What do you hope to see in the first game?

[jonesz21]

1. No mention of our players sucking wind before halftime like last year.
2. A true threat at kick Returner
3. DE's putting pressure on the QB.
4. Wilds and Williams with solid performances and 150+ yards between them
5. Mitch throws for 150+
6. Improvement in tackling

 

[usctim#]

1. No mention of our players sucking wind before halftime like last year.
2. A true threat at kick Returner
3. DE's putting pressure on the QB.
4. Wilds and Williams with solid performances and 150+ yards between them
5. Mitch throws for 150+
6. Improvement in tackling

All of the above plus a convincing win. 3,4 and 6 is a must or we won't win. We will have to run the ball and eat clock to keep their O off the field and make tackles in space because they are going to spread us out.

 

[Ox theAndersonUGrad4USC]

a win!

 

[Scuba_do]

I think I'm more concerned about what UNC does NOT do versus what we do. I believe in order for us to have a chance to win, we have to be able to stop a pretty strong and experienced offense. Yes, we have to score, but I'm not confident in our ability to score quickly and often in an offensive game.

 

[Lakecock1]

The Spurrier of old calling the plays, creating mismatches with our receivers vs their linebackers, and attacking the obvious weaknesses on a less than stellar defense.

 

[drawj20]

I *hope* to see (in order):

- A win
- A dominant line presence on both the O and D sides of the ball
- Competent reads and check-downs from the QB(s)
- Proper knowledge of assignments
- Form tackling
- Lack of mental mistakes (e.g. stupid penalties, substitution errors, down and distance)

While I'd like to see much incorporated in the posts above, special teams tend to take a bit of time to develop.

 

[jerryusc]

I want to see Connor play lights out. 25-30, no ints, 300 yds. I hope to see a Hoke dominating defense. I saw in another thread that Ward is being paid $850,000 annually. Hmmm......

 

[Cocky kebo57]

In short
DON'T COME OUT AND PLAY FLAT, UNINSPIRED football, like we usually do in our 1st game
better defensive play overall - at every position
decent qb play - just don't give the game away with rookie mistakes
a couple new WR's step up
better defensive scheme - why is ward even on the sideline still?
spurrier calling plays that aren't so predictable

If we get that out of the first game, I will be satisfied.

 

[Elgringo]

3. DE's putting pressure on the QB.

 

[jonesz21]

The Spurrier of old calling the plays, creating mismatches with our receivers vs their linebackers, and attacking the obvious weaknesses on a less than stellar defense.

Good one

 

[stevestrat2]

I *hope* to see (in order):

- A win
- A dominant line presence on both the O and D sides of the ball
- Competent reads and check-downs from the QB(s)
- Proper knowledge of assignments
- Form tackling
- Lack of mental mistakes (e.g. stupid penalties, substitution errors, down and distance)

While I'd like to see much incorporated in the posts above, special teams tend to take a bit of time to develop.

Agree with this post- but I think we will see some mental mistakes- 1st games can be a bit sloppy But hope not.

 

[DarkCock]

Run the ball. Stop the run.

 

[PC31]

drawj20 covered it well for me.
Mine in order of importance is..
A Win
Mitch looking confident and skilled
A defense that is not pointing and trying to figure out how to line up during every other snap. One that knows it's assignments.
A dominant OL for a change.
Pressure from our front 4 on defense.

 

[jonesz21]

drawj20 covered it well for me.
Mine in order of importance is..
A Win
Mitch looking confident and skilled
A defense that is not pointing and trying to figure out how to line up during every other snap. One that knows it's assignments.
A dominant OL for a change.
Pressure from our front 4 on defense.

man, how much would pressure from the front 4 had changed things last year? good one

 

[PC31]

man, how much would pressure from the front 4 had changed things last year? good one

A LOT

 

[Mox94]

I will be satisfied with just a win. We spent most of last year thinking we were far better than we really were. Is UNC going to compete for the NC? No. But they aren't bad. And without a win of any type in this game, I could see things spinning out of control and maybe being lucky to even qualify for a bowl.

 

[stevestrat2]

"I will be satisfied with just a win. We spent most of last year thinking we were far better than we really were. Is UNC going to compete for the NC? No. But they aren't bad. And without a win of any type in this game, I could see things spinning out of control and maybe being lucky to even qualify for a bowl."

Mox94- I am going to have to disagree with you on your second sentence. I have to believe our team did not leave the locker room after the Texas A&M 52-28 debacle thinking we were better than we really were. Maybe after beating ECU, UGA, and Vandy we started feeling like things will work out, but that is just a 3 game period. Following that we lose 4 of 5 (beat Furman).

 

[Kitchenlabs]

I want to see a different performance from what we saw in the first game last year.

 

[senecacock7]

My main concern is the conditioning we will see..... our S&C has been on a slow downhill slide since Coach Fitz left. Most everything else, for the most part, will depend on this. We sucked eggs last year!

 

[vacock#]

- Proper knowledge of assignments

I would like to see this. Players in position to make a tackle on defense and OL and receivers who know where to go. Probably too much to ask.

 

[MANAFOLD]

A well coached and conditioned team that will play hard for four quarters.

 

[MANAFOLD]

Nunez.

 

[superflyby]

A win...an all around complete game. I would like to feel positive going into the season and this game will set the tone.

 

[GarnetBlood80]

Our D Line not stand straight up & "tittie-bump" when the ball is snapped.

And our defense to man the hell up.

 

[rockingamecock]

all I want is a victory!.......don't care how they accomplish it.

 

[GarnetBlood80]

True. I'll take a 1 point victory in every game this year, regardless of how ugly it is. Although I do want to see our defense grow a pair & play with passion for 4 quarters.

 

[SpartanSpur]

Nunez.

That is the last thing that I want to see. That would mean that Mitch was so bad that we have to play a true freshman in the first game.

 

[gamecockfan04]

I want too see the defense being aggressive and using the fundamentals that we lacked the past few years. No more getting pushed off the ball 5 yards on the line and show some mean streak and attitude!!!
On the Offensive side I want too see some good line play and a good play calling and execution of said plays called!!
God Im ready for some Football!!!!!!!!!!!!