Studs
Running game
Cobb
Tramon Williams
The field crew (if this would have been in Soldier field it would have been a complete mess)
Duds
Pass rush
Passing game
Well for starters I don't think MM had the team ready. The Lions stormed out to a 14-0 lead and the Lions were showing more energy, flying to the ball, controlling the line of scrimmage, etc. Getting some fortuitous turnovers helped the Pack get back in the game and after halftime the Pack were a different team. Especially the O-line. They even held their blocks longer on passing plays. I don't remember the specific plays but it was probably only a handful throughout the game where there were a few head scratchers.
It seems that starting last week with Barclay's insertion the productivity from the running game has took a big jump. We saw a continuation of that trend tonight. So I will give MM credit to keep calling the runs when they were working. I guess overall he had a good showing. Just the big thing is that the team didn't seem that ready out of the gate.
Ok I dont blame coach on having team ready...They are adults, and know what is at stake..If a player needs a coach to fire his *** up then personally think thats crap
Troy. He was one of the "10 best small school prospects" last year.Studs -
DuJuan Harris (where the hell did he come from?!?!)
Actually the pocket got collapsed a few times, and I distinctly remember Daniels just barely missing a TFL WAY behind the LOS because of some great penetration.Duds -
Front-7 on defense. I know we were short-handed. But, man, they didn't get any pressure. Zero sacks, and the only time Stafford was pressured was when we started blitzing more in the second half.
The 2 inside lineman can only do so much the outside lineman and linebackers need to get it going NOW!Studs -
Young secondary played great. (See the post I created for more)
Running Game - thought both Green and DuJuan Harris (where the hell did he come from?!?!) looked great. Ran hard and decisive.
Barclay - wasn't watching closely. But, I also didn't notice him often, which is usually a good sign.
Crosby - He's got his mojo back. Good for him and MM for sticking with him.
Cobb - The real deal. Jennings' return will open things back up for Cobb.
The Moxie of the team - Down 14-0 early, the team fought back and showed championship mettle.
Duds -
Front-7 on defense. I know we were short-handed. But, man, they didn't get any pressure. Zero sacks, and the only time Stafford was pressured was when we started blitzing more in the second half.
Brad Jones (an ILB) did next to nothingThe 2 inside lineman can only do so much the outside lineman and linebackers need to get it going NOW!
Brad Jones (an ILB) did next to nothing
Agreed if he couldn't shed Stafford's block then he needs to ride the pineI forgot...
Duds: Zombo and whomever is responsible for him being on the field
His contract is up next year and he has been injured far too often with far too little field production.Agreed if he couldn't shed Stafford's block then he needs to ride the pine