Well, game #3 is history, and what have we learned:
1) Rob Bolden, though showing flashes of great potential, is still a freshman. His poise and demeanor might suggest otherswise, but his decision-making is sometimes suspect. At times he throws into coverage (ala A. Morelli), and he seems to need more trajectory on deep balls. Overall, though, I'm excited about him! He does make everything look effortless.
2) Our defense is worse than I expected. The linebacking corps seems slow, and the best athletes at linebacker don't play enough. Additionally, we lack the experience and killer on the d-line that I thought we'd have (and by which we've all been spoiled). And how much do we miss those experienced punters we had the last few years! And what happened to our "sure tackling" skills? That is usually a strength, not a weakness.
3) Why do we insist on putting slow, less athletic people at safety? A journalist suggested putting Powell at one cornerback and moving Danton Lynn to safety. Immediately we gain speed in the secondary. And we are pretty deep at receiver, with or without Powell. I wish the coaches thought that way.
4) Evan Royster has been a real force the last few years...what's up with him? He may not get many touches in the weeks ahead if his "slump" continues.
Overall, as the season goes forward, I have more concerns rather than less. I still hold out hope and believe we will improve, but we could end up 9-3...or just as easily 5-7. I'm hoping for the former but wouldn't be surprised by the latter. The good news is that with so much youth getting quality PT, we should have brighter years ahead.
Either way, I'm here to cheer for the Lions! Go, State!
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