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Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 4:43 PM
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Today is the fifth practice of the fall (starting now), and we've been able to watch six periods in two of those. So not a lot of viewing time. We will get more tomorrow morning when they head out to Jervey Meadows, but until then I have a few observations for you.
I will start with the WR. This group just has a different feel and vibe to it than the last couple of years. Watching them is just different and it's hard to explain, but seeing these guys go and make plays is encouraging. The OL also seems different - I was told that Thomas Austin has worked tirelessly to get them ready and technically sound. Dietrick Pennington looked really good, and this group seems close with a lot of chemistry. And they are all also a year older, which helps.
But I think the biggest difference is just the overall confidence of the offense. I was told that after the offense popped a couple of "big bangers" on the defense things took a very competitive turn. I was told the defense, which is really good and really fast, was out for blood (keep in mind, not in full pads, but still...) and the offense still made plays.
It's hard to explain, but I get the feeling this group knows it has a chance to be good. No laughing. No dancing like we've seen. Just focus. Ruke Orhorhoro told us last night the goal is to win the National Championship, and it didn't seem like he was saying it to just be saying it. He means it. Hopefully I can get a better feel after tomorrow morning's session.
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 4:48 PM
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Thank you for the report David. Always appreciated.
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 4:51 PM
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I can’t imagine it helped our defense much the last two years going against our offense. Hopefully this O will give Wes a little better idea where his scheme is weak.
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 10, 2023, 7:36 AM
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I can’t imagine it helped our defense much the last two years going against our offense.
Yea, plastic doesn't sharpen iron.
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 4:54 PM
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I believe in this team in the LBs stay healthy, WR's step up, which I truly believe they will, and Cade stays healthy. The pieces are there.
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 5:06 PM
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Me likes the way Ruke thinks. Afterall, it is why some came back. That's One sure fired way to shut down the "we're done" vibes as well as build more brand value.
Hmm, didn't a great coach once say, "give me your 22 and I'll still beat you..."
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 5:10 PM
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Sounds fantastic.
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Thanks David!
Aug 10, 2023, 7:26 PM
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You da man. The pieces are there on the field. The coaching staff oozes confidence for a change. We just need a little luck and the season could be be special. I must say I’m getting a little fired up. Thanks again for the report!
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 5:13 PM
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Thanks for the update David. If we can avoid injuries, we may have a dominant team this year.
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Thanks for the update davidhoodsteele...and hope you're OK
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Aug 9, 2023, 5:22 PM
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after enduring six periods in five days.
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Re: Thanks for the update davidhoodsteele...and hope you're OK
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Aug 9, 2023, 5:27 PM
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He is fine. Just a bloody mess to clean up.
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Re: Thanks for the update davidhoodsteele...and hope you're OK
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Aug 10, 2023, 8:53 AM
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Maybe that’s what he meant by the defense was “out for blood”.
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 5:24 PM
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What is Cade looking like?
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Nuggets and tidbits…keep ‘em coming***
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Aug 9, 2023, 5:27 PM
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Re: The Truth Comes Out With More Wardrobe ---
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Aug 9, 2023, 5:46 PM
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When the pads all go on....then that identity and focus comes into real form.
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Great to hear! Love that the team is focused!!***
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Aug 9, 2023, 6:12 PM
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 6:15 PM
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Now that is the kind of stuff I love to read on Tigernet!! Very encouraging! Thank you for your report, Sir!!
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 7:28 PM
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You are getting me too excited
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I bet the wrs are excited now
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Aug 9, 2023, 7:32 PM
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they have a qb that'll throw them a catchable ball; not up, over, low, in the ground or wobbly duck....oh and on time. LMAO.
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Re: I bet the wrs are excited now
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Aug 9, 2023, 10:34 PM
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And not 100 mph!
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Thanks David!***
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Aug 9, 2023, 7:37 PM
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 7:38 PM
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Good report as usual, David!! Funny you should mention "laughing and dancing." Last night I was watching a replay of the Clemson-NCST game from last year which was a real head banger. The thing I remember most from the game, other than the atrocious offensive play calling (which last year was a given), was the laughing and dancing after making routine plays. I remember thinking that a couple of our DB's were getting beat off the line play after play, sometimes even after playing 20 yards off the ball, yet they were smack talking and dancing like Neon Deion after a game winning pic 6 back in the day. I hope they have matured out of that.
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Re: Practice observations do date, along with that I am hearing
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Aug 9, 2023, 8:50 PM
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I could sense this team would be really good when Cade first got on the field and immediately the energy and our offense looked different. We didn't necessarily see the immediate results we would like but you could tell the potential for noticeable improvement was there.
With the upgrade of an award winning OC stepping in to unleash his high powered offense with undoubtedly more talented players at his disposal all tiger fans eagerly await the return of our guys streaking up and down the field like years past. The best is yet to come. Go Tigers
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YES, most positive O news in 2 freaking years!
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Aug 10, 2023, 1:03 AM
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ROCK & Roll TiGERS!
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I’ve had a very good feeling about this team
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Aug 10, 2023, 7:50 AM
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Since the spring game. I saw a number of things in that game to be positive about for 2023. The coaches have a lot to work with and that is bad news for a dozen or so teams who are forced to play the mighty Tigers in 2023.
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GO TIGERS BEAT EM ALL!***
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Aug 10, 2023, 7:23 AM
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I agree; w/everyone about Staying Healthy!
Aug 10, 2023, 12:40 PM
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We will have to have some good fortune on our side at a couple of key positions to stay healthy(DE and LB and TE). There is raw talent at the positions I listed; but inexperienced.
I think we have a couple of safeties that can fill in at LB and do just fine - not as worried about LB.
Beyond B'stool - I like the talent we have - but they are all just so raw! Same with DE after you get past XT and Mascol. These are the two positions that keep me up at night as a Tigers fan! I love our depth everywhere else!
Go Tigers!
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Aug 10, 2023, 1:11 PM
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