November 11th, 2017 at 8:01 PM ^
We throw zero slants for some reason. Nor do we throw bubbles to DPJ, which I don't understand either.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:05 PM ^
Pass protection was a little better, but is still the obvious weakness in the offense. We have to convince the Badgers and Buckeyes we can punish them if they play their safeties within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage. If we can't protect Peters, that will not happen and we'll die unless the defense scores.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:05 PM ^
running attack given how Maryland stacked the box. Pass pro still needs work. Peters took two big shots, one cheap way late one, and one where he had no time at all.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:08 PM ^
- Run game still looks very strong
- Need Higdon back, luckily didn't look serious.
- Peters was okay, but not great. Had a few big misses.
- Pass Pro was better than it has been.
- Had a very bad second half, but a lot of it was on coaching.
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November 12th, 2017 at 2:57 AM ^
Agreed. Wisconsin is probably saying similar things about their QB play. Hornibrook doesn't exactly set the world on fire.
Our dudes might have to win an ugly one, but it's doable.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:14 PM ^
game. Peters doesn't look any better on deep balls than our other QBs.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:50 PM ^
November 11th, 2017 at 7:14 PM ^
Only 1 pass completion to a WR
4 to RBs
&
4 to TEs
Not much of a sample size, but that won't cut it vs Wisky
November 11th, 2017 at 7:51 PM ^
Agreed. I was hoping our passing game would grow over the past couple weeks, but it hasn't. Going to be tough sledding next week.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:17 PM ^
November 11th, 2017 at 7:21 PM ^
Peters with no turnovers is great.
They need a deep ball.
Hope Higdon is fine.
Third quarter was... well....
November 11th, 2017 at 7:44 PM ^
No turnovers is huge. 35 - 10 ... I mean ... .hello !
No reason to go too crazy but my guess is they are working on his timing with the receivers still etc etc. No reason to risk turn overs still with passing too much but I think we all want to see the deep ball for sure. =)
He has done pretty good in his last 3 games I think and I like him back there better still than the other options by far.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:52 PM ^
Not necessarily deep but that TD pass to Gentry was sexy
November 12th, 2017 at 2:41 AM ^
November 11th, 2017 at 7:21 PM ^
But they are much more talented then other young WR and QB who are doing great on other teams across the country. I just wish we had a better passing game going up against WI next week. WI main goal will be to shutdown our run game. We will have to throw.
November 12th, 2017 at 2:38 AM ^
November 11th, 2017 at 7:27 PM ^
Have DPJ, Schoenle, and McDoom passed Perry on the depth chart or is he hurt? Only played a few snaps that I saw.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:28 PM ^
Its always nice to win and not worry about it but this was f'ing ugly through the air. I'm aware Peters probably doesn't have the full playbook open for him but Michigan WR's caught ONE (1) pass all day and it was for 3 yards to McDoom.
That's dispicable considering this was Maryland.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:37 PM ^
Black (WR1), Crawford (WR2) and Collins are out. Perry is not seeing the field much for some reason. Options are now limited to DPJ, McDoom and Schoenle. Not real scary to opposing defenses.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:29 PM ^
They just coming up with the same roll out and throw the ball away. At least you could see Peters going through progressions tho.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:34 PM ^
Peters was off target most of the game. Wil need to be materially better if we are to compete at Camp Randall.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:40 PM ^
makes me long for Scott Dreisbach. Oh, did I say (type) that out loud.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:53 PM ^
you do realize he made it to the show for a few years, right?
November 11th, 2017 at 8:38 PM ^
Times have changed though. I remember being ridiculed for having a number 12 jersey back in the day. A mediocre Dreisbach would be a clear cut #1 today. Saw him throw that corner route to Hayes to beat Virginia, although those passes were rare.
November 11th, 2017 at 7:54 PM ^
I feel much less confident about our chances next week after today. Play calling and execution were both not great, Bob.
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November 11th, 2017 at 10:14 PM ^
was good sound football on both sides of ball. As others have pointed out, the second half was very pedestrian by design. Bland looks from Offense. Execution was poor and Maryland was all fired up and made good second half adjustments. That said, lots of work to still on offense.
November 11th, 2017 at 10:32 PM ^
Im still waiting to see that spread attack with all our weapons in space. Well I can dream I guess, right. Hoping for the best with the injuries
November 12th, 2017 at 1:19 PM ^
QBs
Peters got some passing opportunities in prtactice and in the game this week. I am pleased by this performance. He looks calm and is simply throwing nice passes to get the ball moving. It woud have been nice if he connected more on those deep throws, but that'll come soon, and some of the time that wasn't necessarily his mistake.
RBs
The powerful duo of Higdon and Evans continues. I hope Karan is okay. This game confirms our identity with the run, even when we can also make some pass plays on the side. I'm looking for both of them to step up for a big game in Madison next week.
Is it just me, or is Kareem Walker constantly getting the turf monster of something? He never seemed to gain a yard. Ever.
Recievers
Still improving each week. They made some nice catches on a few of Peters' subpar throws, and this will be necessary to keep together a productive offense when you have a learning QB.
Offensive Line
They aren't flashy, but they are continuing to come together to play well and give holes to our RBs over the last few weeks. I am hoping this trend continues. I said earlier in the season that this offensive line really can't improve because it's just simply not that good overall, but they certainly proved me wrong!
As everyone has already said, that sloppy second half on offense was kind of set up to be sloppy with the playcalling.