Quote:Good stuff.


 

Now that I think back to those threads, I would watch all the offensive plays, but it was primarily the sacks allowed that I focused on in the threads. I'd go over each lineman and sort of discuss their game, but the detailed discussions about plays were limited to huge sack plays and the like. To actually discuss every play would take eons and would bore readers. What readers really wanted to know was, who whiffed? That's what it really came down to. It was fun because often posters had an impression of who whiffed, but when you really account for everyone, the details sometimes revealed a different culprit.


 

I'd do this now, but it's been a few years since I was recording every single game.

 

That's what the average fan wants and that's fine but it doesn't give you an idea of how a player is doing. Plus, if you're used to watching a Vinny Manuwai type and then you go and watch say, Zane Beadles, it can get a little ugly. The whiffs are probably the easiest things to catch but everybody whiffs probably once a game, it just happens. I do remember those threads you did and I always enjoyed reading them. Maybe you and I can do a joint thread for a game this year?

 

 

Quote:Completely agree.

 

You learn so much when watching yourself on film, everyone in the room's eyes on your play, and taking criticism (good and bad) from your coaches.

 

If you've been in the room, it really goes a long way to understanding what you're seeing/not seeing when you watch the interior.  If you haven't, then it's sometimes difficult to explain to someone what they are/are not seeing or understanding/not understanding.

 

If you use it right, it can teach you to stay humble and hungry. And you have to have those two things in order to get better. If you can give yourself an evaluation with a truly clear eye and see what you did wrong without getting down on yourself and what you did right without getting too full of yourself, you can grow so much in a very little amount of time. I truly believe that.

 

 

Quote:Hogwash! Actually, nice write up. I wasn't trying to say everyone is a "kindergartner" just really, who is watching guard play to the point of evaluation. I know when they have a lot of holding penalties it's probably not a good thing.  :yes:

 

Oh I know and I wasn't trying to insult or talk down to anyone with that way too wordy post. Those are just things that I picked up over time and I thought I'd share. Besides, if I didn't how else would folks know how smart I am? :whistling:

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