(03-29-2019 01:34 PM)JMURocks Wrote:  

(03-29-2019 12:15 PM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(03-29-2019 11:53 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  Today's article from Madia talked about the importance of fixing the end game. It's a great read and I'd recommend it.
Regarding our QB's and the drill they were using to simulate end game, Madia talked about a specific play where Maloney threw a pass in the corner of the endzone for a touchdown.

What does this tell us? Not much other than Maloney is getting time and made a great play in what was supposed to be a high pressure moment. Gage is a legitimate contender to be the starter at this point. It certainly isn't sounding like a two person race.

Cignetti is trying to test these guys in as many ways as he can. I have true confidence in this coaching staff to improve the play at quarterback. The guy that will be starting won't be getting the job for any other reason than he was the guy that will put us in the best position to win.

I love Cignetti's emphasis on end of game situations, complete with a running clock to make it as realistic as possible. Cignetti has said time and time again he is not looking for a superman to play QB, but someone that does his job, protects the ball, spreads the ball around, can escape/extend plays.

I’ve also been impressed by how much emphasis they seem to be placing on ball security drills in practice, at nearly every position. Way too many turnovers and fumbles last year, and it’s clear they are determined to correct that too.

That's good to hear, but I'm sure it was an emphasis under MH last year also. Outside the QBs, I don't think fumbling was a big issue last year. 13 games, 16 team fumbles/9 lost not great, but probably better than avg. Over half the lost fumbles were on the QBs (Dinucci 3 and Cole Johnson 2). Amos had 2 fumbles on returns, but none lost. Unless I missed one, don't think anyone one else had more than 1 fumble. Cardon Johnson, Hamilton, D Stapleton & Kirlew each had 1 fumble/1 lost.

15 INT/9 fumbles lost in 13 games last season. I'd like to see both INTs and fumbles lost both kept in the single digits over 16 games next season.

(03-29-2019 06:16 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(03-29-2019 01:34 PM)JMURocks Wrote:  

(03-29-2019 12:15 PM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(03-29-2019 11:53 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  Today's article from Madia talked about the importance of fixing the end game. It's a great read and I'd recommend it.
Regarding our QB's and the drill they were using to simulate end game, Madia talked about a specific play where Maloney threw a pass in the corner of the endzone for a touchdown.

What does this tell us? Not much other than Maloney is getting time and made a great play in what was supposed to be a high pressure moment. Gage is a legitimate contender to be the starter at this point. It certainly isn't sounding like a two person race.

Cignetti is trying to test these guys in as many ways as he can. I have true confidence in this coaching staff to improve the play at quarterback. The guy that will be starting won't be getting the job for any other reason than he was the guy that will put us in the best position to win.

I love Cignetti's emphasis on end of game situations, complete with a running clock to make it as realistic as possible. Cignetti has said time and time again he is not looking for a superman to play QB, but someone that does his job, protects the ball, spreads the ball around, can escape/extend plays.

I’ve also been impressed by how much emphasis they seem to be placing on ball security drills in practice, at nearly every position. Way too many turnovers and fumbles last year, and it’s clear they are determined to correct that too.

That's good to hear, but I'm sure it was an emphasis under MH last year also. Outside the QBs, I don't think fumbling was a big issue last year. 13 games, 16 team fumbles/9 lost not great, but probably better than avg. Over half the lost fumbles were on the QBs (Dinucci 3 and Cole Johnson 2). Amos had 2 fumbles on returns, but none lost. Unless I missed one, don't think anyone one else had more than 1 fumble. Cardon Johnson, Hamilton, D Stapleton & Kirlew each had 1 fumble/1 lost.

15 INT/9 fumbles lost in 13 games last season. I'd like to see both INTs and fumbles lost both kept in the single digits over 16 games next season.

But Stapleton’s really hurt...still can’t believe that. Wasn’t it against Elon?? Whoever it was against it was a game-changer.

(03-29-2019 06:19 PM)jmutoml757 Wrote:  

(03-29-2019 06:16 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(03-29-2019 01:34 PM)JMURocks Wrote:  

(03-29-2019 12:15 PM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(03-29-2019 11:53 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  Today's article from Madia talked about the importance of fixing the end game. It's a great read and I'd recommend it.
Regarding our QB's and the drill they were using to simulate end game, Madia talked about a specific play where Maloney threw a pass in the corner of the endzone for a touchdown.

What does this tell us? Not much other than Maloney is getting time and made a great play in what was supposed to be a high pressure moment. Gage is a legitimate contender to be the starter at this point. It certainly isn't sounding like a two person race.

Cignetti is trying to test these guys in as many ways as he can. I have true confidence in this coaching staff to improve the play at quarterback. The guy that will be starting won't be getting the job for any other reason than he was the guy that will put us in the best position to win.

I love Cignetti's emphasis on end of game situations, complete with a running clock to make it as realistic as possible. Cignetti has said time and time again he is not looking for a superman to play QB, but someone that does his job, protects the ball, spreads the ball around, can escape/extend plays.

I’ve also been impressed by how much emphasis they seem to be placing on ball security drills in practice, at nearly every position. Way too many turnovers and fumbles last year, and it’s clear they are determined to correct that too.

That's good to hear, but I'm sure it was an emphasis under MH last year also. Outside the QBs, I don't think fumbling was a big issue last year. 13 games, 16 team fumbles/9 lost not great, but probably better than avg. Over half the lost fumbles were on the QBs (Dinucci 3 and Cole Johnson 2). Amos had 2 fumbles on returns, but none lost. Unless I missed one, don't think anyone one else had more than 1 fumble. Cardon Johnson, Hamilton, D Stapleton & Kirlew each had 1 fumble/1 lost.

15 INT/9 fumbles lost in 13 games last season. I'd like to see both INTs and fumbles lost both kept in the single digits over 16 games next season.

But Stapleton’s really hurt...still can’t believe that. Wasn’t it against Elon?? Whoever it was against it was a game-changer.

Yep. That was the only 1 that likely cost JMU a game.
-Dinucci's fumble against NC State was a big momentum swing, likely cost JMU 3 to 7 points, but IMHOP I still think JMU likely loses.
-Collectively Dinucci's 1 and Cole Johnsons 2 fumbles vs UNH were big. Take away all 3 & JMU could have won. Course, you could say the same thing about Dinucci's 1 and Cole's 2 INTs..
(The INTs cost JMU vs Colgate, weren't any lost fumbles).

Turnovers IN GENERAL cost JMU in all 3 losses. Cignetti knows that and isn’t afraid to admit it. He wants it to improve and knows that we are a program that as long as we take care of the football and stop giving opponents chances, that we’ll win 19 out of every 20 games.

Super excited to see us know how to use timeouts and use the clock in tight situations!

From the DNR, I think this is something all could be excited about:

Three quarterbacks – Ben DiNucci, Cole Johnson and Gage Moloney – continue to share reps at practice. Last week, Cignetti said he didn’t want to put a timetable on naming a starter, but after Saturday’s scrimmage he said he was impressed with Moloney.

Moloney, a redshirt sophomore, doesn’t have the experience of DiNucci or Johnson, but was a prep standout at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, S.C., where he threw for more than 6,700 yards and 71 touchdowns for his career and was South Carolina’s Mr. Football for 2016.

“I thought Gage Moloney showed up a little bit today,” Cignetti said.

I'm not saying that this is in play right now but I imagine HCs drop these sort of tidbits to (1) to motivate the person that is currently leading the race, and (2) keep the younger player from transferring. If HC3 says "Gage is clear #3," that implies Gage is sitting two more years until Cole graduates and you worry about Gage transferring.

It is always something to consider when HCs talk QB battles.

(04-08-2019 07:57 AM)DoubleDogDare Wrote:  I'm not saying that this is in play right now but I imagine HCs drop these sort of tidbits to (1) to motivate the person that is currently leading the race, and (2) keep the younger player from transferring. If HC3 says "Gage is clear #3," that implies Gage is sitting two more years until Cole graduates and you worry about Gage transferring.

It is always something to consider when HCs talk QB battles.

I don't disagree that some of this is coach speak..........but I think the battle is between Ben & Gage. This is college football and you need escapability, mobility, ability to extend plays, and running threat. Cole 'might' have the best arm but is much more one dimensional than the other 2.

(04-08-2019 07:50 AM)Dukester Wrote:  From the DNR, I think this is something all could be excited about:

“I thought Gage Moloney showed up a little bit today,” Cignetti said.

LOL! That might be the weakest endorsement I've ever seen. Love it.

This is like when I'm leaving for work in the morning and ask my much better half how do I look and she replies "you'll do".

Nooch threw multiple picks in practice this week

(04-08-2019 08:56 AM)DirtyDukes Wrote:  Nooch threw multiple picks in practice this week

smh, not sure what the point of this is really......

(04-08-2019 09:03 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(04-08-2019 08:56 AM)DirtyDukes Wrote:  Nooch threw multiple picks in practice this week

smh, not sure what the point of this is really......

U mad bro?

(04-08-2019 09:11 AM)DirtyDukes Wrote:  

(04-08-2019 09:03 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(04-08-2019 08:56 AM)DirtyDukes Wrote:  Nooch threw multiple picks in practice this week

smh, not sure what the point of this is really......

U mad bro?

not at all bro......just seems like a useless and pointless statement to make.....not sure your point but I assume you think you are being 'cute'