Wow Trent and Carlos are special. They are the best 1-2 in the biz right now. It's embarrassingly difficult for the other team when they are firing on all cylinders. I can't wait to see what they do every week. I don't know if it's the case, but they are raising the stakes against each other every week. Narionally - Trent is first in yardage and Carlos third.
Higgins is getting better as this season matures. He keeps making better decisions with the ball. He took some unnecessary chances today, but he also made lots of plays. Oh and he's second nationally is yardage despite missing a game.
Our offensive line played well, but they need to save that film. UMass' front was good. The different looks and blitzes threw us off all evening. We dealt with it well overall, but we need to clean it up. This group is good, and they may be the difference in the season.
Craft is having a great season that is being overshadowed by all the other playmakers. Boston Scott is pushing for more time too, and it is hard to find enough plus for everyone. I think we'll continue to spread things out. Since we cannot get a third receiver heavily involved other than Craft, we could see more of Scott.
We have to find a way to get Xavier and Jaylon involved more. Jaylon ruins his side of the line on almost every snap, but our pressure is inconsistent every place else. I think we should seriously consider bringing Jaylon after the QB from multiple positions. For a team who had 7 sacks, it appeared as if we could have 17.
We know we lack the talent and playmakers on defense, so we need to get Xavier to either rush or be more active around the line. I think Umass QB completed so many balls because he had time to deliver after the initial rush moved him side to side.
Our coverage units need some better leadership or scheme. It's one or the other. I don't play for the team nor coach for the team, but we need that facet of the game to step it up. There's something wrong there for sure.
I hope we destroy FIU.