Probably wrong time for this post as everyone is emotional after the loss. I'm trying to do this rationally so hang with me and feel free to add your own:
QB: C-, Cade struggled and couldn't move, Stratton is a serviceable backup, Sullivan shows glimpses but needs help going forward.
RB: A, Johnson is one of the nation's best. Jaz and Moultonare solid.
WR: C-, drops and couldn't get open. Still a passing grade because I wonder how much of their struggle is due to other factors. Show glimpses and Wetjen needs to stay and get reps. Gill and Buie look okay. One more would be good.
TE: C, Lachey was absent all year, injuries were his problem. Ostrenga will be fine but under used. The biggest problem was two fold. 1- they struggled blocking at times. 2- they weren't targeted much.
OL: C, improvement from last year but pass blocking is a problem. Still had missed assignments and straight whiffs blocking.
OC: B-, we still scored more than usual but our efficiency numbers weren't great. Passing was poor. Still, I thought there was progress from last year.
DL: C+, at times we looked to get pressure with 4. At times we looked like we were getting run over. Ultimately this unit didn't move the needle for me. I was hoping for more from this whole group.
LB: B+, best overall unit outside of the running backs. Higgins gets an A by himself. Jackson was very solid. Fisher was fine. Castro regressed big time and Lutmer/Rexroth didn't look ready.
CB: C, but help... the C is essentially for Harris. TJ Hall was okay and not tested as much. I think we need to see more of the freshman as Lee struggled mightily and Nestor did not seem ready.
S: D, that might be nice. X... dude, we ALL want this to work. He's one of our highest rated recruits and was in state. He's been really bad and was benched. Schulte struggled. We had the top blown off multiple times. We just don't tackle well and couldn't cover. I'm hopeful Entringer will be one answer and I believe we have a freshman to try there.
DC: C, while it's nowhere near what we are accustom to, it's not terrible, most of the time. The words I would describe this group would be soft and inconsistent. They showed glimpses of greatness and other times where it looked awful.
K: A-, Stevens is still a weapon. He's been pretty consistent and should have been trusted to kick more.
P: B+, not Taylor yet but very solid and could pin the ball deep. Elkin needs a nod for his long snapping.
KR/PR: A+, two return TDs, Wetjen AA, averaged the most yards per return.
KT/PT: B, a few broken coverages but most of the time this group has been good.
ST: B+, still a strength of this team. Woods is a good coach.
Head Coach: C-, legend, yes. Is the game passing him by, probably. Game management/ clock management still makes all of us angry. Players seem to love him. Overall, 8 wins with this schedule was not good enough. Losing today was a very sour note.
Fire away and add your own. Just wanted to type to get it out of my system.
QB: C-, Cade struggled and couldn't move, Stratton is a serviceable backup, Sullivan shows glimpses but needs help going forward.
RB: A, Johnson is one of the nation's best. Jaz and Moultonare solid.
WR: C-, drops and couldn't get open. Still a passing grade because I wonder how much of their struggle is due to other factors. Show glimpses and Wetjen needs to stay and get reps. Gill and Buie look okay. One more would be good.
TE: C, Lachey was absent all year, injuries were his problem. Ostrenga will be fine but under used. The biggest problem was two fold. 1- they struggled blocking at times. 2- they weren't targeted much.
OL: C, improvement from last year but pass blocking is a problem. Still had missed assignments and straight whiffs blocking.
OC: B-, we still scored more than usual but our efficiency numbers weren't great. Passing was poor. Still, I thought there was progress from last year.
DL: C+, at times we looked to get pressure with 4. At times we looked like we were getting run over. Ultimately this unit didn't move the needle for me. I was hoping for more from this whole group.
LB: B+, best overall unit outside of the running backs. Higgins gets an A by himself. Jackson was very solid. Fisher was fine. Castro regressed big time and Lutmer/Rexroth didn't look ready.
CB: C, but help... the C is essentially for Harris. TJ Hall was okay and not tested as much. I think we need to see more of the freshman as Lee struggled mightily and Nestor did not seem ready.
S: D, that might be nice. X... dude, we ALL want this to work. He's one of our highest rated recruits and was in state. He's been really bad and was benched. Schulte struggled. We had the top blown off multiple times. We just don't tackle well and couldn't cover. I'm hopeful Entringer will be one answer and I believe we have a freshman to try there.
DC: C, while it's nowhere near what we are accustom to, it's not terrible, most of the time. The words I would describe this group would be soft and inconsistent. They showed glimpses of greatness and other times where it looked awful.
K: A-, Stevens is still a weapon. He's been pretty consistent and should have been trusted to kick more.
P: B+, not Taylor yet but very solid and could pin the ball deep. Elkin needs a nod for his long snapping.
KR/PR: A+, two return TDs, Wetjen AA, averaged the most yards per return.
KT/PT: B, a few broken coverages but most of the time this group has been good.
ST: B+, still a strength of this team. Woods is a good coach.
Head Coach: C-, legend, yes. Is the game passing him by, probably. Game management/ clock management still makes all of us angry. Players seem to love him. Overall, 8 wins with this schedule was not good enough. Losing today was a very sour note.
Fire away and add your own. Just wanted to type to get it out of my system.
