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Yikes

Well, I had some serious questions about both lines and how any of the quarterbacks would respond to the Tenuta blitzes, but I didn't think it would be that bad.  Full run-down of the beatdown today coming up tomorrow, but here's your brief preview:

  • Tom Zbikowski is an awful football player.  It's as if someone told him to go look as active as someone can without actually doing anything.
  • Travis Thomas does not need to play.  I'm well aware he's a considerably better blocker than James Aldridge or Armando Allen, but you can't even compare the quality of his runs versus theirs.  It's as if Weis isn't content to just pound the ball to playmakers and tries to outsmart himself.
  • I say Jimmy Clausen starts next week and it's not a question.  I realize he didn't have to contend with Jamal Lewis or Philip Wheeler screaming at him, but his throws were just there.
  • But hey, at least we're not Michigan.

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Tom Zbikowski
I really....REALLY...wanted Tom to be moved to OLB before the season started.  Seems to me that his (only) skill is running straight ahead and hitting things.  Admittedly he would be a little undersized (about an inch and 15-20 lbs)...but allowing him to just blitz and play run defense while not having to "cover" near as much as he does now would play to his strengths.

I dunno...maybe it's just me.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Sep 1, 2007 10:53 PM EDT   0 recs

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