Dave Aranda: "We're gonna do some different things in terms of emphasizing ball security at the start of practice. And then throughout practice we'll have a lot more opportunities for guys to have balls in their hands, and guys will be making attempts at it. Make a greater emphasis throughout our team periods of asking for that, and we're really demanding that. Penalty wise having really strong, at the end of the day, kind of account of who did this and who did that. Then having repercussions for that. For us to fight for that game, and then almost give that game away, is not acceptable. Our ability to limit that and just be who we can be in the most stressful competitive moments, that's the challenge. And right now what's standing in our way is penalties."
Craig Smoak’s Players to Watch
Oklahoma State — Running Back Jaylen Warren
The Pokes' answer for the loss of Chuba Hubbard has quickly become the senior transfer from Utah State. Warren is a compact, hard runner at 5'8 - 215 pounds. He has good vision, a bag of moves, and will break tackles. In last week's win against K-State, Warren carried the ball 27 times for 123 yards and caught four passes for 81 yards, including a 52-yarder to open the game. That followed his 32 carries for 218 yards and two touchdowns the week prior in the Cowboys' escape against Boise State. After Breece Hall's recent showing at McLane, the Bears' defense better buckle up and wrap up.
Baylor — Linebacker Matt Jones
With Terrel Bernard sidelined for an undetermined amount of time, Jones steps in to fill a more prominent role. Aranda has continued to praise Jones' playmaking ability, football instincts, and versatility. It's not all on his shoulders, of course, but his performance will have a say in the outcome.
It appears to me that QB GB is unable to put the offense on his back and exert his will on the opposing defense. He seems to play tight when the pocket collapses & it tends to carry over on subsequent downs. He does seem to be a game manager. Why did HC DA not give any of the QB's behind CB some game experience last year when BU was clearly not bowl bound? What was there to lose?
I don't think the offensive staff has given Gerry that opportunity. He's made some great decisions on the rare occasions he's been put in a position to be a playmaker. But we seem insistent on making him a bus driver.
As I said in another thread, either let him run the offense or find another quarterback. But putting a leash on him throttles our offense.
Well we are playing ranked teams what do y'all expect. Games are going to be tough for here on out. We will win some and lose some. Be in the stands next week
We weren't ranked too?
Well they were ranked higher. For you dumb****s getting upset about last week and then again this week. We are not playing Kansas. Half all y'all didn't think we would be 4-1 at this point. Either your with the team or STFU
It appears to me that QB GB is unable to put the offense on his back and exert his will on the opposing defense. He seems to play tight when the pocket collapses & it tends to carry over on subsequent downs. He does seem to be a game manager. Why did HC DA not give any of the QB's behind CB some game experience last year when BU was clearly not bowl bound? What was there to lose?
I don't think the offensive staff has given Gerry that opportunity. He's made some great decisions on the rare occasions he's been put in a position to be a playmaker. But we seem insistent on making him a bus driver.
As I said in another thread, either let him run the offense or find another quarterback. But putting a leash on him throttles our offense.
Have to agree with this. We finally let him throw the deep ball and then went all bombs away today. Hoping we learn a balance of intermediate passes as well. Plays are getting to predictable
