TCY Groupthink - North Carolina State Wolfpack [Archive] - Page 2

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 12:28 PM

Here's this week's recruiting update (before the week was run, but showing visits, phone calls, scholarship offers, etc.)

Vex & Quik - I tried to fit everyone in, but we ran out of on-site visits pretty early on. I therefore had to do just call some possible recruits. I tried to spread the visit invites around while staying as close as possible to Vex's recommendations. One thing we missed because of last weeks last of visit requests are scholarship offers to our guards. Therefore, I took a couple phone calls to stay in contact with them. Next week, I'd like to have them visit and offer scholarships and make that a priority.

Position Name Rank By Position Phone/Visit Initial Reaction Response to Visit Coaches Impression Decision Criteria
CB Wade Copperfield 180 12 1/1 a little surprised Better than scouted Prest*/Dist
WR Antoine O'Donnell 63 6 1/0 delighted, pleased about major, didn't like OC Acad*/Dist
TE Jimmy Cunningham 115 5 1/0 surprised, pleased about his major Acad*/Prest
T Bo Blackwell 272 40 2/1 a little surprised, pleased about major, very happy to see teammate on roster Better than scouted Acad*/Prest
T Carlton Grevan 383 59 2/0 mildly pleased, pleased about major Acad/Dist
G Shane Sanderson 529 61 1/0 a little surprised, didn't like OC Prest*/Dist
G Mack Moorthy 336 36 1/0 surprised, extremely excited about proximity, happy to see teammate, didn't like OC Dist/Acad
DE Chris Ansell 2 1 2/2 surprised, pleased about his major, didn't like DC at all strongly considering Clemson, doesn't think he will accept quite a bit better than scouted Acad/Prest
DE Richard Feliciano 8 3 2/2 surprised, pleased about his major, didn't like DC very much will consider, doesn't think he will accept Better than scouted Acad/Prest
DT Bo Connolly 43 1 1/1 surprised, pleased about his major a little worse than scouted Acad*/Dest
CB Darren Miner 156 9 1/1 positively delighted, pleased about major, didn't like DC at all will consider, doesn't think he will accept Better than scouted Acad*/(dist)
DT Leonard Compton 475 20 0/1 mildly pleased, pleased about major, didn't like DC at all will consider, doesn't think he will accept a little worse than scouted Acad*/dist
DT Melvin Salcido 462 19 1/0 overjoyed will consider, doesn't think he will accept Prest/Dist
OLB Richard Fairly 61 7 1/0 surprised, didn't like DC very much
OLB Sammie Richardson 155 14 0/1 a little surprised, pleased about major will consider, doesn't think he will accept better than scouted Acad*/Prest
ILB Junior Loomis 40 5 1/0 surprised, didn't like DC at all will consider, doesn't think he will accept Prest*/Acad
S Ralph Phillips 518 30 1/0 a little surprised, didn't like DC at all Prest/Acad
DT Allen Castillo 232 6 1/0 happy, mildly pleased about proximity will consider, doesn't think he will accept Dist/Acad

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 12:34 PM

N.C. State (-7) at Ohio, TV4

67 degrees and raining. Ohio wins the toss and elects to receive.

The first kickoff in FOFC's TCY Groupthink travels 70 yards. Touchback. Ohio starts at their own 20 yard line.

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 01:06 PM

After an offensive holding penalty on the first play from scrimmage, Ohio tries to run off tackle and all-everything Herman Sanderson drops him for a one yard loss! Ohio gives it to Matthews on 2nd and 21 and Sanderson again blasts him, this time for a 3 yard loss, bringing up 3rd and 24 at the Ohio 6-yard line. A false start penalty makes it 3rd and 27 (good grief). Ohio's Saleaumua runs a trap up the middle for a 16 yard gain (tackled by Thurman Arnswaldt & Neal Hollins). Big play, but still a 3 and out :)

Ohio punts, and Wertz calls a fair catch at the Ohio 49. 12:59 left in the 1st. Bring on the offense!

Wow, despite Ohio's 8-man front :eek: , Orlando Macri takes the handoff and runs up the middle for 15 yards (key block by RT Kevin Miller). Gino Linquist carries the ball next and gains 3 yards. 2nd and 7 at the 31. Macri gets the call on 2nd down and runs around the right end for 2 yards, bringing up a 3rd and 5 at the 29. Looks like our first pass attempt...Kenny Spragan can't find anyone open so does it himself with a 5 yard scramble - first down! We try a pass again on 1st down - Kenneth Wertz is open and Spragan connects - 22 yard pass play to the 2 yard line! On 1st and goal, Spragan finds Pete Dodge in the flat for the 2 yard TD pass! Allen kicks the extra point, and it's N.C. State 7, Ohio 0 - 10:13 left in the 1st.

6 plays, 49 yards, 2:46

Short kickoff by Allen (52 yards) and a 16 yard return gives Ohio the ball on their own 29. Incomplete pass by the Ohio QB on 1st down, and listen to this commentary, "NCST 73 Schmaltz uprooted and discarded OHIO 73 Mandel and hurried the quarterback." :D 2nd down pass is dropped by the Ohio receiver - 3rd and 10. 8-yard run off left guard - tackled by CJ Schmaltz. 3 and out! Whoa...Ohio surprises and picks up the first down (despite our 8-man front). 9 yard gain around the left end, Neal Hollins gets the stop. 1st and 10 Ohio at their own 46. Another stop by Hollins on a run around the right end - 3 yard gain. Ohio tries yet another run around the right end, but this time CJ Schmaltz and Herman Sanderson drop the ballcarrier for a 2 yard loss. 3rd and 9. An incomplete pass on 3rd down...I assume they'll punt this time.

They do, and Wertz returns the ball to our own 10. Will have to be a long drive this time. Let's see how we do.

Ohio is staying in an 8-man front, daring us to pass. Linquist gets the call on first down gaining 3 yards up the middle. Spragan fades back on 2nd down and finds Donald Clark open for a 21 yard gain. 1st and 10 at the 34 - Spragan throws away from double coverage in the direction of Kenneth Wertz, but it's defended by the Ohio cornerback. Spragan throws behind the line to Pete Dodge who muscles his way 15 yards on his own for a first down. 1st and 10 at the 48. False start, and somehow we suffer our first injury - Gino Linquist. Doesn't say it's serious, so we're hopeful. Spragan finds Wertz on the short pass and Wertz gains 10 yards after the catch for a 14 yard gain. 2nd and 1 at the Ohio 43. Macri gains 5 yards off the right guard for the first down (RG Cedric Wayne knocked the Ohio defender flat to create the hole). Spragan again fades back and finds the RB Orlando Macri in the flat - Macri twists, turns and rumbles for an additional 17 yards. 1st and 10 at the Ohio 18. BJ Ramirez gets his first carry of the game and takes it up the middle for 5 (key block by Miller). False start again. 2nd and 10, and Ramirez is stopped cold for a 1 yard loss. Pete Dodge gets hurt on the play, and this IS a serious injury. ARGH. 3rd and 11 at the 19. Spragan finds TE Jack Mackie for 11 yards - first down! False start AGAIN. Macri runs offtackle for 3 yards. 2 and goal at the 10. Macri runs around the right end for 4, bringing up a key 3rd and goal at the 6. Controversial call as Macri runs it off the left tackle and is stopped 3 yards short of the goal line. Allen connects on the 20 yard FG to give NC State a 10-0 lead with 21 seconds left in the 1st.

13 plays, 102 yards, 6:51

A 60 yard kickoff is returned 69 yards :eek: to the N.C. State 26 yard line, ending the first quarter.

NC STATE 10, Ohio 0, end of first quarter

NC State: 9 first downs, 47 yards rushing, 104 yards passing
Ohio: 1 first down, 30 yards rushing, 0 yards passing

Balldog

09-27-2004, 01:28 PM

Damn penalties!

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 01:31 PM

N.C. State 10, Ohio 0

1st and 10 Ohio at our 26. Ohio runs around left end for a 12 yard gain (SS OJ Brooks gets the stop). Another run, another stop by Brooks - but this time for a 3 yard loss. 2nd and 13 at our 17. A draw play doesn't fool Steve Durham and Henry Westbrook - 1 yard loss. 3rd and 14. A 3rd down pass is completed, but only to the 15 (tackle by Arnswaldt). A 32 yard FG attempt is missed wide right! We escape unscathed!

1st and 10 at our own 20. Macri gets a block by Newt Lentzner and pushes forward for 8 yards. Ramirez goes offguard but is stopped for no gain. 3rd and 2. Spragan fades to pass but overthrows Wertz. Our first 3 and out :(. McCarthy punts 59 yards (!), returned for 4. Ohio starts at their own 17. Great punt!

NT David Finley hurries the quarterback on 1st down forcing an incompletion. Finley gets the stop on 2nd down after a 2 yard gain by the Ohio runningback. On 3rd and 8, we get our first sack of the year! WILB Neal Hollins drops Saleaumua for a 5 yard loss! 3 and out!

35 yard punt, returned 5 yards by Kenneth Wertz. We start on their 44 yard line.

Ramirez goes offtackle for a yard. So far I've been less than impressed with BJ's running. Spragan connects with Trent Brodie for a 7 yard gain - 3rd and 2. Jack Mackie collects the pass on 3rd down and takes it down to the 23 yard line. We try and confuse them by running a QB draw on first but it only nets us 3 yards. 2nd and 7. Ramirez gets the call and gains two yards up the middle. 3rd and 5. Spragan finds Trent Brodie again and he's stopped just short of the goal line after a 17 yard gain. On first and goal Spragan throws it to Kenneth Wertz for his second TD pass of the game! Allen kicks the EP, and we're ahead, 17-0. 7:25 left in the half.

7 plays, 44 yards, 3:02

60 yard kickoff by Allen is returned 95 yards for a TD. Good grief. We need to fill the special teams coach position as soon as possible! N.C. State 17, Ohio 7 - 7:17 left in the half.

Touchback on the kick. We start at our own 20. I'm hoping the shock of the TD doesn't shift momentum. Spragan has officially found a new favorite target: Trent Brodie. A 21 yard pass on first down proves it :). A screen to Orlando Macri, and he finds an opening for a 9 yard gain. Spragan hands off to Macri, but he's stopped cold for a 3 yard loss. 3rd and 4. Macri has 8 carries for 37 yards so far. Ugh...apparently I forgot to hit pause....but apparently we turned it over and Ohio ran a few plays. Sigh - sorry guys, I guess we'll find out what happened in the log. Ohio has it 4th and 6 at our 30 yard line. They go for it, and OJ Brooks stops their RB after a 1 yard gain. Turned over on downs.

Spragan to Macri for a 12 yard pass on first down, ball on the 41 yard line, 2:44 left. Macri takes the Cedric Wayne block for 7 yards. Short pass to Macri nets 3 yards and a first down. 1:17 left at the Ohio 49. Incomplete pass to Brodie on first down. Incomplete pass, 1:04 left. One yard completion to Earnest Sweeney. 4th and 9 - 57 secs left. We stay cautious and punt - 33 yarder returned for 13 yards. Ohio has the ball at their 28 with 46 seconds left.

Ohio is playing it safe too, content to stay within 10 at halftime. A run up the middle nets 6 yards (tackle by Bubba Flynn). On 2nd down Ohio tries to catch us sleeping, but we have Arnswaldt and Hollins blitzing. Hollins blasts through the line and collects his 2nd sack of the day! 3rd and 9 at the 29. Westbrook defends the 3rd down pass - 4th and 9 - 4 seconds in the half. Ohio punts, and the ball is downed at the NC State 20. End of the second half.

NC State 17, Ohio 7

N.C. State: 15 first downs, 65 yards rushing, 188 yards passing
Ohio: 2 first downs, 37 yards rushing, 7 yards passing

Complete domination on our part. The only thing keeping them in the game is our horrible special teams coverage.

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 01:46 PM

Note to self: Perform writeups in Microsoft Word and copy/paste it to the board. Was just completing my 3rd quarter write-up and I mistyped and apparently hit some bizarre code sequence that closed my browser window. Whatever.

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 01:50 PM

Box Score: North Carolina State at Ohio
Athens, OH.

Week 2, 2004

Attendance: 15,500 (24,000).

Weather: 67 degrees, rain.

1Q: 10:13 NCST - Pete Dodge 2 pass from Kenny Spragan.
1Q: 10:13 NCST - Vincent Allen extra point.
1Q: 00:21 NCST - Vincent Allen 20 field goal.
2Q: 07:25 NCST - Kenneth Wertz 1 pass from Kenny Spragan.
2Q: 07:25 NCST - Vincent Allen extra point.
2Q: 07:17 OHIO - Wesley McGee 95 kickoff return.
2Q: 07:17 OHIO - Dexter McCreary extra point.
3Q: 11:48 NCST - Donald Clark 30 pass from Kenny Spragan.
3Q: 11:48 NCST - Vincent Allen extra point.
3Q: 03:46 NCST - Orlando Macri 5 run.
3Q: 03:46 NCST - Vincent Allen extra point.
4Q: 13:28 NCST - Trent Brodie 15 pass from Kenny Spragan.
4Q: 13:28 NCST - Vincent Allen extra point.
4Q: 08:06 NCST - Kenneth Wertz 9 pass from Kenny Spragan.
4Q: 08:06 NCST - Vincent Allen extra point.

Game MVP: NCST 3 Kenny Spragan

North Carolina State 10 7 14 14 - 45
Ohio 0 7 0 0 - 7

Team Statistics NCST OHIO

First Downs 29 7

Total Rushes 36 34
Net Rushing Yards 151 64
Yards Per Carry 4.1 1.8
Rushing Yards 156 110
Tckld Loss/Yards 3-5 10-22
Sacked/Yards Lost 0-0 4-24

Pass Attempts 35 19
Completions 26 6
Passing Yards 336 63
Yards Per Attempt 9.6 3.3
Interceptions 0 1
Fumbles/Lost 0/0 0/0

Total Plays 71 53
Total Yards 487 127
Yards Per Play 6.8 2.3

3rd Down Plays 7/14 2/14

Penalties 4 4
Penalty Yards 20 24

Avg. Drive Start OWN 38 OWN 29
Time Of Possession 34:55 25:05

North Carolina State Individual Statistics

Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD Stufd Sackd
46 Macri 18 107 5.9 24 1 1 0
45 Ramirez 14 30 2.1 6 0 3 0
3 Spragan 2 8 4.0 5 0 0 0
21 Linquist 2 6 3.0 3 0 0 0

Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int
3 Spragan 35 26 336 9.6 30 5 0

Receiving Catch Yards Avg YAC Long TD
46 Macri 6 67 11.1 50 20 0
87 Wertz 6 69 11.5 39 22 2
80 Clark 4 86 21.5 67 30 1
6 Brodie 4 60 15.0 56 21 1
48 Dodge 2 16 8.0 18 14 1
94 Mackie 2 24 12.0 7 13 0
82 Sweeney 2 14 7.0 7 13 0

Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD
87 Wertz 3 19 6.3 0
80 Clark 1 11 11.0 0

Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD
47 Spaulding 1 26 26.0 0

Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20
11 McCarthy 4 164 41.0 59 4

Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att
7 Allen 1 1 20 6 6

Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD
98 Sanderson 6 2 0.0 0 0 0
27 Brooks 6 0 0.0 0 0 0
43 Hollins 4 2 2.0 0 0 0
73 Schmaltz 4 0 1.0 0 0 0
59 Arnswaldt 4 2 0.0 0 0 0
96 Lynnwood 3 0 1.0 0 0 0
99 Gilman 3 0 0.0 0 0 0
91 Finley 3 0 0.0 0 0 0
58 Durham 3 0 0.0 0 0 0
30 Flynn 3 0 0.0 0 0 0
47 Spaulding 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
31 Westbrook 1 1 0.0 0 0 0
82 Sweeney 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
87 Wertz 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
80 Clark 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
44 Staggs 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
26 Cortez 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
54 Finch 0 1 0.0 0 0 0
32 Murphy 0 0 0.0 1 14 0

Miscellaneous Fumb FForc Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd
62 Wayne 0 0 0 0 5 0
77 Lentzner 0 0 0 0 2 0
69 Miller 0 0 0 0 2 0
94 Mackie 0 0 0 0 1 0
50 Bednarsh 0 0 0 0 1 0

Player Stokes Awarded
3 Kenny Spragan 6
46 Orlando Macri 4
80 Donald Clark 3
45 Billy Joe Ramirez 2
62 Cedric Wayne 2
73 C.J. Schmaltz 2
59 Thurman Arnswaldt 2
47 Ralph Spaulding 2
94 Jack Mackie 1
6 Trent Brodie 1
50 Ricky Bednarsh 1
96 Ian Lynnwood 1
91 David Finley 1
43 Neal Hollins 1
30 Bubba Flynn 1
32 Roy Murphy 1

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 01:56 PM

Injuries:

FB Pete Dodge is out 9 weeks with a separated shoulder
WR Lamont Cunningham is out 9 weeks with a herniated disk
RB Gino Linquist is doubtful with an abdominal strain

Next opponent: In two weeks we face #4 Ohio State. Gulp.

Edit: Files are uploaded. I expect to run week 3 on Thursday.

vex

09-27-2004, 02:06 PM

Bad week for injuries.

Coffee Warlord

09-27-2004, 02:08 PM

That's right boys! Spragan is the man!

Raven Hawk

09-27-2004, 02:13 PM

Ohio State? Ohio Schmate, I say! Let's kick their arses!

We're one and OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I was glad to see a good performance by the O-line. I would have liked to see them dominate the game a little more with a couple more key run blocks, but they look good so far. We're going to need to block better if we're going to run on Ohio State.

vex

09-27-2004, 02:13 PM

QuikSand

09-27-2004, 02:16 PM

Hmmm... the file I got doesn't look updated... FYI.

vex

09-27-2004, 02:18 PM

Mine was, Quik.

Balldog

09-27-2004, 02:25 PM

Defense sounds impressive.

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 02:27 PM

Sorry, but I've got a few recruiting questions. Why did we visit Ansell again and we definitely shouldn't have visited Feliciano, he wasted nearly 900 points to visit a player we already knew about. And if we would just visit or phone a player, instead of both, we could spread our recruiting out better.

Vex, I took "phone and visit" as phone him and visit him, not phone and offer a visit. My bad, but we need to think of a terminology to separate "visit a recruit" and "offer the recruit to visit".

How about "offer visit" when we want to invite the guy back to our place :D ?

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 02:30 PM

vex

09-27-2004, 02:30 PM

Sounds good, sorry for the misunderstanding. Yeah, I meant request visit, it didn't even occur to me how that might sound.

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 02:34 PM

Np, Vex - this is a learning process for everyone as I think we're the first of our kind :)

QuikSand

09-27-2004, 02:39 PM

Hmmm... the file I got doesn't look updated... FYI.

Interesting twist -- since the file has the same name as the last one, FireFox seems to insist that I don't actually need to download the new file, I can just unzip the old one.

I'll figure it out, but this seems to be a little bit too idiot-proofed.

Huckleberry

09-27-2004, 02:41 PM

BTW, check out the Yards After Catch for our receivers. It seemed the entire game Spragan was throwing it short (1-3 yards) and our receivers would gain an additional 10 yards on their own. Very impressive, but I'm not sure that happens against Ohio State.

Product of an outstanding receivers coach. ;)

26 completions averaged 3.54 yards in the air. 9.38 yards in YAC.

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 02:42 PM

Checking my 2nd quarter commentary where I lost track of hitting the pause button...it wasn't a turnover, they blocked our punt. Hmm... again, special teams mistakes.

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 02:43 PM

Interesting twist -- since the file has the same name as the last one, FireFox seems to insist that I don't actually need to download the new file, I can just unzip the old one.

I'll figure it out, but this seems to be a little bit too idiot-proofed.

I can always change the filename, Quik. I was just trying to keep it simple so I wouldn't have to update my signature. I assume you guys are using that to link to the files, correct?

Huckleberry

09-27-2004, 02:45 PM

I'm not overly experienced with TCY, but might our short passes be a bit high? Passes completed to the 3 WRs averaged only 3.79 yards in the air. They gained an average of 11.57 YAC on them.

QuikSand

09-27-2004, 02:53 PM

Cool - we are still the only school pursuing DT Allen Castillo. I like him a good deal, and it would be awfully nice to bring down a solid run-stopping DT prospect, even if he'd have to redshirt before being ready to play (an unknown). I'd like to follow up with him - a couple calls, at least, over the next couple of weeks.

I think we are a longshot to land Ansell, but Feliciano might not be impossible. Ohio State is the gorilla in the hunt so far, but they don't have an offer in -- we do. I fully expect Feliciano will attract extra attention in the next couple of weeks, but right now, we're right in there. (He's the #8 prospect nationwide)

We probably have an outside shot with DT Salcido as well - we're tied in prestige on his list. But we don't have an offer in, and GaTech does, along with four other schools.

DT Leonard Compton is probably heading to Indiana - better academics than us, and a much closer school. Too bad, but I think we walk away there.

DT Bo Connolly - forget it, Michigan wants him. It's over.

So, depending on how much capital we have to invest at the DL positions, I'm thinking:

Keep after DT Castillo - calls in week 3/4 and 5, perhaps.
Let's get calls in to DT Salcido and DE Feliciano for week 3 - and see how their lists develop

If we could bring own two of those three, we'd be in very nice shape along the DL.

QuikSand

09-27-2004, 02:54 PM

I can always change the filename, Quik. I was just trying to keep it simple so I wouldn't have to update my signature. I assume you guys are using that to link to the files, correct?

It's no biggie -- I just clicked to "Save As..." in FireFox and then opened the save file. Slight extra step, that's all. No need to change things.

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 02:57 PM

Balldog

09-27-2004, 03:03 PM

FWIW: We have the screen pass set to 12%, short pass to 50%, 11-20 yard pass to 20%, 21-30 at 8% and long pass at 5%. I think our OC was looking for a ball control passing attack against Ohio - it certainly worked :D

I wanted ball control, no turnovers and to get the ball to our playmakers, which seemed to have worked. I'll wait to see our scouting report on Ohio State before I make any changes. I'm a little weary of throwing the ball downfield with our QB.

Balldog

09-27-2004, 03:12 PM

With the injury to Dodge do we want to remove the redshirt from Withers?

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 03:27 PM

Hmmm...we're mostly using the FB as a blocker as well as an occasional receiver...unfortunately Withers stinks as a blocker just as much as Sweeney does. I know Withers' pass catching is better, but Sweeney is a converted TE and he did have 2 catches last week. I'm for keeping the redshirt, but I'd like to hear from the backs coach.

Buzzbee

09-27-2004, 04:23 PM

North Carolina State 10 7 14 14 - 45
Ohio 0 7 0 0 - 7

Total Plays 71 53
Total Yards 487 127
Yards Per Play 6.8 2.3

See. I told you they sucked. Good scout.

Now, that other Ohio school is a little different story. I will try to have something prepared tonight so that the coordinators can begin their gameplanning.

Icy

09-27-2004, 05:12 PM

Great game!
Good perfomance from our star LB #98 Sanderson but i'm sure he can do it much better.

Raven Hawk

09-27-2004, 05:15 PM

Now, that other Ohio school is a little different story. I will try to have something prepared tonight so that the coordinators can begin their gameplanning.
Who is that? Akron? Toledo? Miami?

:p

MikeVick7

09-27-2004, 05:49 PM

Great opening game everyone. (Just got home from work and didn't have time to check today). I think we did what was expected on both sides of the ball. Well maybe not on special teams. I can rip them cause we don't have a coach right?? :D

Vex - I'll get back to your PM in a little bit.

vex

09-27-2004, 06:23 PM

Who is that? Akron? Toledo? Miami?

:p
Bowling Green I believe.

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 06:42 PM

Anyone ever wonder how stokes are awarded? Neal Hollins had two sacks from the linebacker position and yet gets only one stoke. ?!?

MikeVick7

09-27-2004, 06:47 PM

Anyone ever wonder how stokes are awarded? Neal Hollins had two sacks from the linebacker position and yet gets only one stoke. ?!?

Yeah I'm clueless on that one as well.

MikeVick7

09-27-2004, 06:56 PM

To all my defensive coaches...

First off...congrats on the shutout of the Bobcats.

Secondly...do any of the three of you have experience with the 50 defense? I noticed that the Buckeyes run the Double Wing and I am contemplating switching it up for this game. Both of our DE's and OLB's are great at stopping the run so I think we may have a shot at "controlling" their running game a bit...but I am really worried about their two great WR's. So would switching to the 50 really open up their passing game? Even though they only passed it 12 times in their opening game.

vex

09-27-2004, 06:59 PM

I think our only chance at beating a team like Ohio State may be to overload the run defense and make them beat us with the pass. We'll get killed if we spread our personal all over.

Edited as well

MikeVick7

09-27-2004, 07:07 PM

I'm actually not a coach. But I think our only chance at beating a team like Ohio State may be to overload the run defense and make them beat us with the pass. We'll get killed if we spread our personal all over.
Ooops...my bad. Correction made above...haha.

Must be my old age.

Coffee Warlord

09-27-2004, 07:11 PM

<b>From the desk of Coffee 'The Only Rushing Yards I Wanna See is YAC' Warlord</b>

First. Go Kenny Spragan. Thank you.

Second, the quick report on our walk on, Jimmy Bush. Aside from being about what you'd expect from a walkon, he's our best academic QB (which ain't saying much, but at a fair aspiration and good intelligence, he won't drag us down). Could have been much worse there.

As far as next week's playbook for my QB...I think he can handle a little more on the longer routes, if Ohio State looks week against the pass. Obviously we played a weak opponent, but a 75% completion rate and no int's is impressive no matter what. If you're wavering on letting him throw downfield a little more, err on the side of aggresiveness. We're gonna have a rough time vs Ohio State anyway, may as well see what this kid can do.

Quick recruiting check...odds are we ain't gonna get Conrad Kramer, as he's visiting Michigan and Miami of Florida. Prolly not worth trying to fight those two off.
I think we've got a very good shot at Nate Fink or Ben Robinson, however.

Balldog

09-27-2004, 07:28 PM

Yeah, we will open it up a little bit.

gstelmack

09-27-2004, 07:39 PM

Wolfpack Dominate First Game
Greg Stelmack, Staff Writer
ATHENS, OH - The NC State Wolfpack won their opening game on the road in convincing fashion with a 45-7 thrashing of Ohio University. Kenny Spragan had a huge day, throwing for 336 yards and 5 TDs. The Wolfpack defense was dominant, holding Ohio to just 7 first downs and 127 yards of total offense.

All was not roses, however. With a 31-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter and a suffocating defense (Ohio's only points came on a long kickoff return), the Wolfpack kept Spragan in the game and continued to throw the ball, with Spragan getting 2 of his TD passes in the final stanza.

"The football gods do not look kindly on teams that run up the score like that." noted Thelonius M. Quarters, popular NFL columnist. "Revenge is likely to be exacted soon upon the Wolfpack. Don't tempt the football gods when your next game is against a powerhouse team from the same state as the one you just abused."

Wolfpack fans were said not to care. "TMQ must be from Carolina" noted one student at the game. "45-7 is running up the score? Who is that nut?" stated another. "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! TOGA TOGA TOGA!" came from a third.

Up next week is national powerhouse Ohio State. Can Spragan repeat his performance against a top-10 team? This will be a real test for the Wolfpack.

Coffee Warlord

09-27-2004, 07:55 PM

Actually, I think Ohio State should be loving us right about now. In-state schools by rule hate each other. Maybe they'll take the team out for beers before the game!

vex

09-27-2004, 07:58 PM

I really doubt Ohio State cares. That would be like us having a rivalry with Davidson or Elon.

Coffee Warlord

09-27-2004, 07:58 PM

I hear Elon's pretty tough. :)

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 08:02 PM

When playing opponents we have no right beating, it always makes sense to play for the big play. Against weaker opponents, stay within your game and let the talent take over. Against Ohio State, I am therefore ready to take more chances...

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 08:10 PM

Cool article, gstelmack! This'll make this fun :)

Balldog

09-27-2004, 08:26 PM

When is our next game? (rl)

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 08:32 PM

How 'bout Monday? We'll do our offweek on Thursday, and that gives us the weekend to formulate a gameplan, depth charts, etc. I figure 2 weeks per RL week. Does that sound ok for everyone else? Shall we aim for quicker/slower?

MikeVick7

09-27-2004, 08:38 PM

vex

09-27-2004, 08:43 PM

Yeah, I'm ok with 2, but could definitely do 3.

vex

09-27-2004, 08:44 PM

Dola

Maybe for this offweek we should speed things up?

CraigSca

09-27-2004, 09:07 PM

I'm game for that. Do the recruiting week on Wednesday and shoot for the game against Ohio State on Friday?

vex

09-27-2004, 10:55 PM

Sounds good, then the next game on Monday Evening or Tues. morning?

CraigSca

09-28-2004, 06:45 AM

Actually, due to my odd schedule, it would probably take place Tuesday night.

Balldog

09-28-2004, 09:39 AM

So the Ohio State game is Friday?

CraigSca

09-28-2004, 10:06 AM

Our next sim week (we have off) will be Thursday. I'm shooting to play the Ohio State game on Monday or Tuesday, depending on my weird travel schedule. I think we should all prepare for Monday as our next game day.

vex

09-28-2004, 10:36 PM

So is it Wed. or Thurs? Morning, evening?

CraigSca

09-28-2004, 11:23 PM

Well, I haven't received any word on recruting yet....and here it is Tues. night. So, let's continue to shoot for Thurs. as next sim day.

vex

09-28-2004, 11:54 PM

Buzzbee

09-29-2004, 07:34 AM

Quick update:

Quickly reviewed Ohio State. It looks like we match up fairly well. They have an accurate QB, but he runs more than he throws, and is their leading rusher (through 1 game). They run a Double Wing formation. The O Line isn't very good, but they have loads of talent at the RB position, although they seem to let the QB run. I would focus on the run and make him beat us through the air. He is accurate and has two good receivers to throw to, but ran only 12 pass plays in their first game.

The D Line is pretty weak, so we should be able to take advantage of that, however the ILB's are pretty stout. The secondary is fairly good. I wouldn't open up the deep passing tooooo much.

I'll present a more in depth report this evening.

Buzzbee.

Buzzbee

09-29-2004, 08:57 PM

Scouting Report: Ohio State

Offense

With only one week to go on, it's difficult to tell exactly what type of team OSU is. One thing is for sure though. They can run the ball. They have a stable of running backs, four that I'd rate as being very good. However, their biggest running threat may be QB Jim Horton. He was the Buckeyes leading rusher last weak with 142 yards on just 15 attempts for a 9.4 average. They've also got a power running fullback who is also very good. His biggest asset is his ability to always fall forward to gain that extra couple of yards.

Center Brock Selerno is the anchor on a somewhat below average line. However, he is a much better pass blocker than run blocker. The guard position is the definite weakness with some young, undeveloped players. Their best guard IS a senior, but he plays about like a sophomore. They are good at the tackles with their starters, but they lack depth. Look for the line to fade near the end of the game. The offensive line is an area that we should be able to take advantage of.

We can't totally ignore the passing game as they have two excellent receivers in seniors Sean Meadows and James Cochran. With the easy win last week, the Bucks didn't throw much. Expect that to change some this week. These guys are too good to ignore. The Bucks also have some depth with some good 3rd and 4th receivers.

The Buckeyes ran 53 times (5th) last week for 335 yards (2nd) so they are primarily a running team. I don't expect them to reverse course, but they probably ran more than normal because it was a blowout. 35-40 rushes is probably a reasonable expectation. Conversely, they passed only 12 times, completing 8.

Recommendation: Focus on the run first, but don't ignore the pass. OSU has a lot of weapons so a balanced defense is desirable, with a moderate slant toward the run. The offensive line is the weakness, but put too much pressure on QB Horton and he'll simply run right by the rushing defenders.

Defense
Ohio State's defensive line is anchored by defensive end Wayne Randle. He is undersized at 243 lbs, but don't let that fool you. He is very good. {NOTE: Game doesn't specify R or L DE, so I don't know where he lines up. Errr!!!} The big gaping hole for the Buck defense is definitely the middle of the D Line. They are young and inexperienced at DT. Don't be fooled though. The younguns are backed by a rotation of three very good inside linebackers. They are weaker at OLB with a couple of good players and not much else. The secondary is outstanding, with the nickel corner being as good as the Bucks very good starters, and better than most other schools starters. The safeties are just plain ole excellent. Sticking with a west coast style passing game may be a prudent decision.

Recommendation:
The Ohio State defense isn't invincible. They are weak at defensive tackle and this can be exploited to a degree. However, a very bad Cincinnati team was held to -10 yards rushing last weak, so it won't be a walk in the park. The linebackers prevent the long gains. The secondary is formidable, but the same very bad Cincinnati team managed 198 yards passing, so they aren't invincible. Establish the run, focusing on the weak middle. Keep the Buckeye offense off the field with a ball control offense.

The Buckeyes are very good but believe it or not, they are still fairly young. We can hang with the starters, but the OSU depth is superior. Getting an early lead and hanging on will be our best shot. Expect them to have a big 4th quarter as fatigue sets in for our ballclub.

vex

09-29-2004, 11:50 PM

Defensive Recruiting Strategy

Current Recruits

DE Richard Feliciano (Call) Let's keep after this Texan.

DE Chris Ansell (Call) He says he is into academics, but it looks more like he's a prestige guy trying to sound good on the phone to please his momma.

DT Allen Castillo (Call) I would like to visit, but for one guy, it's not worth it.

DT Leonard Compton (None) Indiana is going to be too tough to beat here IMO.

DT Melvin Salcido (None) Give it up, Stanford wants the guy and he;s already visiting there.

ILB Junior Loomis (Call) - Let's give it a week and see who enters the picture. I think we may have a shot against Oklahoma because they are going after another ILB as well.

OLB Sammie Richardson (Visit) Hopefully he'll want to stay close to home.

CB Darren Miner (Call) Things are looking extremely good here at the moment.

CB Wade Copperfield (Call) We're his only offer at the moment. We just have to hope LSU or Nebraska don't offer.

S Ralph Phillips (Visit & Request visit and offer if he's better than scouted. If he isn't, just forget him)

New Recruits

OLB Clarence Anthony (NC) - Visit...then req. vsit and offer if he's BTS.

ILB J.B. Stephenson (NC) - Visit...then req. vsit and offer if he's BTS.

DT Marty McWilliams (CA) - Call, Req. Visit, & Offer .....don't actually visit

DT Edwin Slattery (CA) - Call

CB Lawrence Rasmussen (OH) - Call

CB Edward Fleming (NC) - Visit....then req. visit and offer if he's BTS.

That's it for the defense. Obviously we may not be able to get to all of these guys since we have to recruit for the offense too:), but let's make sure and contact our current recruits and add some new names to the list too.

cthomer5000

09-30-2004, 09:01 AM

I'm still waiting for reports from the position coaches.

cthomer, I was wondering if you have any recruits you want to visit out in Cali. I've got quite a few players I'd like to visit sometime so I figure it would be best to set up a Cali recruiting trip some week if that works for you.

I'll take a look when I get home tonight and post.

Moving forward, I think the group might want to find a permanent replacement for me though. Someone just got canned here at work, and I'm basiclly shifting to a different department which is going to require a lot more of my time (more overtime work, etc). So i'm going to be without game access a lot more than I was previously (at least in the short term).

I'll be more than happy to keep giving input, I just feel like i'm going to be letting people down with my lack of time to dedicate to this. sorry...

Buzzbee

10-01-2004, 06:30 AM

Dynasty. Losing. Steam.

CraigSca

10-01-2004, 07:09 AM

I'm going to be running this week's sim this morning. In the future I'm going to work off our schedule and if I don't receive word from everyone I'll "fill-in" as the head coach.

cthomer5000

10-01-2004, 08:25 AM

Well, a 90 minute train delay last night effectively stole my TCY time, so.... "i've got nothing." I think you'll be flying blind on the offensive recruiting.

Again, I need to be replaced.

CraigSca

10-01-2004, 08:56 AM

Vex,

I was able to get in the majority of your calls/visits/request visits this week. I did a little offensive recruiting of my own, but I'm not entirely happy with it.

Here's the latest from this week, in the typical garbage format:

Position Name Rank By Position Phone/Visit Further Action This Week Initial Reaction Response to Visit Coaches Impression Decision Criteria
CB Wade Copperfield 180 12 2/1 called a little surprised Better than scouted Prest*/Dist
WR Antoine O'Donnell 63 6 1/0 delighted, pleased about major, didn't like OC Acad*/Dist
TE Jimmy Cunningham 115 5 1/0 surprised, pleased about his major Acad*/Prest
T Bo Blackwell 272 40 2/1 a little surprised, pleased about major, very happy to see teammate on roster Better than scouted Acad*/Prest
T Carlton Grevan 383 59 2/0 mildly pleased, pleased about major will consider, doesn't think he will accept Acad/Dist
G Shane Sanderson 529 61 1/1 visited a little surprised, didn't like OC will consider, doesn't think he will accept a little worse than scouted Prest*/Dist
G Mack Moorthy 336 36 1/1 visited surprised, extremely excited about proximity, happy to see teammate, didn't like OC will give our invitation strong consideration a little worse than scouted Dist/Acad
DE Chris Ansell 2 1 2/2 surprised, pleased about his major, didn't like DC at all strongly considering Clemson, doesn't think he will accept quite a bit better than scouted Acad/Prest
DE Richard Feliciano 8 3 3/2 NO called surprised, pleased about his major, didn't like DC very much will consider, doesn't think he will accept Better than scouted Acad/Prest
DT Bo Connolly 43 1 1/1 surprised, pleased about his major a little worse than scouted Acad*/Dest
CB Darren Miner 156 9 2/1 called positively delighted, pleased about major, didn't like DC at all will consider, doesn't think he will accept Better than scouted Acad*/(dist)
DT Leonard Compton 475 20 0/1 mildly pleased, pleased about major, didn't like DC at all will consider, doesn't think he will accept a little worse than scouted Acad*/dist
DT Melvin Salcido 462 19 1/0 overjoyed will consider, doesn't think he will accept Prest/Dist
OLB Richard Fairly 61 7 1/0 surprised, didn't like DC very much
OLB Sammie Richardson 155 14 0/2 visited a little surprised, pleased about major will consider, doesn't think he will accept better than scouted Acad*/Prest
ILB Junior Loomis 40 5 2/0 called surprised, didn't like DC at all will consider, doesn't think he will accept Prest*/Acad
S Ralph Phillips 518 30 1/1 visited a little surprised, didn't like DC at all a little worse than scouted Prest/Acad
DT Allen Castillo 232 6 2/0 called happy, mildly pleased about proximity will consider, doesn't think he will accept Dist/Acad
TE Corey Adams 702 34 1/0 called mildly pleased, extremely excited about proximity, likes OC, dream to play for us will almost certainly accept invitation Dist/Prest
RB Mario Burgesss 242 21 0/1 visited happy, pleased about major will consider, doesn't think he will accept Better than scouted Acad/Dist
OLB Clarence Anthony 497 26 0/1 visited happy, pleased about major will consider, doesn't think he will accept Better than scouted Acad*/Dist
ILB J.B. Stephenson 358 23 0/1 visited mildly pleased, didn't like DC at all will consider, doesn't think he will accept Better than scouted Prest/Acad
CB Edward Fleming 291 22 0/1 visited mildly pleased, pleased about major, didn't like DC at all will consider, doesn't think he will accept Better than scouted Acad/Dist
DT Marty McWilliams 350 10 1/0 called a little surprised Prest/Acad
QB Nate Fink 57 4 1/0 called mildly pleased, pleased about academics Acad/Dist
CB Lawrence Rasmussen 344 26 1/0 called seemed happy, pleased about major, didn't like DC at all Acad/Dist
DT Edwin Slattery 624 28 1/0 called extremely happy, pleased about major Acad*/Dist

No upsets as far as conference play, and (of course) Ohio State slaughtered Marshall, 41-13. I will be simming our game against them on Monday morning.

CraigSca

10-01-2004, 08:58 AM

I'll ask internally first - anyone wanna move from position coach to offensive recruiting coordinator?

CraigSca

10-01-2004, 09:09 AM

vex

10-01-2004, 09:13 AM

I'm not so pleased with my week of recruiting either.

Raven Hawk

10-01-2004, 01:27 PM

Hey, we got our first two visits! A TE (Corey Adams, #702 nationally) who idolizes us and G Mack Moorthy (#280 nationally).

DTs Castillo and Feliciano still aren't visiting anyone and neither are our CB candidates Darren Miner and Wade Copperfield.
Let's notify the local strip club that recruits are starting to visit. Tell them just to charge it to our account. :D

Raven Hawk

10-03-2004, 10:53 AM

The Offensive Line looks like its in good shape for Ohio State. I'd say bump up starter's playing time by 2 pts for LT, LG, C, and RG. Bump it up 1 point for RT.

vex

10-03-2004, 08:25 PM

If any of the defensive position coaches have a recruit we should go after, give me a shout before 12 or so tonight because that's when I'll put up the next week of contacts.

Balldog

10-03-2004, 08:31 PM

I'll submit gameplan early Monday morning.

MikeVick7

10-03-2004, 10:34 PM

Are we still playing the game on Monday since the board was down all weekend? If so...here is the gameplan vs Ohio State:

Defensive Gameplan vs Ohio State

Primary Formation: 3-4

Depth Chart

Defensive Line - (Playing Time)
LE - Blaine Finch (3)
RE - CJ Schmaltz (6)
DE3 - Timothy Carter
DE4 - Mario Beethoven

NT - David Finley (5)
DT2 - Myron Branch (3)
DT3 - Ian Lynnwood
DT4 - Harold Alston

Linebackers
SILB - Herman Sanderson (6)
WILB - Neal Hollins (7)
ILB3 - Ethan Alexander
ILB4 - Marcus Perez

SOLB - Steve Durham (4)
WOLB - Thurman Arnswaldt (4)
OLB3 - Lorenzo Roberts
OLB4 - Leslie Davis

*Orient LB by Weak/Strong

Defensive Backs
CB1 - Ralph Spaulding (5)
CB2 - Henry Westbrook (5)
CB3 - Jorge Montgomery
CB4 - AJ McKenzie
CB5 - Jessie Cortez

SS - OJ Brooks (6)
FS - Bubba Flynn (7)
S3 - Roy Murphy
s4 - Jessie Cortez

Orient CB by placing top CB against top WR
Double Cover top WR - 30
Double Cover 2nd best WR - 30

Run Expectation
First Down - (84/82/68/51)
Second Down - (84/75/54/47)
Third Down - (85/35/25/30)
Fourth Down - (87/34/20/32)

Tendencies
Goal Line - 50
Nickel Package - 50
Tendency to blitz - 60
Dime Package - 50
Prevent Package - 30
Blitz multiple players - 60

Blitz percentage by position
WOLB - 20
WILB - 10
SILB - 30
SOLB - 15
CB1 - 0
CB2 - 0
SS - 20
FS - 5

Pass Coverage in normal situations
Man to Man - 45
Bump & Run - 10
2-Deep Zone - 25
3-Deep Zone - 10
4-Deep Zone - 10

vex

10-03-2004, 11:02 PM

I guess if we have the gameplans and recruiting in by monday morning, we're all systems go.

vex

10-03-2004, 11:03 PM

Dola

Is anyone going to take over the offensive recruiting coordinator position?

vex

10-04-2004, 12:55 AM

Defensive Recruiting Strategy - Week 4

Current Recruits

DL

Richard Feliciano DE - Phone (We're actually still in the drivers seat here)

Chris Ansell DE - None (It just isn't looking good here, sorry Quik.)

Allen Castillo DT - Phone (This could be rough, K-State is on him now, he's from Oklahoma and he favors distance, so this seems to have taken a turn for the worse.

Leonard Compton DT - None (Only phone or visit if we have extra after everything else)

Melvin Salcido DT - None (Let's wait, watch and see what happens with him and Stanford.)

Edwin Slattery DT - None (He looks like he's going to stay in Cali)

Bo Connolly DT - None (Still Visiting Michigan)

Marty McWilliams DT - Phone (Let's stay after him, passively.)

LB

J.B. Stephenson ILB - Visit (This guy is going to be tougher to grab than expected)

Junior Loomis ILB - Phone (Let's stay after this guy)

Clarence Anthony OLB - None (Looks like Wake is going to get a stud)

Sammie Richardson OLB - Visit (Hopefully, Colorado is too far away for him)

Richard Fairley OLB - None (Looks like a Bulldog)

DB

Darren Miner CB - Phone (Hopefully we can keep him home)

Edward Fleming CB - Visit (We are looking really good here IMO)

Wade Copperfield CB - Visit (Could he be the other part of an awesome CB tandem?)

Lawrence Rasmussen CB - Phone (Let's stay in contact this week and see what happens with Fleming and Copperfield)

Ralph Phillips S - None - We shouldn't have even gone after him in the first place.

New Recruits

I had a lot typed out, but I lost it, luckily I had saved the current recruits typeup.

Casey Batista DT - Visit...Req. Visit & Offer if he's BTS.

Jim Winters S - Visit...Req. Visit & Offer if he's BTS.

Keith Banks OLB - Visit...Req. Visit & Offer if he's BTS.

Code

Blue Text = Top priority this week.
Green Text = Still an important player, but either the odds aren't good or we have a better shot elsewhere.
Orange Text = It would be nice to phone this player, but if phones or visits are limited, this player can go a week w/o being contacted.
Red Text = Forget it.

Balldog

10-04-2004, 07:33 AM

OFFENSIVE GAME PLAN VS. OHIO STATE
Official

Depth Chart - QB / RB / RCV
PT
QB1 Spragan, Kenny 8
QB2 Amaya, Justin
QB3 Walk-on

FB1 Sweeney, Earnest 6
FB2 Hickman, Clyde
FB3

FL Brodie, Trent 4
SE Wertz, Kenneth 4
WR Clark, Donald
WR Forbes, Earl
WR Harmon, Julio

TE1 Mackie, Jack 6
TE2 Gilman, Kevin
TE3 Rivers, Rob

RB1 Macri, Orlando 2
RB2 Linquist, Gino
RB3 Ramirez, BJ
3rd Macri, Orlando

Depth Chart - OL / Kicking
PT
LT Lentzner, Newt 8
LG Matthews, Nathan 7
C Bednarsh, Ricky 8
RG Wayne, Cedric 6
RT Miller, Kevin 4
B T Frederick, Hugh
B T Morton, Bobby
B G Buckner, Glenn
B G Everett, Adrian
B C Walk-on

OFFENSIVE GAMEPLAN

Running percentage in normal situations

1-2 3-7 8-10 11+
1st Dwn 57 55 48 44
2nd Dwn 67 51 60 38
3rd Dwn 58 23 18 19
4th Dwn 59 0 0 0

Tendencies

Willingness to go for it on 4th Dwn: 50%
Willingness to run the ball inside the opponent's 20: 60%

Run direction by percentage

LE LT LG C RG RT RE
8 16 21 20 19 8 8

Pass distance attempt by percentage in normal situations

Scr 1-10 11-20 21-30 31+
10 45 32 8 5

Run Details

Finesse runs as a percentage of running plays

1-2 3-7 8-10 11+
1st Dwn 18 21 16 0
2nd Dwn 14 12 10 0
3rd Dwn 8 9 0 0
4th Dwn 0 0 0 0

Tendencies

Use of option running plays: 0%

Percentage of overall carries by position

RB FB QB WB
95 5 0 0

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 01:47 PM

Sweet guys...I just got back from a all-morning doctor's appt. for my son and I'm heading to the train in about 15 mins. I'll sim and post tonight...

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 01:50 PM

Also, since no one has requested moving up to offensive recruiting coordinator, I'm going to offer it to mckerney, since he was next in line for a spot.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 09:20 PM

I printed out all the details of the offensive and defensive game plans so I could input the parameters on the train tonight. Unfortunately, my printer refused to print the percentage of passes at the various distances (the printout was truncated). Therefore, though I knew Balldog wished to "open it up", I decided it was best to keep our parameters the same as week 1. Also, my recruiting spreadsheet is on my other PC. I tried to email myself the file so I could add to it, but it didn't come across successfully. Because of this, the recruiting spreadsheet only lists new recruits we contacted this week, as well as recruits who are no longer influenced by additional phone calls/visits. Vexroid, I was able to phone/visit everyone you wanted.

Pos Name National Pos Rank Phone/Visit Preferences Init Reaction Reaction to Visit Request
DT Casey Batista 422 15 0/1 Acad/Prest thanked us for visit, didn't like DC at all, better than scouted probably will accept invitation
S Jim Winters 0/1 Dist/Acad delighted to receive attention, mildly pleased about proximity, didn't like DC very much, better than scouted probably will accept invitation
OLB Keith Banks 596 34 0/1 Dist/Acad happy to receive visit, mildly pleased by proximity, worse than scouted
FB Perry Hughes 799 13 1/0 overjoyed, mildly pleased about proximity probably will accept invitation
DE Richard Feliciano no longer need to contact
OLB Sammie Richardson no longer need to contact

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 09:38 PM

Ohio State (2-0) at North Carolina State (1-0), no TV

In their first two games, #6 Ohio State has defeated their two opponents by a combined score of 82-23. Ohio State currently leads the country in rushing (296.5 ypg) and is #6 in rushing defense (6.5 ypg). In only our 2nd game, we face a top 10 team. How will the Wolfpack fare?

It’s a rainy, 45-degree Saturday here in Raleigh, North Carolina. The referees greet the captains of both teams at midfield. North Carolina State wins the toss and elects to receive. A roar is heard from the 53,400-strong Wolfpack faithful. They’ve been tailgating since 6am this morning, and the crowd has turned raucous as they anxiously await an upset of the vaunted Ohio State Buckeyes.

The Buckeyes line up on the field for the kickoff, and we are ready. Watson kicks the ball 6 yards deep into the N.C. State end zone, and Kenneth Wertz risks it by attempting a return. He is stopped on the 18 yard line, and that’s where the Wolfpack will begin their first drive.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 09:39 PM

On first and 10 from the 18, Ohio State comes out in a 50 alignment and the call goes to Orlando Macri. Macri runs off left tackle and is immediately stopped for a 1 yard loss. On 2nd and 11 Spragan attempts his first pass of the day and connects with Kenneth Wertz for an 8 yard gain. This brings up a pivotal 3rd and 3 as the Wolfpack need the momentum at the beginning of the game to even contemplate an upset. A screen is called to Orlando Macri, he bobs and weaves but is only able to get 2 yards and it’ll be 4th and long 1. N.C. State has to be disappointed, but they have to feel they CAN move the football against this team. McCarthy gets the call on the punt, it travels 38 yards and a fair catch is called at the Ohio State 35. 12:37 left in the 1st.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 09:40 PM

Now, it’s a chance for the Wolfpack to face the #1 running attack in the nation. On 1st and 10 Mercury Schneider runs around the left end through a giant hole. 32 yards later, he’s finally dragged down by OLB Steve Durham. Hmm…this is not a good sign. On the next play Schneider takes it again, but is stopped when Herman Sanderson reads the play – 2 yard gain. 2nd and 8 – same play again, this time Schneider is successful and gains 6 yards, bringing up a huge 3rd and 2 at the N.C. State 25. The FB Omar Hardy gets the call and it’s read perfectly by the linebacking duo of Sanderson and Arnswaldt – 3 yard loss! Note: all 4 plays run by Ohio State have been to the left side. I wonder if MikeVick will be making adjustments?  4th and 5 at the NCSU 28 – does Ohio State go for it, or kick the field goal? They’re going for it! QB Jim Horton fades back and throws to Howard, OLB Steve Durham steps in front to bat the ball away and the ball is turned over on downs! On the sideline, head coach Craigsca is seen congratulating MikeVick on a great defensive stop. 10:08 left in the 1st quarter.

vex

10-04-2004, 09:41 PM

Nice stop!

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 09:47 PM

Since Orlando Macri was stopped on the first drive, Balldog puts the call into Gino Linquist to get a carry. Ohio State is blitzing and Linquist rides the block of Newt Lentzner around the left end for a huge gain of 15 yards. The partisan crowd in Raleigh roars as the Wolfpack get their first 1st down of the day. 1st and 10 at the N.C. State 43. Ohio State again blitzes two linebackers, as Spragan attempts the pass to Trent Brodie. This ball falls harmlessly incomplete as it was well-defended by the cornerback. 2nd and 10. No blitz this time, but facing a 2-deep zone, Spragan again passes, this time to Kenneth Wertz. Again, a heads-up play by an Ohio State cornerback defends the pass and brings up a 3rd and 10. Ohio State seems to be blitzing a lot (perhaps suggesting a big play in the future?) and this time they call on a safety blitz. Spragan connects with Trent Brodie, but he’s brought down by the linebacker after a short 3 yard gain. N.C. State will have to punt. 44 yard punt, 3 yard return…Ohio State starts on their own 13, 8:18 left in the 1st.

Ohio State again begins with a run, but they try to get cute this time calling for a trap. The SS OJ Brooks cheats and stops Horton for no gain! 2nd and 10. Horton tries to take it himself on the next play and is dropped for a 2 yard loss by OJ Brooks (again) and Thurman Arnswaldt. 3rd and 12! Horton drops back to pass and Mario Beethoven blast past his block, dropping Horton for the sack! The 6 yard loss on the play brings up a 4th and 18 for Ohio State on their own 5! Looks like good field position for the Wolfpack, barring any mistakes. A horrible 26 yard punt, and a 12 yard return by Kenneth Wertz means N.C. State STARTS on the OSU 19! WILB Neal Hollins is injured on the play, but it doesn’t say it’s serious. Let’s cross our fingers. 6:40 left in the 1st.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 09:49 PM

Huge, huge, huge series for N.C. State here….a touchdown would be almost a requirement, a FG a minor disappointment. No points would be a disaster. On 1st and 10, Orland Macri gets the ball and finds a small hole for a 5 yard gain. Newt Lentzner knocked the opposing defender flat (2nd good block by Lentzner in the game). 2nd and 5. A handoff to Gino Linquist nets 5 yards and a first down – Kevin Miller gets the KRB. 1st and goal at the 9! Balldog elects to pass on 1st down, and Spragan finds RB Clyde Hickman in the flat for a 3 yard gain. 2nd and goal at the 6. Gino Linquist gets the call again and is stopped for a 1 yard loss after trying to go around the right end. 3rd and goal at the 7. Big call here…what will it be? Not surprisingly, it’s a pass. Spragan fades back and sees his first target is double-covered….he bides a little time by moving in the pocket and then makes his decision – a pass to true freshman backup TE Kevin Gilman. Spragan throws into Gilman’s outstretched hands for the 9 yard TD pass! Allen’s kick is good, and N.C. State has a 7-0 lead over #6 Ohio State with 4:25 left in the 1st quarter!

vex

10-04-2004, 09:52 PM

We're leading!!!

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 09:52 PM

Allen, charged up by the insanely loud crowd and the early 7-0 lead, boots the ball beyond the end line for a touchback. Ohio State will start their drive on their own 20. Holmes runs the ball on 1st down and is dropped after 2 yards by OLB Steve Durham and Ethan Alexander. 2nd and 8. The FB Omar Hardy runs the ball up the middle and gains 7 yards. 3rd and 1 now, and another big play for the Wolfpack defense. Arnswaldt and Alexander are blitzing, but they’re fooled by a QB sneak by Horton that nets him a large 10 yard gain. 1st and 10 at the OSU 39. Horton tries a pass on first down, but OJ Brooks is there to defend, bringing up 2nd and 10. A trick reverse by OSU nets them 9 yards, and again it’s a 3rd and 1 for the Buckeyes. Holmes runs off left tackle and CB Ralph Spaulding drops him in the backfield for a 3 yard loss! OSU will have to punt! A nice 46 yard punt with no return means N.C. State has their back to the wall at their own 9. The Wolfpack need to string a couple first downs together here, to prevent OSU from receiving great field position… :54 left in the 1st.

Balldog gets cocky and calls for Spragan to pass from his own 9. He spots the TE Jack Mackie and connects for a 7 yard gain. 2nd and 3. Orland Macri carries the ball, but is stopped immediately for a one yard loss. That’s the end of the 1st quarter, N.C. State 7, Ohio State 0.

vex

10-04-2004, 09:54 PM

Nice 1st quarter Pack!

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:02 PM

2nd quarter. 3rd and 4 at the N.C. State 15. Spragan attempts the pass to Mackie again but he’s hurried and forces a bad throw that drops harmlessly to the turf. Need a good punt here…39 yards, no return. Not bad…could be worse. OSU starts on their own 46, 14:46 left in the half.

On first down, we’re caught flat-footed by a surprise deep pattern. 47 yards later, Ohio State has it first and goal at our 7 yard line. Horton takes it himself on the next play and is stopped for no gain by Thurman Arnswaldt. 2nd and goal. Horton tries again on this play and gains 4 yards over the left guard – CJ Schmaltz and Ethan Alexander combine on the stop. 3rd and goal at the Wolfpack 3 – all 53,400 Wolfpack fans are standing and screaming. Horton calls for a pass and throws to Mercury Schneider. Unfortunately for the faithful, he’s open and the Buckeyes have tied it, 7-7. 13:08 left in the half.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:05 PM

The kickoff is 4 yards deep, and Trent Brodie returns it 29 yards to the N.C. State 25. I just noticed, there have been ZERO penalties called so far this game. Go figure. 1st and 10. Spragan throws in the flat to Macri and he bobs and weaves for 6 yards on his own. 2nd and 4 at the 31. Gino Linquist runs off left guard but is stopped after a yard. 3rd and 3. Spragan throws to the flat again, this time finding Gino Linquist. Linquist finds a hole and is finally dropped after a 13 yard gain! 1st and 10 at the 45. Spragan drops back again but he’s picked off for the first turnover on the game – argh! The interception is returned 33 yards down to the N.C. State 20. Ok, MikeVick – time to turn it up. 10:43 left in the half.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:12 PM

1st and 10 at the N.C. State 20. Horton takes it himself for a 7 yard gain on first down. 2nd and 3. Horton tries again, but Herman Sanderson and Ethan Alexander throw off their blocks and stop him after a yard. 3rd and 2 at the 12. Holmes gets the carry and gains 3 after a key block. 1st down Buckeyes at the 9. The QB Horton runs the option, elects to take it himself and is buried for a 4 yard loss by Herman Sanderson. 2nd and goal at the 13. Horton fades back on second down and throws to Hardy for a 12 yard gain. 3rd and goal at the 1 yard line. Big, big play here. Horton takes it himself via the QB sneak and gains the requisite yard – Ohio State touchdown. Ohio State 14, N.C. State 7, 7:32 left in the half.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:15 PM

A kickoff to the 1 is returned 26 yards by Ralph Spaulding to the 27. On first and 10 Orlando Macri follows Lentzner’s block for a 10 yard gain. 1st and 10 at the 37. Oh look – a penalty. Offensive holding on NC State – 1st and 21 – ugh. An underthrown pass by Spragan to Kenneth Wertz makes it 2nd and 21. Macri runs off the right guard, but no one on the Buckeyes is fooled – 2 yard loss. 3rd and 23. Spragan attempts a pass to Kenneth Wertz, but he drops it. Ugh. 4th and 23, send in the punting unit. 42 yard punt and a fair catch. 5:19 left in the half.

1st and 10 for OSU at their own 34. An option play is run by Horton who takes it himself. Herman Sanderson followed him the entire way and drops him for a 3 yard loss. 2nd and 13. Horton runs again (jebus) and is stopped at the line of scrimmage by SS OJ Brooks. 3rd and 13. Horton throws a pass to Cochran, but it’s underthrown – 4th and 13. 42 yard punt, 4 yard return. 3:53 left in the half.

1st and 10 at their own 31 for the Wolfpack. All 53,400 fans are standing, willing this team to make a move offensively. A trap by Orlando Macri nets 4 yards. 2nd and 6. Spragan connects with WR Donald Clark for an 8 yard reception and a first down. 1st and 10 from the 43 – 2:38 left. Spragan fades back again but can’t find anyone…he’s blindsided and sacked for a 6 yard loss (sack allowed by Lentzner). 2nd and 16. Surprisingly, Balldog calls Macri’s name on 2nd and 16 and the RB responds with a 13 yard run (KRB by Bednarsh). 3rd and 3 – 1:31 left. Spragan fades back and throws….intercepted by DE Randle at the OSU 49 and returned 7 yards. 1st and 10 OSU at the NC State 44. 1:21 left in the half.

Mercury Schneider gets the call and is dropped for a 1 yard loss by Herman Sanderson. Schneider has only run the ball 4 times but has 39 yards (32 of it on his first carry). 2nd and 11. Horton throws, but it’s underthrown. 57 seconds left. Horton fades back on 3rd down and is dropped by the NT David Finley for a 6-yard sack! 4th and 17 at their own 49, and for some reason OSU calls time out. 33 yard punt, 2 yard return.

1st and 10 at the NCSU 20, 42 seconds in the half. Macri runs off left guard – no gain. Macri runs again….1 yard gain, and that’s the half. Ohio State 14, N.C. State 7.

Total Offense
Ohio State: 118 yards, 6 first downs
NC State: 100 yards, 6 first downs

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:24 PM

3rd quarter

N.C. State’s Allen kicks off to the OSU 5 yard line, returned by Meadows for 20 yards to their own 25. 1st and 10. Holmes carries the ball on first down and gains 3 yards after being dropped by Sanderson and Westbrook. 2nd and 7. Mercury Schneider runs forward and is stopped for no gain by Flynn and Sanderson. CJ Schmaltz drove through his block to dissolve the play. 3rd and 7. The Wolfpack crowd begins to awaken….surprisingly, Schneider runs the ball on 3rd down and is stopped cold after a single yard by NT David Finley. 4th and 6! 37 yard punt, 7 yard return, ball on the NC State 41 yard line. 12:33 left in the 3rd quarter.

Spragan throws a screen to Orlando Macri but he’s taken down behind the line for a 2 yard loss. 2nd and 12 at the 39. Illegal motion on NC State, still no penalties against OSU (favoritism, favoritism! ). 2nd and 17. Gino Linquist runs the ball but is stopped for 0 yards. 3rd and 17. Spragan’s pass to Hickman is incomplete – Ohio State’s Crawford defends the pass. Time for us to punt…23 yard punt (ugh), no return. Ohio State will start on their 43, 11:08 left in the 3rd.

Schneider runs the ball and moves the pack forward for a 5 yard run. 2nd and 5. Horton runs a counterplay and finds a big hole – 15 yard gain. 1st and 10 at our 37. Holmes carries off left guard and gains 5 – stopped by Sanderson and Schmaltz. 2nd and 5. Hardy carries the ball up the middle, finds a seam and is finally dropped after an 8 yard gain. Uh oh…our defense is looking tired. 1st and 10 at the NCSU 24. Horton takes it, but is dropped for a 1 yard loss by Ethan Alexander and Sherman Sanderson. Holmes gets the call and gains 3 – Sanderson gets yet another tackle. 3rd and 8 at our 22. Horton throws a screen and finds Floyd open…he moves through the crowd and is stopped after a 9 yard gain. First down at the 13 – ugh. A run around left end by Horton gains 5. 2nd and 5 at the 8. False start by OSU – hallelujah! 2nd and 10. Because of the penalty, Horton attempts a pass and is nailed by Finley and Schmaltz for a sack and a loss of 7 yards. 3rd and 17 at the 20. Horton fades back but can’t find anyone so he zigs and zags for a 6 yard gain on the scramble. 4th and 11 at our 14 – field goal time. Watson attempts the 31 yard field goal, but OJ Brooks breaks through the line and blocks it! Mercury Schneider collects the ball at his own 17 but is stopped there! Turn over on downs! BIG PLAY! 5:11 left in the 3rd.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:28 PM

On first down Kenny Spragan attempts the pass and is intercepted for the 3rd time of the day. Ohio State has it 1st and 10 at the NC State 24. UGH! 5:02 left in the 3rd.

Hardy runs off right guard for Ohio State is gains 2. 2nd and 8. Attempted pass to Cochran is defended by Arnswaldt – incomplete. 3rd and 8 – big play….nope. Schneider collects a pass and gains 11 down to the N.C. State 11. On first down, Schmaltz drives through the line and drops Horton for a 3 yard loss. 2nd and 13. Hardy gets the call and delivers 3 yards up the middle. 3rd and 10. Horton fades back and again Finley breaks through the line for the 6 yard sack. 4th and 16 at the N.C. State 17. 34 yard FG by Watson is good. Ohio State 17, N.C. State 7. 2:02 left in the 3rd.

The kickoff is 6 yards deep and Ralph Spaulding returns it 27 yards to the 21. On 1st down, Macri is nailed for a 2 yard loss, but Ohio State is called for piling on. 15 yard penalty and a first down. 1st and 10 at the 34. Spragan pass attempt to Macri is defended by the OSU linebacker – 2nd and 10. Macri runs around the right end for 4 yards, but that brings up a 3rd and 6. False start, N.C. State. 3rd and 11 – ugh. Spragan attempts the pass, but Randle breaks through the protection and drops him for a 7 yard sack (allowed by Matthews). 4th and 18. We’ve been held to 3 yards total offense this quarter . 36 yard punt, 15 yard return…but a FUMBLE! Recovered by Ohio State after an additional 10 yards …1st and 10 at our 37. 5 seconds left in the 3rd.

Horton runs off left guard for 3 yards. 2nd and 7 at the 34. End of the 3rd quarter.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:31 PM

. False start, Ohio State. 2nd and 12. Holmes runs off the right guard for a 2 yard gain – OJ Brooks knocked down Ohio State’s Law to wreck the play. 3rd and 10. Horton completes an 18 yard pass (ugh) to Howard. 1st and 10 at the 19. Schneider runs up the middle for an 8 yard gain. 2nd and 2 at the 11. Horton runs off the left guard for a 3 yard loss by OJ Brooks. 3rd and 5. Horton runs off the right guard, gains a yard but the slippery ball is fumbled and recovered by David Finley! NC State has the ball at their own 15. 12:08 left in the game. Time for the offense to come alive.

Macri runs off left guard for 2 yards. 2nd and 8. Spragan attempts the pass, but it’s blocked at the line. 3rd and 8. Offsides, Ohio State. 3rd and 3. Spragan passes, but it’s dropped by Gino Linquist. 4th and 3. 21 yard punt, 7 yard return, but an illegal block causes Ohio State to start on their own 43. We’ve been held to negative 5 yards in the second half – it looks like our offense just doesn’t have it :(.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:33 PM

1st and 10 for Ohio State – 11:04 left. Hardy gains 1 yard on the carry – Sanderson and Durham on the stop. Horton drops back to pass and floats it to Howard, but Bubba Flynn crushes the WR as the ball arrives to force the incompletion. 3rd and 9. Illegal use of the hands, OSU – 3rd and 19. Horton fades back to pass to Mercury Schneider, but Bubba Flynn is blitzing and blocks the ball at the line. 4th and 19. 36 yard punt, 6 yard return. 9:58 left.

1st and 10 for the Wolfpack at their own 36. Spragan passes to Forbes, but it’s dropped. 2nd and 10. Spragan to Kenneth Wertz – Giangrave of OSU defends the pass. 3rd and 10. Spragan again attempts a pass, looks away from double coverage and connects with Clark for 8 yards. 4th and 2, 9:16 left. Do we go for it from our own 44? Nope…38 yard punt, 5 yard return. 1st and 10 OSU at their own 23. 9:09 left.

A long pass to Cochran is completed for 27 yards (2nd big pass of the day). 1st and 10 at midfield. Mercury Schneider gains 7 off the right guard. 2nd and 3. Horton takes it himself and gains 7 of his own. 1st down at the 36. A trap to Horton nets 3, but add 15 due to unnecessary roughness by the Wolfpack. It looks like the frustration is starting to set in. An offtackle run by Horton nets a loss of a yard – Schmaltz and Sanderson get the stop. 2nd and 11. Schneider gains 3 up the middle. 3rd and 8. A counter to by Schneider finds a big hole and he’s finally dragged down at the 2 after a gain of 14. 1st and goal at the NC State 2.  False start on OSU. 1st and goal at the 7. A trap by Hardy loses a yard. 2nd and goal at the 8. Horton takes it himself and gains six, but he’s eventually stopped by Sanderson ( I can’t wait to see how many tackles Herman has). 3rd and goal at the 2. Horton goes around the left end, finds a hole and scores the TD. Ohio State 24, N.C. State 7, 4:07 left in the game.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:35 PM

The kickoff sails through the end zone for the touchback. 1st and 10 for NC State at the 20. Some of the faithful are making their way to the exits . Despite Ohio State’s nickel defense, Spragan connects with Clark for a 32 yard pass play. 1st and 10 at the OSU 48. Holding on NC State, 1st and 20. Pass to Kenneth Wertz is underthrown by Spragan. 2nd and 20. Spragan finds Mackie for a 17 yard gain – 3rd and 3. Spragan throws in Brodie’s general direction but it’s defended by OSU. 4th and 3. Balldog sends Allen out to attempt a 58 yard FG, and it’s GOOD. Wow. Ohio State 24, N.C. State 10. 3:02 left.

For some reason we don’t go for an onside kick and it’s returned to the Ohio State 13. 1st and 10. Horton is stopped by Sanderson for a 1 yard loss. NC State time out. Horton completes a pass by Hardy for 6 yards. 3rd and 5. Incomplete pass on 3rd down, bringing out the punt team. 27 yard punt and a fair catch. NC State ball on the OSU 45 – 2:12 left in the game.

Spragan fades back and faces a man-to-man bump and run. He finds Clark open and connects for a 17 yard gain. 1st and 10 at the 28. Ohio State’s Lombard busts through the line to hurry Spragan into a poor throw. 2nd and 10. Bordano sacks Spragan for a 6 yard loss. 3rd and 16. Ugh, another sack. 4th and 22. A pass to Kenneth Wertz is defended by Ohio State’s Linton, and the ball is turned over on downs. 59 seconds left in the game.

A 2 yard run by Horton (Sanderson on the stop). Horton takes a knee on the next play, and this one is over. Ohio State 24, N.C. State 10. Sigh.

vex

10-04-2004, 10:40 PM

I knew that Allen kid had a leg:)

Hey, I'm not too disappointed. It was a non-conference game against a superior opponent and we didn't get blown out. Good game guys!

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:43 PM

New files are uploaded. Check out Herman Sanderson's performance - 20 tackles, including 7 TFLs (a record).

I plan to run our next sim (at #13 Virginia Tech) on Thursday.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:49 PM

I agree, Vex. Our defense really shut down their offense. Looking back, I really wish I had changed the pass length percentages. Maybe, just maybe we would have been able to change the game somewhere if we had opened it up just a little. Right before sim time, I took a long at Spragan's interception rating to see if I would make an adjustment. After looking at it, I had very little faith in his ability so thought it best to just stay with the same ball control type passing attack. Even playing it conservative, he still threw 3 interceptions :(.

'grats to Quik for David Finley - he and Sanderson were both monsters out there today.

VTech is another Wing-T type football team (it's basically the Stanley Northern show) and I feel confident that our defense can stop them. Will our offense be able to do anything? VTech shut down two very mediocre teams in W. Michigan and Duke. It's our first ACC game - so it's a very big game.

vex

10-04-2004, 10:55 PM

And we're a 14 point underdog.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 10:55 PM

Box Score: Ohio State at North Carolina State
Raleigh, NC.

Week 4, 2004

Attendance: 53,400 (53,800).

Weather: 45 degrees, rain.

1Q: 04:25 NCST - Kevin Gilman 7 pass from Kenny Spragan.
1Q: 04:25 NCST - Vincent Allen extra point.
2Q: 13:08 OHST - Mercury Schneider 3 pass from Jim Horton.
2Q: 13:08 OHST - Adrian Watson extra point.
2Q: 07:32 OHST - Jim Horton 1 run.
2Q: 07:32 OHST - Adrian Watson extra point.
3Q: 02:02 OHST - Adrian Watson 34 field goal.
4Q: 04:07 OHST - Jim Horton 2 run.
4Q: 04:07 OHST - Adrian Watson extra point.
4Q: 03:02 NCST - Vincent Allen 58 field goal.

Game MVP: OHST 56 Brock Salerno

Ohio State 0 14 3 7 - 24
North Carolina State 7 0 0 3 - 10

Team Statistics OHST NCST

First Downs 16 9

Total Rushes 58 21
Net Rushing Yards 145 28
Yards Per Carry 2.5 1.3
Rushing Yards 199 60
Tckld Loss/Yards 14-29 5-7
Sacked/Yards Lost 4-25 4-25

Pass Attempts 16 32
Completions 8 14
Passing Yards 133 129
Yards Per Attempt 8.3 4.0
Interceptions 0 3
Fumbles/Lost 2/1 0/0

Total Plays 74 53
Total Yards 278 157
Yards Per Play 3.7 2.9

3rd Down Plays 9/21 2/13

Penalties 7 5
Penalty Yards 60 46

Avg. Drive Start OWN 40 OWN 29
Time Of Possession 36:48 23:12

North Carolina State Individual Statistics

Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD Stufd Sackd
46 Macri 12 33 2.7 13 0 5 0
21 Linquist 5 20 4.0 15 0 2 0
3 Spragan 4 -25 -6.2 0 0 0 4

Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int
3 Spragan 32 14 129 4.0 32 1 3

Receiving Catch Yards Avg YAC Long TD
80 Clark 4 65 16.2 14 32 0
46 Macri 3 6 2.0 9 6 0
94 Mackie 2 24 12.0 0 17 0
21 Linquist 1 13 13.0 10 13 0
49 Hickman 1 3 3.0 0 3 0
99 Gilman 1 7 7.0 9 7 1
87 Wertz 1 8 8.0 0 8 0
6 Brodie 1 3 3.0 0 3 0

Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD
87 Wertz 5 31 6.2 0

Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD
47 Spaulding 2 53 26.5 0
87 Wertz 1 24 24.0 0
6 Brodie 1 29 29.0 0

Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20
11 McCarthy 8 281 35.1 44 2

Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att
7 Allen 1 1 58 1 1

Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD
98 Sanderson 20 4 0.0 0 0 0
59 Arnswaldt 7 5 0.0 0 0 0
27 Brooks 6 6 0.0 0 0 0
58 Durham 6 3 0.0 0 0 0
91 Finley 5 1 2.5 0 0 0
30 Flynn 5 0 0.0 0 0 0
57 Alexander 4 4 0.0 0 0 0
73 Schmaltz 3 4 0.5 0 0 0
21 Linquist 3 0 0.0 0 0 0
47 Spaulding 3 0 0.0 0 0 0
6 Brodie 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
11 McCarthy 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
54 Finch 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
90 Beethoven 1 1 1.0 0 0 0
31 Westbrook 1 2 0.0 0 0 0
80 Clark 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
77 Lentzner 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
69 Miller 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
40 Montgomery 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
55 Roberts 0 1 0.0 0 0 0

Miscellaneous Fumb FForc Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd
77 Lentzner 0 0 0 0 3 2
79 Matthews 0 0 0 0 1 1
82 Sweeney 0 0 0 0 0 1
6 Brodie 0 1 0 0 0 0
50 Bednarsh 0 0 0 0 1 0
91 Finley 0 0 1 0 0 0
30 Flynn 0 1 0 0 0 0

Player Stokes Awarded
30 Bubba Flynn 4
3 Kenny Spragan 3
46 Orlando Macri 3
98 Herman Sanderson 3
21 Gino Linquist 2
91 David Finley 2
58 Steve Durham 2
27 O.J. Brooks 2
77 Newt Lentzner 1
7 Vincent Allen 1
90 Mario Beethoven 1
57 Ethan Alexander 1
31 Henry Westbrook 1
47 Ralph Spaulding 1

MikeVick7

10-04-2004, 10:57 PM

I really do enjoy holding a guy for 27 yards rushing on 32 carries...even though it was in defeat. If only we could have made just one play on offense or defense to give us a little momentum. That could have easily made this into a different game.

Herman Sanderson's my guy by the way.

MikeVick7

10-04-2004, 10:59 PM

Lost Hollins for 5 weeks. Ouchie.

vex

10-04-2004, 11:00 PM

Looks like gameballs went to Herman Sanderson and David Finley, according to the players of the week screen.

Luckily after this game against Va Tech, we get Wake and UNC.

CraigSca

10-04-2004, 11:02 PM

Yeah, I'm hoping that Wake and UNC are the cure for what ails us. Well, UNC anyway...you never know about Wake.

QuikSand

10-05-2004, 08:28 AM

As of now, it seems that our top recruit along the DL is west-coaster Marty McWilliams. He rates an 87 "fit" and after two calls, we are atop the list of pursuing schools in terms of prestige. If we get a shot at a CA recruiting trip, it would be great to see him -- but I'm hoping our calls and invite might be enough.

It looks like we are also in the lead for DT Casey Batista. Air Force leads us in academics, but they have yet to make him an offer. We have a shot there.

We are definitely in with the big guns for monster DE Chris Ansell - with several top teams after him now. Too bad... at some point, we probably need to decide collectively on a strategy with a "top target" like him. I don't think we can make a half-hearted play for top-tier recruits -- the only way we land someone like him is with a full court press. We probably need to decide as a group at the outset of next year's recruiting season if there are specific standout talents who look worthy of that kind of pursuit (no matter who we're up against). Knowing the cost (fewer resources for the marginal guys we are now re-setting our sights on) up front might make it easier to say "we want to get that WR from Asheville no matter what -- go in guns ablazin'."

QuikSand

10-05-2004, 08:36 AM

Raven Hawk

10-05-2004, 01:06 PM

Newt Lentzner is going to give me heartburn. 3 KRB's but 2 SA's. But then again LT is the toughest position to play on the OL.

Sanderson is a monster.

Glengoyne

10-05-2004, 01:38 PM

Just dropping in to say Nice Game. I'd guess there was some tension in the Buckeye locker room at halftime.

Raven Hawk

10-05-2004, 03:11 PM

Just dropping in to say Nice Game. I'd guess there was some tension in the Buckeye locker room at halftime.
It probably sounded something like this:

"Whose gonna get a helmet on Sanderson? Can anybody, ANYBODY, put a helmet on Sanderson? Cripes, that guy is single handedly destroying our run game! SOMEBODY GET A HAT ON SANDERSON!"

vex

10-05-2004, 03:33 PM

Possible new DL targets:

DT Terrell Morris (DC) - no offers yet, we might take the lead with this smart run stopper
DE JJ Heath (NJ) - no offers yet, he's a nice run stopper
DE CJ Gray (ME) - no offers yet - solid pass rusher, but idolizes BC
DE Dixon Stonge (PA) - no offers yet, could switch to DT and help stop the run
DT Gino Powell -- only visiting Central Fla - we might sneak in there?

Assuming we have a little flexibility in pursuing additional players at this point, that list is in priority order. DT Morris is a guy we *must* pursue. Please.I didn't think you'd want to go after him due to his 57 rating and his 11 athletic prep. However, he's definitely a top priority next week and I think I can see why you like him so much:)

EDIT: And Actually Gino Powell from Florida was ont he list either this week or next for a visit.

CraigSca

10-05-2004, 07:19 PM

On the recruiting front, I'm concerned that G Mack Moorthy has decided to visit Virginia. They have a much better academic program than we do, but we're a lot closer to home. I've been pretty much banking on Moorthy and Shane Sanderson (no visit as of yet) coming to Raleigh. If they don't, we're up a creek...

Mckerney turned down the offer for offensive recruiting coordinator (due to free-time issues) so I've offered the position to the next person in line.

CraigSca

10-05-2004, 07:25 PM

dola

Check out Duke's recruiting in-state. That's an awful lot of Top 1000 recruits for a program like that. Looks like we may have to deal with them eventually.

BTW - I agree that we need to strategize our recruiting next year. We should pick 1-2 really high prospects that we refuse to give up on, but then also concentrate in-state the first few weeks. After we've exhausted those options, maybe then look outside the area for the overlooked recruits who would add value to the team.

vex

10-06-2004, 09:22 AM

Defensive Recruiting Strategy - Week 5

Current Recruits

DL

Richard Feliciano DE - Phone (Look's like we fell out of the drivers seat w/OSU offering)

Chris Ansell DE - None (No need to waste a call here.)

Casey Batista DT - Phone (Hopefully we'll get a visit soon)

Allen Castillo DT - None (Not looking good, with more local teams finding his home address.)

Leonard Compton DT - Phone (He doesn't seem as interested in Indiana as I thought he would)

Melvin Salcido DT - Offer (Let's try for Salcido.)

Marty McWilliams DT - Phone (Hopefully we can grab him from Stanford.)

LB

J.B. Stephenson ILB - Visit (My money is on Maryland here.)

Junior Loomis ILB - Phone (Let's stay after this guy)

Sammie Richardson OLB - None (Virginia just knocked us out of the race here)

Keith Banks OLB - None (This is a plan "C" guy.)

DB

Darren Miner CB - None (We have other needs this week)

Edward Fleming CB - Visit (I think we lead here)

Wade Copperfield CB - Phone (Still us and South Carolina

Lawrence Rasmussen CB - Phone & Offer (I don't want to left out to dry if we lose out on Fleming or Copperfield)

Jim Winters S - Phone (We're the definite leader here)

New Recruits

Cary Foreman ILB (VA) Visit, Req. Vis, and then Offer if BTS.

Terrell Morris DT (DC) Visit, Req. Vis, and then Offer if BTS.

J.J. Heath DE (NJ) Visit, Req. Vis, and then Offer if BTS.

Courtney Bruce OLB (NJ) Visit, Req. Vis, and then Offer if BTS.

David Palma OLB (MA) Visit, Req. Vis, and then Offer if BTS.

Code

Blue Text = Top priority this week.
Green Text = Still an important player, but either the odds aren't good or we have a better shot elsewhere.
Orange Text = It would be nice to phone this player, but if phones or visits are limited, this player can go a week w/o being contacted.
Red Text = Not this week.
Not listed = We're down for the count.

MikeVick7

10-07-2004, 01:09 AM

Just in case we sim the game on Thursday...here's the defensive gameplan.

Coach CraigSca and current LB coach (I lose track with all of our changes). I moved WOLB Thurman Arnswaldt to WILB due to the injury to Hollins. I thought he is a better candidate to move inside because of his run stopping ability. Lorenzo Roberts should get the nod at WOLB because of his decent pass rushing skill.

If either of you have a different idea let me know.

Their skill players don't scare me at all...but they have a great QB and a great O-Line and that combined with playing at home worries me a little.

Defensive Gameplan vs Virginia Tech

Primary Formation: 3-4

Depth Chart

Defensive Line - (Playing Time)
LE - Blaine Finch (3)
RE - CJ Schmaltz (6)
DE3 - Timothy Carter
DE4 - Mario Beethoven

NT - David Finley (5)
DT2 - Myron Branch (3)
DT3 - Ian Lynnwood
DT4 - Harold Alston

Linebackers
SILB - Herman Sanderson (6)
WILB - Thurman Arnswaldt (4)
ILB3 - Ethan Alexander
ILB4 - Marcus Perez

*ILB - Neal Hollins (IR)

SOLB - Steve Durham (4)
WOLB - Lorenzo Roberts (5)
OLB3 - Leslie Davis
OLB4 - Darryl Staggs

*Orient LB by Weak/Strong

Defensive Backs
CB1 - Ralph Spaulding (5)
CB2 - Henry Westbrook (5)
CB3 - Jorge Montgomery
CB4 - AJ McKenzie
CB5 - Jessie Cortez

SS - OJ Brooks (6)
FS - Bubba Flynn (7)
S3 - Roy Murphy
s4 - Jessie Cortez

Orient CB by placing top CB against top WR
Double Cover top WR - 30
Double Cover 2nd best WR - 30

Run Expectation
First Down - (84/82/68/51)
Second Down - (84/75/54/47)
Third Down - (85/35/25/30)
Fourth Down - (87/34/20/32)

Tendencies
Goal Line - 50
Nickel Package - 50
Tendency to blitz - 60
Dime Package - 50
Prevent Package - 30
Blitz multiple players - 60

Blitz percentage by position
WOLB - 15
WILB - 15
SILB - 30
SOLB - 15
CB1 - 0
CB2 - 0
SS - 20
FS - 5

Pass Coverage in normal situations
Man to Man - 45
Bump & Run - 25
2-Deep Zone - 10
3-Deep Zone - 10
4-Deep Zone - 10

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 05:54 AM

Good stuff, Mike. Arnswaldt is one of my favorite guys and I really believe in his ability, so I have no problem slotting him in on the inside.

Just need the offensive changes (if any) and new recruits from Vex and we should be good to go. BTW- we have a new offensive recruiting coordinator, larrymcg421. Welcome to the team!

Edit: if we can get the offensive gameplan in, I hope to sim at lunchtime.

Balldog

10-07-2004, 06:21 AM

If you don't mind I'd just like to go back to the gameplan we used against Ohio. Lets get the ball to our WRs and let them make plays. Hopefully minimizing turnovers.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 06:34 AM

Same gameplan, but use the depth charts from the OSU game, I assume?

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 06:36 AM

dola

BTW - I hope you don't mind, but I won't be able to be as detailed in the play-by-play in future games. That OSU game took 2 hours to write-up!

Balldog

10-07-2004, 07:13 AM

Same gameplan, but use the depth charts from the OSU game, I assume?

Yes, please.

vex

10-07-2004, 07:47 AM

Recruiting is updated. Trip to Cali will be in 1-2 weeks. Also, I won't have access to TCY until Monday around 2:00PM because I'm driving to South Dakota today.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 11:48 AM

Running recruiting now. Vex, I was able to get all your blue and green requests (including all new recruits) in - we'll see how they do :)

Coffee Warlord

10-07-2004, 12:00 PM

Fighting my computer lately (when it rains it pours - my registry took a shit, and it wound up restoring itself to a copy when I freakin' installed windows - hosed 90% of my software), and haven't had the will to screw with getting TCY working again, so no QB report, other than stick with Spragan. I expected he was gonna take a beating sooner or later. Let's see how he goes.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 03:46 PM

Game on - Weather is 65 degrees and fair. We win the toss and elect to receive.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 03:47 PM

VA Tech starts in a 3-4 defense. Macri gains five yards on first down and we pick up the first down when their offsides on play #2. 1st and 10 from midfield.

vex

10-07-2004, 03:51 PM

Hey Craig, what happened in recruiting? I'd really like to know since I'm leaving for South Dakota in >30 minutes:)

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 04:41 PM

VA Tech leads, 7-0 at the end of 1. They scored on a 11 play, 47 yard drive. We had to punt from our own 9 due to an unnecessary roughness call against us. We were held to 21 yards total offense in the 1st, with only one first down. VA Tech ran for 48 and passed for 30.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 04:43 PM

Here's the M.O. for the game...stalled drives for us and a bad punt = good field position for VA Tech. VA Tech scores on a 42 yard TD pass to give them a 14-0 lead with 11:18 left in the first half.

To be honest, our defense is making a lot of good plays - Sanderson and Roberts in the secondary especially.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 04:46 PM

Sorry, Vex - don't know yet. Still running the game and RL keeps taking me away...

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 05:40 PM

Another 3 and out and a lovely 21 yard punt by McCarthy sets VTech up at our 38 :(. 9:50 left in the half.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 05:42 PM

7 plays, 38 yards and a 6 yard TD pass later gives VTech a 21-0 lead. Sigh.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 05:44 PM

42 yard return by Spaulding on the ensuing kickoff gives us a first down at midfield. Let's get to it!

A 30 yard pass to Clark gives us the ball at their 25, but Spragan's 3rd down pass is intercepted in the end zone. End of drive. 4:33 left.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 05:46 PM

21-0 at halftime. Spragan is 6-22 passing going into halftime. We have 3 first downs and negative one yards rushing. Ugh.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 05:48 PM

3 and out by Vtech starts the 2nd half. It's time the tough get going, boys!

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 05:51 PM

Good Lord - 2 incompletions and a completion for no gain. When we're down against a good team our passing attack is awful because it's not set up with the running game.

MikeVick7

10-07-2004, 07:32 PM

Good Lord - 2 incompletions and a completion for no gain. When we're down against a good team our passing attack is awful because it's not set up with the running game.
Our head coach sounds simply disgusted. It looks like the game was suspended due to frustration.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 09:24 PM

7 play, 74 yard VTech drive, highlighted by a 39 yard run from scrimmage by Northern. VTech 28, N.C. State 0.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 09:26 PM

3 more incompletions on the ensuing drive. This is embarassing. Down by 28 with 8:13 left in the third. Virginia Tech starts on their own 45.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 09:27 PM

First Virginia Tech turnover. 12 yard gain by Northern is nullified when Arnswaldt tackles him, forcing a fumble. Roberts recovers and we have the ball at our 43. 7:59 left in the 3rd.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 09:29 PM

Spragan throws another interception late in the 3rd. He's 7 for 36 now. Holy moley.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 09:33 PM

Wow, that was awful. Final Score: Virginia Tech 28, N.C. State 3

New recruits and recruits that will no longer need phoning/visiting:

Pos Name National Pos Rank Phone/Visit Preferences Init Reaction Reaction to Visit Request
ILB Corey Foreman 661 41 0/1 Dist*/Acad happy to have us visit, mildly pleased by proximity, doesn't like DC at all, significantly worse than scouted
DT Terell Morris 543 25 0/1 Dist/Acad mildly pleased by visit, pleased about major, didn't like DC at all, quite a bit better than scouted probably will accept invitation
DE JJ Heath 226 24 0/1 Dist/Prest mildly pleased by visit, mildly please by proximity, quite a bit better than scouted probably will accept invitation
OLB Courtney Bruce 411 23 0/1 a little surprised by visit, pleased about major, didn't like DC very much, a little worse than scouted
OLB David Palma 963 54 0/1 overjoyed by visit, pleased about major, BC has been his dream, didn't like DC at all, better than scouted will consider our invitation
CB Edward Fleming no longer need to contact
CB Wade Copperfield no longer need to contact
G Mack Moorthy no longer need to contact
ILB J.B. Stephenson no longer need to contact

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 09:36 PM

Announcement!

TE Corey Adams has announced his decision to attend North Carolina State next fall. Unfortunately, T Carlton Grevan has decided to attend Wake Forest (as expected) and DE Chris Ansell is headed to Florida State.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 09:38 PM

Next week we're at home against Wake Forest (2-2). I'll play this on Monday as Vexroid is out of pocket for a bit.

On the recruiting front - NO new visits. Ugh! Mack Moorthy who visited us is now headed to East Carolina for a visit as well. Yuck.

CraigSca

10-07-2004, 09:45 PM

Ok, new files are uploaded.

Balldog

10-08-2004, 11:04 AM

I suck, if someone wants to take over the OC duties feel free to do so. Taking three classes and working 40+ hours a week has been kicking my ass lately.

CraigSca

10-08-2004, 11:49 AM

I really don't think it's you, Balldog. I think our quarterback is just showing his true colors against very good competition.

vex

11-02-2004, 11:31 PM

This going to come back?

CraigSca

11-03-2004, 06:32 AM

I hope so - my copy of TCY has been left in suspended animation since that fateful day when the board went down.

MikeVick7

11-03-2004, 07:46 AM

I'd be willing to get back underway with this. We may have to reassemble some of our coaching staff however.

CraigSca

11-03-2004, 08:16 AM

I'm going to ask for a rollcall from everyone to see who still wants to be involved. We obviously can do it with us 3, but I'd like to give a chance to all the other coaches to say they'd still like to participate (or not).

vex

11-03-2004, 09:09 AM

I'm in:)

CraigSca

11-03-2004, 03:52 PM

Near the end, it seems like it was just me, Vex, MikeVick and a dash of Quiksand. I'd still like the others to chime in, but I'd be willing move forward with just this core group if no one else is interested.

vex

11-03-2004, 03:53 PM

On the alternate board, Huck said he was getting out.

Raven Hawk

11-04-2004, 12:52 AM

I'm still in

CraigSca

11-04-2004, 01:57 PM

Ok, let's move forward by simming on Monday with us 4. If more people want to come back, that's fine as well.

Moving forward, do we want to stay within our defined roles, or move forward as a team?

CraigSca

11-04-2004, 01:58 PM

dola - omg, excuse the liberal use of "forward" in the previous post.

MikeVick7

11-04-2004, 04:42 PM

I would be fine with sticking with my role as D Coordinator and leave the recruiting to someone else. At least for this year since I've barely looked at who we've gone after. I think we basically agreed on a defensive recruiting philosophy and have recruited accordingly so far.

But that being said...if you need me to assume additional roles...I'm down.

CraigSca

11-04-2004, 04:58 PM

Excellent, Mike - thank you. If everyone just wants to stay in their existing role, I'll pick up the slack (though I'd appreciate the help). If we streamline ourselves enough, we could probably shoot for a sim every otehr day and pick up the pace :)

vex

11-04-2004, 07:00 PM

I'd prefer to stay as just the defensive recruiting coordinator, but I also have no problem with doing the offense as well...starting next season anyways. I don't have any scouting lists on the offense.

Raven Hawk

11-04-2004, 11:19 PM

Seeing as I'm the offensive line coach, it might behoove me to assume the role of OC. I'm game for that if vex wants to take over the entire role of recruiting coordinator.

Vex, I'm more than happy to give you some input on what my needs would be, but I wouldn't have the time to both do OC and recruit for the offense.

Let me know what you all think.

vex

11-05-2004, 09:47 AM

Sounds good to me. I'll get the recruiting lists out sometime Saturday or Sunday.

Coffee Warlord

11-05-2004, 10:32 AM

I am gonna have to bow out of this, I'm afraid. With CTBB starting up in full swing (and the fact that my copy of TCY is busted), I'm doubting I'm gonna have the proper time to aid in Ze GroupThink.

vex

11-05-2004, 10:39 AM

Buzzbee also backed out.

Balldog

11-05-2004, 10:43 AM

I'm going to have to back out as well, school is seriously kicking my ass right now. I've had to burn up almost all my vacation days just so I could get my studying and homework done in the minimal time I do have. This sucks, because I really wanted to be a part of this...I will for sure read from work though :)

Icy

11-05-2004, 10:43 AM

Hi, i'm sorry but with the FOFC downtime i lost a bit the excitment about this and now i'm on full with the online leagues i joined and TPB2k5. Also FM will be here soon so i'll have even less time for the Group think so if somebody wants to get my job i'll resign. I'm sorry again guys :(

QuikSand

11-05-2004, 11:12 AM

I'm still interested, but am not looking for a broader role than just managing one position.

If you needed me to switch to someplace besides DL, that would be fine... but I'm not looking to get involved in gameplanning and so forth.

CraigSca

11-06-2004, 10:17 PM

Raven, I was taking a look at the WF roster, and nothing about them impresses me. Their defensive line and inside linebacking corps are especially dismal, so I would suggest we try pounding the ball up the middle. They also only have one halfway decent cornerback in their secondary, so we may want to go long occasionally against them.

Overall, we have much more talent than them, so I think if we play it conservative and unleash Sanderson and Arnswaldt on them, we should be ok.

MikeVick7

11-07-2004, 07:17 PM

CraigSca - Another noon time...or therebouts...kickoff on Monday? I'll have my gameplan posted either late tonight or tomorrow morning.

Raven Hawk

11-07-2004, 09:06 PM

Offensive Starters

QB (8)
1. Spragan
2. Amaya
3. Bush

RB (4)
1. Macri
2. Linquist
3. Ramirez

3rd - Macri

FB (5)
1. Sweeney
2. Hickman
3. Sheldon

TE (7)
1. Mackie
2. Gilman
3. Rivers

FL (5) - Brodie
SE (5) - Clark
3. Wertz
4. Forbes
5. Harmon

Injured Players? 45
Starters on Special teams? 40

C (8)
1. Bednarsh
2. Koester

LG (7) - Matthews
RG (7) - Wayne
3. Buckner
4. Everitt

LT (8) - Lentzner
RT (4) - Miller
3. Frederick
4. Morton

P - McCarthy
K - Allen
Kickoffs - Allen

Punt Returner - Wertz
2. Clark

Kick Returner - Spaulding
2. Brodie

Raven Hawk

11-07-2004, 09:23 PM

Offensive Game Plan for Wake Forest

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</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>1-2

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>3-7

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>8-10

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>11+

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>1st

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>70

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>65

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>60

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>55

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>2nd

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>75

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>60

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>50

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>45

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>3rd

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>65

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>30

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>20

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>10

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>4th

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>80

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="40%" colSpan=2 height=4>Go For it on 4th?

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>60

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="40%" colSpan=2 height=4>Run inside the 20?

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>75

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

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</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

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</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>Direction

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>Pass

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>LE

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>10

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>Screen

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>15

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>LT

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>18

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>1-10

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>45

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>LG

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>17

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>11-20

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>22

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>C

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>20

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>21-30

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>12

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>RG

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>19

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>31+

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>7

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>RT

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>8

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>RE

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>8

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>

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</TD></TR><TR><TD width="60%" colSpan=3 height=4>Finesse Running Percentage

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>1-2

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>3-7

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>8-10

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>11+

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>1st

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>5

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>15

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>10

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>15

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>2nd

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>15

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>5

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>15

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>20

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>3rd

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>5

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>10

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>4th

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="40%" colSpan=2 height=4>Option Plays

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>RB

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>95

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>FB

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>5

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>QB

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="20%" height=4>Wing

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>0

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD><TD width="20%" height=4>

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

MikeVick7

11-07-2004, 09:53 PM

Same gameplan basically as last week. We should be able to handle these guys.

Defensive Gameplan vs Wake Forest

Primary Formation: 3-4

Depth Chart

Defensive Line - (Playing Time)
LE - Blaine Finch (3)
RE - CJ Schmaltz (6)
DE3 - Timothy Carter
DE4 - Mario Beethoven

NT - David Finley (5)
DT2 - Myron Branch (3)
DT3 - Ian Lynnwood
DT4 - Harold Alston

Linebackers
WILB - Thurman Arnswaldt (4)
SILB - Herman Sanderson (6)
ILB3 - Ethan Alexander
ILB4 - Marcus Perez

*ILB - Neal Hollins (IR)

WOLB - Lorenzo Roberts (5)
SOLB - Steve Durham (4)
OLB3 - Leslie Davis
OLB4 - Darryl Staggs

*Orient LB by Weak/Strong

Defensive Backs
CB1 - Ralph Spaulding (5)
CB2 - Henry Westbrook (5)
CB3 - Jorge Montgomery
CB4 - AJ McKenzie
CB5 - Jessie Cortez

FS - Bubba Flynn (7)
SS - OJ Brooks (6)
S3 - Roy Murphy
s4 - Jessie Cortez

Orient CB by placing top CB against top WR
Double Cover top WR - 30
Double Cover 2nd best WR - 30

Run Expectation
First Down - (84/82/68/51)
Second Down - (84/75/54/47)
Third Down - (85/35/25/30)
Fourth Down - (87/34/20/32)

Tendencies
Goal Line - 50
Nickel Package - 60
Tendency to blitz - 60
Dime Package - 60
Prevent Package - 30
Blitz multiple players - 60

Blitz percentage by position
WOLB - 15
WILB - 15
SILB - 30
SOLB - 15
CB1 - 0
CB2 - 0
SS - 20
FS - 5

Pass Coverage in normal situations
Man to Man - 45
Bump & Run - 25
2-Deep Zone - 10
3-Deep Zone - 10
4-Deep Zone - 10

CraigSca

11-08-2004, 06:56 AM

Sweet, guys! I'll play this before 12! :)

CraigSca

11-08-2004, 09:03 AM

Wake Forest (2-2) at North Carolina State (1-2), -4

42 degrees, stormy

We win the toss and elect to receive. Wertz returns the ball 38 yards to our own 36. They're running an 8-man front against us this afternoon. First play is an illegal shift penalty on us, pushing us back 5 yards.

Spragan throws an incompletion, Macri loses 6 yards on a sweep, and a 10 yard completion to Clark gives us a 3 and out. 24 yard punt gives WF good field position at their own 41.

Unfortunately, they seem to be able to pass on us early on, getting completions of 16, 17 and 22 yards. 1st and 25 at our 27, due to an unsportmanlike conduct call against Wake. We finally hold them at our 11, forcing a FG attempt. On the first attempt, we make a bonehead play and run into the kicker - fortunately it's not enough for the first down. They try again, and it's good - Wake 3, N.C. State 0. We've held them to -8 yard rushing (no sacks, either), but they've passed for 71. Ugh.

We respond with an 11 play, 80 yard drive on our next series! Completed passes to Wertz (2) and Brodie, along with a few runs by Macri and Linquist is capped with a 19 yard pass from Spragan to Mackie for the TD. Extra point is good, N.C. State 7, WF 3 - 1:55 left in the 1st.

End of the 1st: N.C. State 7, Wake Forest 3

CraigSca

11-08-2004, 09:13 AM

We stop their drive at our 48. WF's Emmons produces a PERFECT coffin corner punt, rolling out of bounds at our own 1 yard line, where we will begin our next drive.

Fortunately, on the first play Macri goes off tackle and bursts for 10 yards (KRB by Bednarsh). After a 17 yard completion to Clark, Macri gets the call again and runs around the right end for 20 yards (6 carries, 25 yards for Macri thus far). 1st and 10 at our 45. The drive is ultimately stopped at the WF 26 yard line, bringing up a 43 yd FG attempt. Allen missed wide left :(. 7:33 left in the half.

Our defense is beginning to pick up steam forcing a 3 and out after Schmaltz hurries Berkebile into a bad throw on 3rd and 3. Berkebile is 7 for 10 for 81 yards so far, and we've held them to 2 yards rushing (and thus 83 yds total offense). A horrible 23 yard punt gives us the ball at our own 44. 5:55 left.

On a first and 10 play at the WF 40, Spragan fades back and his pass is blocked at the line of scrimmage. Unfortunately, the WF defender's blocked pass may have caught Spragan as well, and he goes down with a SERIOUS injury :eek: . 4:01 left in the half.

Amaya comes in as our new quarterback. After a 4 yard gain by Orlando Macri, Amaya fades back for the first time. Throwing away from double coverage, he find Mackie in the flat - Mackie zigs and zags forward to gain 15 yards after the catch for the 14 yard gain! 1st and 10 at the WF 22. The drive stalls there, bringing up a 40 yard FG attempt. The kick is good! N.C. State 10, Wake Forest 3 - 1:58 left in the half.

Halftime: N.C. State 10, Wake Forest 3

Stats:

First Downs: Wake Forest 5, N.C. State 11
Rushing: Wake Forest 11, N.C. State 54
Passing: Wake Forest 81, N.C. State 136

I have a feeling we're going to be relying on Macri and the defense a lot in the 2nd half.

vex

11-08-2004, 09:22 AM

Ack, I was about to get the recruiting. Thanks for getting it though.

CraigSca

11-08-2004, 09:23 AM

Wake Forest gets the ball in the 2nd half, and Allen kicks it through the end zone. Arnswaldt is the man, stopping the WF rushing attack on the first play for a loss of 4 yards, and then on 3rd and 9 making the tackle after a gain of 2, bringing up 4th and 11. Another bad punt gives us the ball at the WF 42.

On a 4th and long from the WF 29, we attempt a pass and Amaya gets nailed on the sack. Now he's injured, though this one doesn't look serious. This game is getting ugly :(. 10:37 left in the 3rd.

WF moves the ball on us (a typical series consists of 2 rushes for little gain, and a big pass play on 3rd down). Uncustomarily, on 4th and 9, they RUN the ball from our 31 and Montgomery comes up with the big tackle and a 3 yard loss. Ball turned over on downs, 6:48 left in the 3rd.

3 and out for us, as Amaya is sacked again on 3rd down. 5:16 left in the 3rd.

We force a 3 and out after Schmaltz picks up the first N.C. State sack of the day (and thus lowers WF's rushing total to 3 yards on the day). 3:31 left.

After hand-offs to Macri nets us a first down, our OC goes nuts and has Amaya throw deep. Somehow, he finds Clark open for 33 yards, and Clark gets 13 more on his own for a 46 yard gain. 1st and 10 at the WF 17. One play later, Amaya finds Carter again for the 17 yard TD! 4 plays and 84 yards (go figure). N.C. State 17, Wake Forest 3 - 1:40 left in the 3rd.

Another 3 and out for WF, ending the 3rd.

End of 3 quarters: N.C. State 17, Wake Forest 3

CraigSca

11-08-2004, 09:32 AM

We begin the 4th and the WF 44 after yet another poor punt. Let's see if we can milk the clock. To heck with that - Amaya completes one for 12 yards and then throws our first pick of the day. WF has the ball at their own 11.

No matter. An incomplete pass and then a sack by Beethoven brings up 3rd and 15 at the WF 6. A 14 yard completion on 3rd down is stopped just short by Monthomery, and WF will have to punt.

Our ball at our own 47 - 13:02 left. 9 plays and 53 yards later, Amaya connects with Wertz on the 11 yard TD. N.C. State 24, Wake Forest 3, 8:56 left.

A bomb is thrown by Berkebile on the next play and he throws directly into our 4-deep zone. Flynn comes up with the interception at our own 40. 8:45 left - I think it's time to call off the dogs.

Or not...Amaya connects with Macri for a 12 yard gain. 1st and 10 at the WF 48. Now it's the Macri and Linquist show...and they can't be stopped. 2 consecutive first downs now, all via the run. 1st and 10 at the 27. The drive is stopped at the 12...and Allen connects on the 29 yard FG. 11 plays, 48 yards, 6:33 taken off the clock. N.C. State 27, Wake Forest 3 - 2:12 left to play.

Ugh...this gets worse for Demon Deacon fans - 3 plays later Berkebile runs a draw and coughs up the football (knocked loose by Flynn). Beethoven recovers and returns it 5 yards to the WF 15 yard line - 1:43 left.

That's the way the game ends - N.C. State 27, Wake Forest 3

We held them to 0 yards rushing and 130 yards total offense! We picked up 406 yards of offense and 25 first downs. Our defense was awesome after that first drive.

CraigSca

11-08-2004, 09:34 AM

On the recruiting front, OLB Sammie Richardson has let us know he plans to attend Virginia next season.

CraigSca

11-08-2004, 09:55 AM

Kenny Spragan, ACL Damage to the Knee, out 43 weeks :eek:

New files are available via my signature.

MikeVick7

11-08-2004, 01:16 PM

While I'm pumped about the D...for obvious reasons....it's not good to lose our starting QB on an already struggling offense.

But good win none the less.

CraigSca

11-08-2004, 01:23 PM

And our backup has combat stress syndrome as well. Good times.

Raven Hawk

11-08-2004, 11:36 PM

When do we plan on playing our next game?

CraigSca

11-09-2004, 05:49 AM

I was hoping for a Monday-Thursday sim schedule.

Raven Hawk

11-10-2004, 11:51 PM

Starters for NC Tarheel Game (Offense)

Starter PT
QB
1 Amaya 5
2 Bush
3 Burgess
RB
1 Macri 4
2 Linquist
3 Ramirez
3rd Macri
FB
1 Sweeney 5
2 Hickman
3 Sheldon
TE
1 Mackie 7
2 Gilman
3 Rivers
WR
FL Brodie 5
SE Clark 5
3 Wertz
4 Forbes
5 Harmon
T
LT Lentzner 8
RT Miller 5
3 Frederick
4 Morton
G
LG Wayne 7
RG Matthews 7
3 Buckner
4 Everitt
C
1 Bednarsh 8
2 Koester
P
1 McCarthy N/A
K
1 Allen N/A
KO
1 Allen N/A
PR
1 Wertz N/A
2 Clark
KR
1 Spaulding N/A
2 Brodie
Injured Players? 45
Starters on ST? 40

Edit: Notice the Guard Switch for Matthews and Wayne. I'm trying to overload the left side with Run Blockers so that we can run all over their pathetic D-Line. Their secondary is decent and our QB situation is shaky.

Raven Hawk

11-11-2004, 12:03 AM

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CraigSca

11-11-2004, 06:20 AM

Good idea about overloading the line :). Here's hoping we can just run over them and allow Amaya to get over his "combat stress". :p

MikeVick7

11-11-2004, 07:53 AM

Wow. Thursday comes up fast. Ok guys...excuse me for not looking at the upcoming opponent last night...but we play UNC right? I think my current gameplan will work...barring any injuries from last week.

CraigSca...any injuries I should know about since I'm at work at the moment?? Let me know and then I'll post the gameplan this morning.

MikeVick7

11-11-2004, 10:25 AM

Ok...barring any injuries...here's the gameplan vs UNC??

Craig - if I missed any defensive injuries...substitute at will.

Defensive Gameplan vs North Carolina

Primary Formation: 3-4

Depth Chart

Defensive Line - (Playing Time)
LE - Blaine Finch (3)
RE - CJ Schmaltz (6)
DE3 - Timothy Carter
DE4 - Mario Beethoven

NT - David Finley (5)
DT2 - Myron Branch (3)
DT3 - Ian Lynnwood
DT4 - Harold Alston

Linebackers
WILB - Thurman Arnswaldt (4)
SILB - Herman Sanderson (6)
ILB3 - Ethan Alexander
ILB4 - Marcus Perez

*ILB - Neal Hollins (IR)

WOLB - Lorenzo Roberts (5)
SOLB - Steve Durham (4)
OLB3 - Leslie Davis
OLB4 - Darryl Staggs

*Orient LB by Weak/Strong

Defensive Backs
CB1 - Ralph Spaulding (5)
CB2 - Henry Westbrook (5)
CB3 - Jorge Montgomery
CB4 - AJ McKenzie
CB5 - Jessie Cortez

FS - Bubba Flynn (7)
SS - OJ Brooks (6)
S3 - Roy Murphy
s4 - Jessie Cortez

Orient CB by placing top CB against top WR
Double Cover top WR - 30
Double Cover 2nd best WR - 30

Run Expectation
First Down - (84/82/68/51)
Second Down - (84/75/54/47)
Third Down - (85/35/25/30)
Fourth Down - (87/34/20/32)

Tendencies
Goal Line - 50
Nickel Package - 60
Tendency to blitz - 60
Dime Package - 60
Prevent Package - 30
Blitz multiple players - 60

Blitz percentage by position
WOLB - 15
WILB - 15
SILB - 30
SOLB - 15
CB1 - 0
CB2 - 0
SS - 20
FS - 5

Pass Coverage in normal situations
Man to Man - 45
Bump & Run - 25
2-Deep Zone - 10
3-Deep Zone - 10
4-Deep Zone - 10

vex

11-11-2004, 02:55 PM

If you care to wait, I'll have recruiting up round7:30-8:30 tonight. If not, I'm sorry about missinf the deadline tonight.

vex

11-11-2004, 07:41 PM

I'll have the recruiting up in 30- 60 min., I tried to open the files on my laptop and it corrupted the game for some reason, so now I'll try the desktop instead:)

CraigSca

11-11-2004, 08:15 PM

Ok - will wait for ya, Vex :)

vex

11-11-2004, 08:17 PM

Defensive Recruiting Strategy - Week 7

Current Recruits

DL

J.J. Heath DE - Visit (We're leading this one so far)

Casey Batista DT - Visit (Hopefully we'll get a visit soon)

Terrell Morris DT - Visit (We're his only offer so far)

Melvin Salcido DT - Phone (Let's try for Salcido.)

Marty McWilliams DT - Phone (Hopefully we can grab him from Stanford.)

Richard Feliciano DE - None (Look's like we fell out of the drivers seat w/OSU offering)

Allen Castillo DT - None (Not looking good, with more local teams finding his home address.)

Leonard Compton DT - None (He doesn't seem as interested in Indiana as I thought he would)

LB

David Palma OLB - Phone(He's smart, he might be able to contribute early, let's get him)

J.B. Stephenson ILB - None (My money is on Maryland here.)

Junior Loomis ILB - None (Ok, I'll now concede this one)

Sammie Richardson OLB - None (Virginia just knocked us out of the race here)

Keith Banks OLB - None (This is a plan "C" guy.)

DB

Edward Fleming CB - Visit (Man I really want this guy)

Lawrence Rasmussen CB - Visit (We're looking good here)

Jim Winters S - Phone (West Virginia is trying to take our safety)

Wade Copperfield CB - Visit (We're fighting the SC schools here)

Darren Miner CB - None (We have other needs this week)

New Recruits

Arnie Higbee OLB - Visit, Req. Visit, and offer if BTS

Code

Blue Text = Top priority this week.
Green Text = Still an important player, but either the odds aren't good or we have a better shot elsewhere.
Orange Text = It would be nice to phone this player, but if phones or visits are limited, this player can go a week w/o being contacted.
Red Text = Not this week.
Not listed = We're down for the count.

Offensive recruiting coming up

vex

11-11-2004, 08:33 PM

Offensive Recruiting Strategy - Week 7

Current Recruits

QB

None

RB

None

FB

Perry Hughes FB - Phone (He won't start next year, but he could be a real player)

TE

None - One Commited

WR

None

Center

None

OG

Mack Moorthy G - Phone (We should bag him anyday now)

Shane Sanderson G - Phone (We might eventually drop him for better targets)

OT

Bruce Middleton T - Visit (This guy has massive potential but may not be ready to play until he's a junior or senior)

Bo Blackwell T - Phone (Hopefully our player on our roster makes him join us)

New Recruits

Billy Joe Carrigan QB (VA) - Phone, Offer, and Req. Visit

Gino Tarkenton WR (OH) - Phone, Offer, and Req. Visit

vex

11-11-2004, 08:35 PM

Ok, ready to go!

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 08:25 AM

I'll run this week around 12pm est as I have to watch the kiddo this morning. Updates soon :)

MikeVick7

11-12-2004, 09:11 AM

Defensive Gameplan vs North Carolina

Run Expectation
First Down - (84/82/68/51)
Second Down - (84/75/54/47)
Third Down - (85/35/25/30)
Fourth Down - (87/34/20/32)

Tendencies
Goal Line - 50
Nickel Package - 60 *75
Tendency to blitz - 60
Dime Package - 60 *75
Prevent Package - 30
Blitz multiple players - 60

Craig - Here are some last minute Defensive gameplanning changes since I noticed that the Heels were a Single Back offense. Change the Nickel and Dime Package percentages to 75 each. And then with the Run Expectations...change them to whatever the Scout recommends. Everything else should be fine where it is.

vex

11-12-2004, 09:28 AM

Craig - Here are some last minute Defensive gameplanning changes since I noticed that the Heels were a Single Back offense. Change the Nickel and Dime Package percentages to 75 each. And then with the Run Expectations...change them to whatever the Scout recommends. Everything else should be fine where it is.
I really have no clue, but would that be too much multiple blitzing with them passing a lot? I'm just worried that we will leave a lot of guys open. Or are they really prone to giving up sacks?

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 10:49 AM

I'll be running this in about 15 mins. At this point, I'm going to keep that biltzes as MikeVick has them, unless he asks for a change. I have confidence that out defense will come up big against these guys - unless I'm proven to be wrong - ha!

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 11:17 AM

Recruits who's future calls will add no value:

DB - Fleming, Rasmussen
G - Moorthy, Sanderson
T - Blackwell

New Recruits:

OLB Higbee - BTSed, so scholarship offered
QB Carrigan - mildly pleased by call, at least one school he'd pick over us (most likely UVA)
WR Tarkenton - a little surprised by call, at least one school he'd pick over us

BTW, Vex, I think your formatting is great. Very easy to read and move through the recruiting phase.

Only green recruit listed I couldn't phone/visit was DB Copperfield.

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 11:28 AM

Regarding the last minuted defensive changes - the scout wanted even more nickel and dime packages, as well as suggested upping the blitzing. As requested, I used the run expectations of the scout and changed the rest of the stuff back.

On to the game!

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 11:43 AM

North Carolina State (2-2) (-2) at North Carolina (2-3), No TV

Attendance: 26,300
Weather: 77 degrees, fair

We win the toss and elect to receive. Kick is returned 20 yards to our own 19. Everyone get ready for the Orlando Macri show - he will get the ball early and often.

Amaya runs a draw for 2, Macri gains 4, and then Amaya connects on 11 yard pass play to Clark. 1st down! Macri gets 3 on first down, and then Amaya gets sacked on second. Hmm...a 3rd and 14 pass is blocked at the line. North Carolina will get the ball. Tar Heel ball at their own 31.

Oddly, they run on their first two plays (gains of 2 and 3 yards). Offensive holding on third down (and a serious injury to #24 Hughes of UNC) brings up 3rd and 14. Arnswaldt is coming on the blitz, and it disrupts their timing - illegal motion - 3rd and 19. Incomplete pass - deflected by Spaulding. 4th and 19 and we get the ball back - 9:36 left in the 1st.

N.C. State ball on their own 43. Linquist gets 6 on the right side, and then we get pass happy again. Sweeney gets barreled over and it forces Amaya to hurry and incompletion. On 3rd down, #79 Huntley forces Amaya into another hurried incomplete pass - he's now 1 for 4 for 11 yards. Macri is injured on the play - ugh - but it doesn't appear to be serious. What happened to that ball control rushing attack?!

UNC starts at their own 5 because of their 3rd penalty of the day (illegal block). Jolly runs for 18 on 1st down - yuck. Two plays later, Schmaltz and Davis combine for the sack - 3rd and 16. Flynn defends the 3rd down pass - 4th and 16 - 6:21 left. N.C. State starts on the UNC 48 - we're winning the battle of field position, though the total offenses of both teams have combined for a mere 36 yards (19 of which is ours).

Macri is back in the game and carries for 3. Again on 2nd down Amaya passes and this time gets lucky - complete to Clark for a 27 yard gain. Ball on the 18. On 3rd down, Amaya passes again and finds Clark open for 15 down to the 1. 1st and goal. Macri loses 2, but Linquist barrels in for the 3 yard TD run. N.C. State 7, UNC 0 - 2:18 left in the 1st.

UNC comes out passing - but it's futile as Schmaltz forces an inc via a hurry, and Branch blocks another pass at the line. We get the bal back via the punt at our 11. 1:04 left.

Amaya AGAIN passes - this time on first down - and it proves costly - intercepted and run back 17 yards for the easy score. UGHHHH! N.C. State 7, UNC 7 - 54 secs left.

Amaya ends the quarter with yet another pass - a 22 yard completion to Brodie. 1st and 10 at the UNC 48.

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 11:52 AM

2nd Quarter action...

N.C. State ball on the UNC 48. Macri breaks one for 15 yards after a great block by Lentzner - he now has 25 yards on 7 carries. Amaya again throws (despite my pleadings from the sideline) and connects to Clark (again!) for 18 yards. 1st and 10 at the UNC 15. We finally focus on running the ball, and 4 plays later Linquist scores his 2nd TD of the day, via a 3 yard TD run. 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:40 off the clock. N.C. State 14, UNC 7 - 12:14 left in the half.

Another 3 and out for UNC - they mustered only 28 yards of offense.

On 3rd and 10 from our own 24 - Amaya finds his favorite receiver again for 18 yards. We then methodically drive down the field. Our rushing attack is finding the holes, and Amaya continually connects with Carter. The drive ends when Orland Macri breaks off the right guard for a 12 yard TD run, giving us a 21-7 lead. 8 plays, 76 yards, 3:31 off the clock. 6:13 left in the half.

UNC finally begins to move the ball against us, and they pick up 3 first downs on the next drive. They stall at our 18, and a 45 yard FG attempt falls short of the crossbar. 1:41 left in the half.

Our drive goes nowhere, and neither does their's. We've held their quarterback, Babbitt to 4 completions in 16 attempts in the first half.

Halftime Score: N.C. State 21, North Carolina 7

First Downs: N.C. State 14, UNC 5
Rushing: N.C. State 73, UNC 46
Passing: N.C. State 146, UNC 39

vex

11-12-2004, 11:59 AM

Lookin good!

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:01 PM

On to the 2nd half, where UNC begins at their own 27.

3 and out for UNC, and we get the ball back at our own 19.

For whatever reason, Amaya begins the half thinking he's Warren Moon. Mackie drops his first attempt, but Wertz catches the second for 11 yards. Finally, Amaya goes deep :eek: to Clark who somehow comes down with the ball for a 55 yard reception. Go figure. I really want to see Clark's stats - he is having a monster game! 1st and 10 at the UNC 15. Touchdown! Amaya connects with Gino Linquist for the 15 yard pass. 4 plays, 81 yards - 1:43 off the clock. N.C. State 28, UNC 7 - 12:10 left in the 3rd.

3 and out for UNC. Babbitt is now 5 for 22. Good grief.

Our ball at our 41. 9 plays and 56 yards later our drive stalls at the 3 yard line. Allen connects on the 20 yard FG - N.C. State 31, North Carolina 7. Amaya continues his John Elway impersonation with 260 yards passing thus far.

The next drive begins with sacks by Schmaltz and Arnswaldt. We are teeing off now! Of course I say that and Babbitt throws a 92 yard TD pass on the very next play :eek: . Son of a.... The 2 point conversion fails, and we continue to lead 31-13. 4:18 left in the 3rd.

The quarter ends with 3 and outs by both football teams. On the last play of the quarter, Amaya finds Clark open deep for a 30 yard completion. Whatever. 1st and 10 at the N.C. State 42.

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:02 PM

Raven Hawk

11-12-2004, 12:07 PM

Apparently Amaya is over his post-combative stress syndrome . . .

What a primadonna! I swear that I'm calling run plays! Amaya keeps audibling out of them. Who does he think he is? Peyton Manning? ;)

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:10 PM

4th quarter...

8 plays and 93 yards, Linquist scores his 3rd TD of the day on a 25 yard TD run. N.C. State 38, UNC 13 - 11:20 left in the game.

Call off the dogs...Macri ambles 65 yards on a trap for a TD on our next drive. Lentzner gets the KRB on this one. N.C. State 45, UNC 13 - 6:03 left. Macri has over 160 yards rushing and Linquist has over 80 yards.

We have the ball back with 1:47 left after stopping UNC yet again. We have 6 sacks for 40 yards on the day.

Linquist carries the ball 3 times (17 carries for 90 yards) but fails to come up with the first down. 6 secs left for UNC. Game over.

Get this - 250 yards rushing and 295 yards passing for us today - 545 total yards?!

Final Score: North Carolina State 45, North Carolina 13

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:11 PM

Ok guys...we have 5 emails...I'm not sure i want to open them.

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:13 PM

Raven Hawk

11-12-2004, 12:15 PM

Moorthy, Sanderson and Blackwell . . . all coming to town after they saw our performance against UNC. ;)

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:15 PM

Emails:

Montgomery wants a scholarship (yeah, yeah)
QB Billy Joe Carrigan has decided to attend Virginia.
T Bo Blackwell has accepted our scholarship invitation. Yay!
DT Edwin Slattery has decided to attend California.
CB Darren Miner has decided to attend Minnesota.

Well...ya gotta take the good and the bad, I suppose.

Raven Hawk

11-12-2004, 12:16 PM

Before we get to that...N.C. has 4 offensive Players of the Week...

Orlando Macri, 22 carries, 168 yards, 2 TDs
Gino Linquist, 17 carries, 90 yards, 3 TDs
Donald Clark, 10 catches, 218 yards !!!
Justin Amaya, 17 for 23, 295 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
I was wondering why that Clark kid was being used as a third wide receiver before I took over OC. He's a natural Split End.

jbmagic

11-12-2004, 12:17 PM

awesome dynasty

why there not following the gameplan if you have it set to run alot...i tought tcy suppose to follow the gameplan well?

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:21 PM

TCY did follow the gameplan...I just freaked whenever I saw him pass. Overall we had 43 runs to 23 passes. Pretty much the ratio we asked for.

EDIT: New files are available via my sig.

Raven Hawk

11-12-2004, 12:23 PM

That doesn't explain Amaya going deep to Clark every time that we passed it, though.

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:24 PM

Shall I print "From Justin to Donald" t-shirts for all the Heisman voters?

Raven Hawk

11-12-2004, 12:25 PM

Shall I print "From Justin to Donald" t-shirts for all the Heisman voters?
I like it :D

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:26 PM

The 55 yard bomb was a bomb...a number of the others were 10 yard passes that Donald tacked on a number of yards. If you look at his season stats - he has 583 yards on 28 catches. 197 of those yards are after the catch - about 8 per catch.

Every pass today, however, he seemed to be tacking on 10+ yards.

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:28 PM

Hmm..looking at his stats today...he only had 48 YAC of his 218 yards receiving. I know the one 55 yarder was a bomb that he had 0 yards tacked on. The rest would therefore average to approx. 160 yards on 9 catches - 48 YAC means about 112 yards via the air...divide by 9 - thats ~ 13 yards per pass play via the air without the one long pass.

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 12:46 PM

Next Game: Monday vs. Maryland

MikeVick7

11-12-2004, 12:49 PM

How bout some love for the D here? :D

Raven Hawk

11-12-2004, 03:40 PM

How bout some love for the D here? :D
Excellent job by the D. If you consider the only breakdown they had was on one fluke 92 yard TD pass. And that was pass interference on the offense. I don't believe the officials missed that call! :)

vex

11-12-2004, 03:49 PM

I believe I saw a holding penalty that didn't get called on that one too:)

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 05:41 PM

I definitely counted 12 men on the field :)

vex

11-12-2004, 05:57 PM

TCY did follow the gameplan...I just freaked whenever I saw him pass. Overall we had 43 runs to 23 passes. Pretty much the ratio we asked for.

EDIT: New files are available via my sig.
I'm still getting the old files.

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 06:15 PM

Ugh, try now - I just noticed the file didn't go to my TCY directory so I moved it.

vex

11-12-2004, 06:28 PM

Wow, 15 recruits visiting, and some that we haven't contacted in weeks.

vex

11-12-2004, 08:27 PM

Offensive Recruiting Strategy - Week 8

Current Recruits

QB

None

RB

Mario Burgess RB (64+) - None (I don't think his interest is genuine)

FB

Perry Hughes FB (74) - Phone (He's from Virginia, he strongly wants to stay close to home, and he's visiting us and Colorado St. I'd say we have the lead.)

TE

***Committed - Corey Adams TE (74) (Lake Waccamaw(E. Columbus), N.C.)

WR

Gino Tarkenton WR (71) - Phone (He's visiting, but it's too bad we didn't get in on him earlier)

Center

None

OG

Mack Moorthy G (72-) - None (He's visiting, he favors distance(We're 7 miles away), and he has a HS teammate on our roster. I'd say he's in the bag)

Shane Sanderson G (67-) - None (He's visiting and I believe we'll get a commitment in a week or two)

OT

***Committed - Bo Blackwell T (76+) (Lumberton, N.C.)

Bruce Middleton T (85++) - None (We don't really have to have another OT, so we're going to slowplay Middleton)

New Recruits

Ty Chavez QB (62) - Visit, then Req. Visit, and Offer

Orlando Force C (78) - Visit, then Req. Visit, and Offer

J.T. Torres G (78) - Visit, then Req. Visit, and Offer

vex

11-12-2004, 09:11 PM

Defensive Recruiting Strategy - Week 8

Current Recruits

DE

J.J. Heath DE (63++) - Phone (He's set up all 5 visits and I like our chances)

Richard Feliciano DE (89+) - Phone (With him visiting, we'll take a run at him)

DT

Casey Batista DT (68++) - Phone (I was really wanting Batista, but BC is going to make things tough)

Terrell Morris DT (57++) - Phone (He's only visiting us, I see a commit this week)

Marty McWilliams DT (72) - None (Not going to try too hard here, hopefully we get his last visit though)

Leonard Compton DT (70-) - None (He doesn't seem as interested in Indiana as I thought he would)

ILB

J.B. Stephenson ILB (60+) - Visit (He has all five visits set and this will be a close one)

OLB
David Palma OLB (53+) - Phone (As long as BC doesn't get into the mix, he's ours IMO)

Arnie Higbee OLB (65++) - Phone (He's visiting W. Virginia and not us, def. not a good sign)

Clarence Anthony OLB (74+) - None (He may be visiting, but it's nothing more than a courtesy visit)

CB

Wade Copperfield CB (72+) - Phone (We're fighting the SC schools here)

Edward Fleming CB (64+) - None (Yikes, the powerhouse academic schools enterd the mix)

Lawrence Rasmussen CB (69+) - None (I think we'll grab this guy from Bob Stoops' hometown)

Safety
Jim Winters S (64+) - Phone (*sigh* Not looking good here, think I'll have to find another safety target)

New Recruits

Gino Powell DT (67) - Visit, Req. Visit, and Offer

Rod Rice OLB (91) - Visit, Req. Visit, and Offer

Kendall Reese S (94) - Visit, Req. Visit, and Offer

vex

11-12-2004, 09:20 PM

Visit in this order (should be able to get them all if we go in this order)

Ty Chavez QB

Orlando Force C

J.T. Torres G

J.B. Stephenson ILB

Gino Powell DT

Rod Rice OLB

Kendall Reese S

I don't figure color coding serves any purpose now since I'm doing both the offense and defense. I also added the player ratings for each player.

CraigSca

11-12-2004, 10:35 PM

Just some notes on Maryland:

They have a very balanced offense (373.3 ypg) led by the #2 rusher in the country, Omar Keeton (121 carries, 717 yards, 10 TDs) - the team averages 5.6 yard per carry. This will be a true-test for our rushing defense. Defensively, they can be run on a little, and they can definitely be passed on (9th in the ACC in passing defense and 10th in the ACC with only 11 sacks). Do we see more Amaya to Clark in the future?

Maryland's best players according to our scout:

CB Matthew Bays - 99
RB Omar Keeton - 89 - unfortunately, only a junior
DT Nathan Skae - 85
TE Arnold Ahantou - 84
FB West Hastings - 83
OLB Quinn Biccum - 80

Interestingly for us, Donald Clark leads the ACC in receiving after his two monster games. All-everything Herman Sanderson leads the ACC in tackles (45) and TFLs (16). Arnswaldt is 6th in tackles with 33.

Raven Hawk

11-14-2004, 09:42 PM

Offensive Lineup for Terps game.

Starter PT
QB
1 Amaya 5
2 Bush
3 Burgess
RB
1 Macri 5
2 Linquist
3 Ramirez
3rd Macri

FB
1 Sweeney 5
2 Hickman
3 Sheldon

TE
1 Mackie 7
2 Gilman
3 Rivers

WR
FL Brodie 5
SE Clark 5
3 Wertz
4 Forbes
5 Harmon

T
LT Lentzner 8
RT Miller 5
3 Frederick
4 Morton

G
LG Matthews 7
RG Wayne 7
3 Buckner
4 Everitt

C
1 Bednarsh 8
2 Koester

P
1 McCarthy N/A

K
1 Allen N/A

KO
1 Allen N/A

PR
1 Wertz N/A
2 Clark

KR
1 Spaulding N/A
2 Brodie

Injured Players? 45
Starters on ST? 40

Notice that Matthews and Wayne returned to their normal sides. I want to attack the right side on the run and I need Wayne over there to do it.

Raven Hawk

11-14-2004, 09:46 PM

Gameplan for Terps.

Percentage by Down and Distance
1-2 3-7 8-10 11+
1st 80\75\65\60
2nd 80\75\60\50
3rd 80\30\20\10
4th 80\0\0\0
Go For it on 4th? 65
Run inside the 20? 90

Direction ... Pass
LE 12 ....... Screen 15
LT 15 .......1-10 40
LG 13 .......11-20 27
C 15 .........21-30 14
RG 15 ........31+ 4
RT 15
RE 15

Finesse Running Percentage
1-2 3-7 8-10 11+
1st 5/15/10/15
2nd 15/5/15/20
3rd 5/10/0/0
4th 0/0/0/0

Option Plays 0

RB 95
FB 5
QB 0
Wing 0

Moved more running to right center and right end. Most likely they'll play their stud DT at RDT and stud DE at RDE, so we want to run the other way. :)

MikeVick7

11-15-2004, 08:55 AM

Ok...well this game will be a real test for us with Maryland's talent. But I think we got a shot.

Defensive Gameplan vs Maryland

Primary Formation: 3-4

Depth Chart

Defensive Line - (Playing Time)
LE - Blaine Finch (3)
RE - CJ Schmaltz (6)
DE3 - Timothy Carter
DE4 - Mario Beethoven

NT - David Finley (5)
DT2 - Myron Branch (3)
DT3 - Ian Lynnwood
DT4 - Harold Alston

Linebackers
WILB - Thurman Arnswaldt (4)
SILB - Herman Sanderson (6)
ILB3 - Ethan Alexander
ILB4 - Marcus Perez

*ILB - Neal Hollins (IR)

WOLB - Lorenzo Roberts (5)
SOLB - Steve Durham (4)
OLB3 - Leslie Davis
OLB4 - Darryl Staggs

*Orient LB by Weak/Strong

Defensive Backs
CB1 - Ralph Spaulding (5)
CB2 - Henry Westbrook (5)
CB3 - Jorge Montgomery
CB4 - AJ McKenzie
CB5 - Jessie Cortez

FS - Bubba Flynn (7)
SS - OJ Brooks (6)
S3 - Roy Murphy
s4 - Jessie Cortez

Orient CB by placing top CB against top WR
Double Cover top WR - 30
Double Cover 2nd best WR - 30

Run Expectation
First Down - (84/82/68/51)
Second Down - (84/75/54/47)
Third Down - (85/35/25/30)
Fourth Down - (87/34/20/32)

Tendencies
Goal Line - 50
Nickel Package - 50
Tendency to blitz - 60
Dime Package - 50
Prevent Package - 30
Blitz multiple players - 60

Blitz percentage by position
WOLB - 15
WILB - 15
SILB - 30
SOLB - 15
CB1 - 0
CB2 - 0
SS - 20
FS - 5

Pass Coverage in normal situations
Man to Man - 45
Bump & Run - 25
2-Deep Zone - 10
3-Deep Zone - 10
4-Deep Zone - 10