MU vs Colorado

LIKE: I can say that the Tigers came out strong in this game. Even though early on the score didn’t reflect that with such a tight game with CU, The tigers where still able to play solid football until they put some scoring together. The Defense is really starting to impress me more and more. They are aggressive, solid tacklers and most of all hustlers. It’s safe to say that the D has taken on the attitude of d coordinator Coach Steckal. Steck was always a crazy go getter type and I see his attitude all over the D! The offense got off to a slow start, but Blain and his crew was able to put some points on the board. TJ Moe was solid as well as Agnew, but I’m still looking for that big play threat to emerge for the Tigers. Special teams were solid overall.

DISLIKE: I really couldn’t find too many dislikes. The run game was subpar at most and needs to improve for the Tigers to have a chance going into a late conference schedule that’s tough. The offense needs to produce more and Blain needs to spread the ball around to all of his play makers, to keep opponents off balance.

SUGGEST: I suggest staying aggressive on D and don’t let up. If the Tigers are to go to a championship game this year and have a chance of winning, the D will be the key, so they need to show and step up every game. The offense needs to get more creative and focus on becoming a total unit. Without a big play guy emerging, they need to learn how to utilize the skills of every player on the field. Get everybody involved to keep teams off balance and to keep you unpredictable. Because I tell you, as the season goes on and the Tiger opponents get better, TJ Moe can’t be the only guy making plays. They need the team.

TC’s Tiger Of The Week:

MU DEFENSE

MU vs McNeese St

What I ….

LIKE: Well it was a lot going on in this game to like. I liked how the Tigers came out firing on all cylinders and basically man handling their opponents the way that they where suppose to. True freshman tailback Henry Josey was a bright spot, as well as a great preview of what the Tigers have in the stable for the future. Once again, Blaine Gabbet looked sharp and I was impressed. The defense was solid and as I mentioned above did what they where suppose to do against an opponent such as McNeese st. Overall great job Tigers!

DISLIKE: It would have been hard to find something in this game that I dislike. With all the scoring and great overall game by the Tigers, I would be stupid to complain about the way they played this game. Although I can’t think of one thing that I dislike about the game, I can tell you that I’m starting to dislike the competition that MU is lining up against early on in the season. I mean not to knock MU efforts in this game, but McNeese St. looked and played like a high school team at best. I’m waiting for the Tigers to take that next step, to where we see a Georgia or Michigan St on the non conference schedule of the Tigers. That’s how you go out and show the world that you are a good football program, by being able to compete and beat any team in the nation. Enough with the easy teams already!

SUGGEST: My suggestion for the Tigers is to keep doing what you are doing, and continue to get better as a team. Don’t let up and prepare yourself for some tough battles ahead. Keep getting the ball into the hands of your playmakers and keep the defense aggressive. Don’t get to caught up in your first two wins, those are done with, now focus on the next task at hand and try to do a 100% better the next game, then you did in your last victory!

TC’s Tiger of the Week:
Henry Josey (7 carries 112 yards 3 TD’s)

MU vs ILL (2010)

MU vs Illinois (2010)


WHAT I….

LIKE:

With this being the first game, I can say that I saw a lot of positive signs from the Tigers. First I have to say that Blain Gabbert arm looks NFL ready, all I can say is that the kid has an arm to die for (that’s if you really want to play in the NFL as a quarterback). I was also encouraged by the running game. Even though it wasn’t often enough, when the Tigers ran the ball, they got the job done. I was really impressed with the defense. The corners and safety’s seemed to have had a productive off season, not just with weights and running, but getting their minds right and being more aggressive on the edge. If the secondary can play this way all season, mark my word, the Tigers will have one of the top defenses in the conference. O, and don’t forget Aldon Smith on the D line, the guy can flat out go and play football. Last but not least, I like the fact that the Tigers competed for 4 quarters and was able to finish the game strong and with a W!

DISLIKE:

There wasn’t too much for me to dislike. To be honest, I don’t think that I saw anything that I didn’t agree with or disliked. I’m sure that as the season go on I will find plenty of dislikes about the Tiger’s play, until then great job all around.

SUGGEST:

Run the ball more and keep a balanced offense along with an aggressive defense. Feed your scat backs with different options, (screens, hand offs, swing passes etc.). On defense when blitzing, please be more aggressive so that we can get to the quarterback or cause disruption in the backfield. This last suggestion will be for every game, “Take the fight to the opponent and don’t let them bring the fight to you”!

TC’s Tiger of the Week:

TJ Moe 13 rec 101 yds 1 Td