Mizzou Links, 9-23-09

by Bill C. on Sep 23, 2009 5:42 AM CDT in News Comment 3 comments

Nevada Links!

Dave Matter: Behind the Numbers: MU vs Nevada, Part I
In 41 pass attempts, the Pack's failed to make an interception and logged just two sacks. In just two games, opposing quarterbacks have completed seven passes of 25 yards or more against Nevada. Nineteen of the 28 completions Nevada has given up have gone for first downs. Thirteen of the 28 (almost half) have gone for 15 yards or more. And on third down, opposing QBs have completed 11 of 13 passes for 142 yards and two TDs. That's a third-down efficiency rating of 227.1. Ouch. In the red zone, opposing quarterbacks have completed 4 of 4 passes for 29 yards, three going for first downs, the other a touchdown.
The Missourian: Nevada looking to stop turnovers in home opener against Missouri
Reno Gazette-Journal: Desire to make something happen costly for Kap
Ault reiterated what he said last week, that Kaepernick played "pretty decently" in the 35-0 loss at Notre Dame to open the season. And there were things he liked about Kaepernick on Saturday, too.
"Kap read the blitzes. There were 28 of them and he got it every time except one," Ault said. "That's very good. And I'm really pleased with the way he's delivering the ball.
"Last weekend, physically he just didn't play well. It happens."
Reno Gazette-Journal: Letters: Pack's problems start at the top
Reno Gazette-Journal: Is Kaepernick regressing?
PowerMizzou: Tuesday Notebook: A Short Week

Comments

This talk of Kaepernick

regressing reminds me of Brad Smith. Now, I know Mizzou fans did not think Brad Smith was getting worse (we just blamed Pinkel for trying to make him a pocket passer). Teams see how good a player is and scheme to stop him, forcing someone else to make a play. Team did not want Brad Smith to beat them, just like teams now do not want Colin Kaepernick to beat them.

by jrekf7 on Sep 23, 2009 8:39 AM CDT reply actions

that is true, I think most fans of the Pack are upset for how the coach as reacted to the regression

….i read some where that they think he , “through another player under the bus”, suggesting Ault has said things to the media about players that aren’t very nice.

I am not sure about how much stock to take in speaking to the media like that, but it may suggest rumblings of discontent and mal discourse between coaches and players.

(after writing this I have no idea what point I was trying to make)

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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 23, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions

Yea!!

A game – in less than sixty hours!!

Woot!

Go Tigers!

"You get a lot of national exposure like that" Weatherspoon said. "Lot of people out there not really talking about the Tigers. . . . .You've got to go out there and get respect if you want it."

by tigers and chiefs fan on Sep 23, 2009 11:05 AM CDT reply actions

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