are in his favor.  Thus, the O Line and RB's must step up
> and carry more of the load--whether Evan or Dan lines up behind center.
> Does anyone know whether Trumpy has any chance of making it back for bowl
> game?  I--and others on this List--am still waiting for Adonis to be given
> enough reps to show his potential "beauty" carrying the rock.  I didn't
> think Trumpy would ever take it to the house--but he did at Wrigley.  Smith
> seems to have that "home-run" capability--yet he never is in for more than
> one play at a time--and doesn't get a chance to get in rhythm.  I have
> little doubt that his pass-blocking (or inexperience in picking up blitz)
> may be the primary reason, but his potential to be "the guy" in the
> backfield would seem to be a benefit that outweighs the downside.  We need a
> running game more than ever without Persa to move the sticks. Any
> thoughts?------Original Message------From: Dennis W. BrandtSender:
> nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.comTo: hakirsch at aol.comTo:
> nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.comTo: nwu-sports at tssi.comSubject: Re: [NU Sports]
> Cat report cardSent: Nov 28, 2010 8:27 AM
> > Happen to run into OL  Al Netters father while traveling over >
> Thanksgiving. I think Dennis is ignoring his contributions to the team and >
> his abilities. (Co-incidentally I also would up meeting former NU QB CJ >
> Bacher   who suggests that Netter will be at least a middle round draft >
> pick)>Netter may well make it in the NFL, but that doesn't change the fact
> that the offensive line was pushed around the field.
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