The honeymoon had to end sometime. Tonight was a tough game on the road in a sold out stadium against a top 15 team.
-Offense was predictable, inefficient, and run game was virtually non-existent (Why in God’s name do we run against bad looks on 1st down every series?)
-Offensive line was and will continue to be a problem
-It feels like Kittley has no idea how to properly use two very talented RBs
-TEs may as well not even be there
-Donovan is a talented athlete, but doesn’t seem to know how to utilize his abilities (underthrows, overthrows, no pocket presence whatsoever) and makes poor decisions
-Defense is full of absolute ballers. Can’t say enough good things about the entire defensive unit.
-Shoutout to Malik Dunlap. I was not a believer at all when he transferred to TTU, but he has absolutely been a dude this year.
Tonight was the first loss under McGuire and there was always going to be a first loss. Sure it sucks to lose a game that felt winnable in some spots, but ultimately, we beat ourselves and NC State didn’t. Good teams limit mistakes and the Wolfpack certainly limited their mistakes. Clearly a veteran heavy, well coaches team.
It was really ugly on offense, but again, we’re playing with a backup QB on the road in a very hostile environment and managed to come out with a 13 point loss despite 3 picks and a muffed punt.
Offense has their work cut out for them, but the McGuire era is just getting started. Lots of work to do, but I’m completely confident in this staff to keep building the culture and stacking talent. Wreck Em.
TLDR: Tonight wasn’t fun but McGuire and his staff are building for bigger things than tonight. Future is exciting and the best of TTU football is still ahead.
-Offense was predictable, inefficient, and run game was virtually non-existent (Why in God’s name do we run against bad looks on 1st down every series?)
-Offensive line was and will continue to be a problem
-It feels like Kittley has no idea how to properly use two very talented RBs
-TEs may as well not even be there
-Donovan is a talented athlete, but doesn’t seem to know how to utilize his abilities (underthrows, overthrows, no pocket presence whatsoever) and makes poor decisions
-Defense is full of absolute ballers. Can’t say enough good things about the entire defensive unit.
-Shoutout to Malik Dunlap. I was not a believer at all when he transferred to TTU, but he has absolutely been a dude this year.
Tonight was the first loss under McGuire and there was always going to be a first loss. Sure it sucks to lose a game that felt winnable in some spots, but ultimately, we beat ourselves and NC State didn’t. Good teams limit mistakes and the Wolfpack certainly limited their mistakes. Clearly a veteran heavy, well coaches team.
It was really ugly on offense, but again, we’re playing with a backup QB on the road in a very hostile environment and managed to come out with a 13 point loss despite 3 picks and a muffed punt.
Offense has their work cut out for them, but the McGuire era is just getting started. Lots of work to do, but I’m completely confident in this staff to keep building the culture and stacking talent. Wreck Em.
TLDR: Tonight wasn’t fun but McGuire and his staff are building for bigger things than tonight. Future is exciting and the best of TTU football is still ahead.
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