Comments on: Football: Tuesday night update

By: cal85

cal85 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:48:12 +0000

I like the mobility aspect of Riley’s game, however, that will only be effective IF the passing game is effective.

Now that we’re seven games into the season, I’m not expecting much from the passing game. I’m fine with Best-right, Vareen-left, Best-left, Vareen-right, Will T-up the middle, as long as it keeps the chains moving and we win. I suppose, we will have to have SOME success in the air in order to keep them from stuffing 11 in the box, but is that asking so much?

Go Bears!

By: cal85

cal85 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:47:22 +0000

I like the mobility aspect of Riley’s game, however, that will only be effective IF the passing game is effective.

By: Davidson

Davidson — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:57:01 +0000

3 Big games coming up. I have faith in Riley. I hope Tedford devises a game plan that involves him moving around the pocket and designed run plays and bootlegs. Also, hopefully Riley will tuck the ball and run when we need it. Also, when we get down to the goal line, I would love to see a play action roll out on 1st down and a Riley scramble for a TD. GO BEARS!!!

By: Davidson

Davidson — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:46:49 +0000

Boateng (8), Tucker (86), Cunningham (85) and Ross (3) should be our WRs.

By: Jan K Oski

Jan K Oski — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:42:07 +0000

Cal85, Isn’t funny how some people compared Riley with Favre and Longshore with Rodgers at the beginning of season? Based upon your accurate assertion, the opposite is true. Go Bears!

By: Jan K Oski

Jan K Oski — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:39:11 +0000

Great post, JO. I still don’t get why Tedford hasn’t chosen 3 warm bodies to fill the starting WR position. 7-games in should be evidence enough that this current approach isn’t working. Of course, it could be coaching (Daft) or player’s ability, but the later should improve with additional scrutiny by the prior if he is capable. If the passing game continues on its present course, will the coaching staff change approach? Some fans claim that Tedford is historically stubborn, but he is obviously very open in the QB competition.

On a positive note, where would our Bears be without the ridiculously LATE signing of Edwards? For those fans who are freaking out about this year’s recruiting class take note.

Go Bears!

By: DuckandCover

DuckandCover — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:12:49 +0000

I agree great insight on Cal’s prep week for the Oregon game. I will be down there as who can resist Strawberry Canyon in early November?

Looking forward to a great game. If the Ducks run it for >280 (season avg) they win. Can they do it against Cal’s 3-4? We see on Saturday.

Go Ducks!

By: cal85

cal85 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:40:32 +0000

Thanks for the insight. It’s great to have a better understanding of the situation.

Thinking through JT’s comments about Riley’s decision making and holding on to the ball. Even though we had more sacks with Riley, we had fewer TO’s. Although I was critical of him for not picking up the blitzes, I’ll take the sack instead of the INT. Nate might have helped the sack numbers by deciding quickly, but he may have been better off holding onto the ball and not forcing.