Agree there doesn’t seem to be any demanding receivers or running backs. ( crowded backfield may lead to transfer portal after the season) the two who thought they weren’t being used properly are gone. I like this team and if they play as hard as they did on Saturday they’ll make this fan base happy.
No, I don’t think so. He quite often wasn’t open, but AM forced the ball. Austin Allen was a capable pass catcher last year, as were Martin, Voke or Faulk. I think Scott is learning as a coach, and one of those lessons is no one player is critical to the program.
He had more than 3 times as many catches last season as the next receiver (Allen) because he often wasn't open and AM forced it to him?
What do you consider open? Is it just catching the ball, or catching it in a position to do something with it? So, yes, that does make sense that he wasn’t open, and his very pedestrian 10 Ypc supports that. Watch some replays and they reveal numerous times we had others open for better gains, only to see the ball go to WR.
I have no doubt you remember it that way but that doesn't explain the 51 to 18 catch disparity between WR and AA. (Ok, almost 3 to 1. I had said over 3 to 1)
It’s not some tunnel vision memories, it’s the stats from Wandale’s career stats. Before you suggest I watch film I’d hope you take the time for a refresher. WR was regularly getting balls thrown to him with next to no opportunity to gain any meaningful yards.
You might want to check out his stats at UK. He's got the bulk of the SEC schedule to play yet but he seems to be thriving at his natural position, WR.
What about the below (not sure if they went D1):
Chase - Portland State
