Without 26 players (21 into the TP, and 5 out with injuries), which included their starting QB who might be the #1 pick in the draft. Not many expected this type of performance.
Tarquin (sp?) started 11 or 12 games this year before being benched in the last one. Yes, he was the starter.
"Guy who got hurt and missed the year?" Are you talking about Gino Quinones? If so, he wasn't officially a starter, however, he was the #1 rotational OL on the team. He would've played a lot this year. Got hurt game 1 against SJSU, if I remember correctly. Maybe it was game 2 early.
Think that was him. Was very promising and will be nice to see him step in next year. I think they lose 2-3 OL guys. Taraquin gone. Dedich gone.
But they looked good last night and insert Paige and Quinones in there and you fill two spots without portal and without really reaching. Now the young and promising other offensive lineman, get more time to step into the depth or develop. I think last night answered a lot of questions, and gave a lot of hope and a lot of areas.
After seeing last night, most of us believe that Miller Moss could quarterback this team I don't think it's a stretch to say that the offensive line has great potential. The wide receiver room is fantastic as is and anybody who arrives on campus will simply add depth. That kid who chickened out and went to Oregon might have made a good move as far as getting onto the field. USCs true freshman really put on a show
I'm more optomistic than I was yesterday at this time and I'm going to enjoy a well coached and well played win.
That said, we need to get bigger and more physical both sides of the ball to hang in the BIG 10. Today was a sign that maybe just maybe the coaches recognize that what they were doing wasn't going to fly. New defensive coaches is exciting. Seeing coaches actually coaching in game was great. Seeing a QB play above his weight and make smart decisions was great,. Esp considering his supporting cast.
How many Louisville starters were not playing tonight because of TP/ NFL ?
Fantastic coaching job by 208.
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Riley showed his talent. Can't wait to see him light up the B1G. Kirk Ferentz will need anal rejuvenation after Riley lights him up.