AU_Twisterman

Everything with the broadcast, both TV and radio, is just a struggle. Maybe it will improve as the season goes on. On defense, I saw a couple of miscues from LBs that was tough to see at this level.

Wow

Just noticed from Nathan King of 247 that Finley will be with team for at least through the Spring. I'm sure there is a possibility he will be gone after he graduates so may not mean a whole lot for next season. Finley Back With Team

I believe he committed to Liberty before starting his senior year.

Love that Sly Smith flipped to AU. A little more physical development will do him some good. Doesn't have elite speed, but has good quickness and ball skills. Can be a very physical tackler.

Did a quick search on HB. He got offered and committed (to Liberty) before ever starting a HS game (sat behind a Cincy commit). Always wanted to be coached by CHF, so he camped there and committed on the spot when offered and he shut recruiting down. Originally from Illinois. Based on some pics, he is more physically developed than some are letting on. He has had really good coaching, just not much experience. He navigates the pocket well and is accurate. Not a runner, but can throw on roll outs and shows touch when needed. Probably doesn't spin it as well as Geriner, but he is good. He has enough tools to say it will be about how quickly he learns to process routes/coverages and then pull the trigger on time. I think it is a no-brainer to add him to the QB room.

He and Joiner give us two quality interior lineman. Very nice. Getting close to being done with HS OL by now. Now to the portal for immediate help.

If they are splitting reps among 3 quarterbacks, then that takes away some of those valuable reps from Finley. They don't have an unlimited number of minutes or reps to practice their plays against the coverages and blitzes that Penn State has shown, so it is something that I'm just not sure about. Aside from the injuries, they must like what Calzada brings to the table. Aside from the 3 or 4 bad plays in the first two games, I thought that Finley has thrown some beautiful balls. As always with AU football, it should be interesting. We have a chance to control both lines of scrimmage. Doing that would really help our QB situation and pass coverage. Looking forward to the game.

Well, you beat me to it.

I vote for him to succeed with Boise St coaches.

Just based on Calzada's film I just looked through from 2 or 3 games this year, he has chance to be a on par with Nix in regards to the passing game, maybe even better in some areas. Bo showed some ability this year to stand in the pocket and deliver a throw under pressure, but Calzada did that on a much more consistent basis in the film I saw. Bo bailed way too much, and operated out of the system/progressions way too often. Both have similar arm strength, but Nix has quicker release and can throw it better from different angles. Calzada may be better at the deep ball, but I honestly didn't see A&M take many shots on film. Also, regarding Calzada's "happy feet" that some have mentioned, I think a lot of that is just from his in-the-pocket technique of consistently moving the feet to stay in throwing position, sort of like Peyton Manning always did. Now of course he does bail some when he doesn't need to, but I think that part of it may be overstated. One last thing - Calzada looked terrible at times carrying out fakes in the run game. Very lazy movements.

A little fact I wanted to interject in the middle of some of this nonsense I am seeing . . . . Bo Nix will turn 22 before TJ Finley turns 20. This may not matter to some of you, but I think it needs to be taken into account.

Very nice pickup! Awesome news!

After doing a little bit of research on him, I would be happy with Zak Hill.

I just don't like his alignment this year. Seems to be very close to the ball at setup and doesn't look very athletic on approach. Whatever it is, there is no consistency to his kicks. If you just watch the extra points, not many go straight down the middle. Maybe he can get it figured out.