tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502670745916245555.post3726060237865766117..comments2023-08-24T09:20:20.981-07:00Comments on The Bulldog Bounce: Grading the 'Dogs (1-3, 0-1) @ No. 14 Cincinnati (4-0, 1-0)FSDogs1http://www.blogger.com/profile/09476196337163506808noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502670745916245555.post-15410604508635486382009-09-28T09:41:32.542-07:002009-09-28T09:41:32.542-07:00If Feathers is only going to have a limited role a...If Feathers is only going to have a limited role at QB, wouldn't it make sense to start converting him to a defensive back? He has the speed to be effective, would add depth and would be a huge upgrade to Zak Hill. Feathers was recruited by USC as a defensive back but came to FS since he wanted to quarterback. If injuries to the DB corp dictate, why not use him in a dual role where he could play on both sides of the ball and give him more playing time. I understand that we run the risk of getting him injured which would affect our quarterback situation but given our poor play at DB I would take the risk. If he was good enough for USC why just let him sit on the bench.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502670745916245555.post-42925600004069241422009-09-27T14:56:13.292-07:002009-09-27T14:56:13.292-07:00Great breakdown DC3. Hope the readers enjoyed the ...Great breakdown DC3. Hope the readers enjoyed the longer "Grading the 'Dogs" format today. A few thoughts after watching the game film:<br /><br />QBs: Colburn made good decisions for most part but continues to make glaring mistakes when he does mess up (see interception inside 5 yard line). Even if he just threw an incomplete pass, Cinci is stuck having to drive 95-plus yards there.<br /><br />WRs: Not sure why Cincinnati can scheme to contain Fresno State's 5 big-time guys, and 'Dogs can't scheme to control 3 big-time Cinci receivers?<br /><br />DL: I expected Borg to have a real breakout year and it's not happening right now. Every time we get pressure from one end, the other end seems to be at a stalemate, allowinig opposing QBs to flush away from pressure.<br /><br />DBs: Jefferson played well except for early big play given up to Gilyard. On that one, if Jefferson takes an angle to make the stop it's only an 8-yard gain or so. But Jefferson went for the pass breakup and gave up leverage inside. Risks must be calculated, and glaring weakness in pass cover ability by corners makes that a dangerous decision. Zak Hill can't play at this level -- at least not yet. A HUGE recruiting need for the offseason.FSDogs1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09476196337163506808noreply@blogger.com