Where did warp speed Wetjen go?
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You'd assume since he's penciled in as a return specialist that his hands and his ability to catch the football are at least above average. If that's the case, then yes, please utilize him in the passing game as a deep threat to take the top off of the defense and force defenders to stop keying on the run and crowding the line of scrimmage.
He probably wants to get the ball in his hands and make fun things happen.
We don’t need that sorta thing.
We don’t need that sorta thing.
He’s the new Paul Cheney jr. Kickoffs and if he’s in the game only way he’s getting the ball is on an end around or reverse. But BF already played that hand vs Utah st so teams are well aware what’s happening if he’s in there.
Guessing he fumbled a few punts in practice, was late to a workout, skipped class, or talked back.....any or all of the above....
I would say that the 2021 team had receiver talent. Laporta lead the team in receiving with 53-670-3 then Ragaini 26-231-1, Bruce 25-209-1 and 3 TDs rushing, Jones 21-323-3, Johnson 18-352-2, Tracy 15-106-1 and running back Goodson 31-247-1.
Two of the players were true freshman and appeared to have very bright futures. Then Purdue thought enough of two other players to give them scholarships.
I thought Bruce and Johnson would have stellar careers at Iowa after the promise they showed as freshman and of course they both got scholarships in the Big 12 after 2022.
That's part of my frustration. I feel like the whole offensive team was mismanaged: everyone was mad that Ragaini was getting the most touches, Johnson was always in the dog house/hurt, Tracy showed burst of talent, Bruce was throwing/betting games, the whole Goodson family was unhappy, and then there was Charlie third string and he is now in the NFL.
I know coaches can't control injury's, gambling, frustration and dropped balls, but Brian Ferentz has zero margin for error with is contract and the general overall apathy of this years offense is growing.
2021 was the start, in my opinion, of where Brian lost trust of the fan base to "Coordinate" a respectable, not even good, but respectable offense.
Much like our QB, OL and WR development, the whole offense has been trending downward for at least 3 years.
He played 4 snaps in a game this year.
Got the ball 3 of the times.
It was so freaking obvious.
Duh Brian, duh.
Got the ball 3 of the times.
It was so freaking obvious.
Duh Brian, duh.
Bump my old thread from last year. First Wetjen sighting at receiver confirmed (finally). Easy separation, great hands, turned upfield quickly. Should absolutely be starting there.
Those great hands muffed a punt. Think he tries a little too hard to make something happen on punt returns. I happen to believe there are reasons he hasn't broken into a spot at 2nd or even 3rd receiver since he's been here.
meh, not worried. Every player makes mistakes. That was a tantalizing ball to grab off a high bounce.
Your eyes did not deceive you, Wetjen was once again given a single play at WR this week. Defender did a good job, but a better throw woulda had him. He may be fast, but he's not tall.
What a crazy athletic run with vision. Put this man at WR and throw him some balls. Send him in motion every play as a diversion. Make them guess between Kaleb/Sullivan/Wetjen every play. They will be leaning off balance all game with no freaking answers.
I'm still lost on how he isn't used on offense more. Just get him the ball in space.
Maybe I shouldn't say lost. I watched Charlie Jones and said the same thing. Maybe just not sure what coaches see.
Maybe I shouldn't say lost. I watched Charlie Jones and said the same thing. Maybe just not sure what coaches see.
