Football Game Notes vs. Kentucky State
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Kentucky State Game Notes
https://ksuthorobreds.com/documents/2019/9/5//2019_FB_GAME_NOTES___Robert_Morris.pdf?id=375
https://ksuthorobreds.com/documents/2019/9/5//2019_FB_GAME_NOTES___Robert_Morris.pdf?id=375
Sure hope RMU can get a solid win. Although Kentucky State is a bit of an unknown, it would appear to be a winnable game. The players and coaches have been working hard to get this program moving in the right direction, it's time to show it on the field and on the scoreboard. A blowout win is not necessary, just a solid performance all around with a W at the end of the game. Go Colonials!
I gotta see that defense play mistake free ball! In a game at home against a subpar opponent, 0-10 last year, the dee needs to start putting together some smart, D1 style, solid, structured defense. No wide open wheel routes and untouched qb ‘s like last week!
Open up that offense in this game. Keep the ground game churning but use some tight ends and backs along with the receivers in passing game.
Go bobbymo!
Open up that offense in this game. Keep the ground game churning but use some tight ends and backs along with the receivers in passing game.
Go bobbymo!
CUT DOWN THOSE PENALTIES AS WELL!! Get off the field after 3rd downs... I truly believe the offense will be fine. Just need that D to get them the rock back!! Go BobbiMo!!
Might be one of the most embarrassing losses in program history.
To lose to a D2 program is bad. To lose to one that was winless last year and hasn't had a winning record in a long time is inexcusable.
Tim Vecchio and Matt Gonzalez didn't have a catch today. If your offense isn't getting them open, what are you doing? Why is the third string running back getting carries at the goal line in a one score game?
To lose to a D2 program is bad. To lose to one that was winless last year and hasn't had a winning record in a long time is inexcusable.
Tim Vecchio and Matt Gonzalez didn't have a catch today. If your offense isn't getting them open, what are you doing? Why is the third string running back getting carries at the goal line in a one score game?
Gonzo didn’t dress. No targets for Vecchio. Not sure what is going on.
We don’t have a QB yet and no #1 WR on offense.
Defense is a hot mess with new faces all game.
We don’t have a QB yet and no #1 WR on offense.
Defense is a hot mess with new faces all game.
I don't mind rotating guys to keep them fresh, but they should be locked into a position. It looked like the Florida transfer was playing linebacker later in the game. And was Wanat dressed? Didn't see him much, if at all.
I know it takes time to rebuild a program, but after the promise of last week, the team looked woefully unprepared and unsure of itself. Pick 11 guys on both sides of the ball, some key subs, and ride with them. Stop moving guys around so much and coach them through mistakes.
Wanat was dressed as was Charles
Def sat in a based 3-4 D all game long.
I’m just puzzled not sure what happen today. Very unprepared.
Martin didn’t look good at all with his throws. Lewis taken out after that fumble where it looked like he has hit by a pulling OL that caused it.
Too many questions.
Just know that Dayton went on the road and beat Indiana State who is a Missouri Valley conference team.
Def sat in a based 3-4 D all game long.
I’m just puzzled not sure what happen today. Very unprepared.
Martin didn’t look good at all with his throws. Lewis taken out after that fumble where it looked like he has hit by a pulling OL that caused it.
Too many questions.
Just know that Dayton went on the road and beat Indiana State who is a Missouri Valley conference team.
Maybe they thought they could try some new wrinkles against a bad D2 team in its first game with a new coach and they simply got caught with their pants down
Just bad. 2 key fumbles. I can't think of a worse loss in program history.
Assuming Wanat and Charles were ok to play, to not play them makes no sense at all. Just can't figure it out. No Canton that I can recall either.
Not sure the plan going into game, get that Martin was not sharp to start, thought Lewis looked good and he was yanked after a fumble that really was not all of his making.
Dayton beating Indiana State does not bode well. The sycamores are no joke.
Was really excited about this game/season after Buffalo game but this is gutting.
Get things sorted and beat Dayton!
Assuming Wanat and Charles were ok to play, to not play them makes no sense at all. Just can't figure it out. No Canton that I can recall either.
Not sure the plan going into game, get that Martin was not sharp to start, thought Lewis looked good and he was yanked after a fumble that really was not all of his making.
Dayton beating Indiana State does not bode well. The sycamores are no joke.
Was really excited about this game/season after Buffalo game but this is gutting.
Get things sorted and beat Dayton!
I don’t have issues with any players after this game! Man on man the other team was stronger, where they were suppose to be, and better coached! A loss like this will destroy this program, unless coaching staff takes credit for it!
No one beside myself has problem with 5 straight runs into strength of defense? Let’s try our 160 lb backs straight into 2 350+lb men! An ego never won a football game!
2 qbs = 0 qbs , 4 rbs = 0
Maybe Luvara should yank himself after 1 poor play call?
I can’t blame players fo following orders! There should be a better game plan for Dayton! Maybe?
Get it together for homecoming bobbymo!
No one beside myself has problem with 5 straight runs into strength of defense? Let’s try our 160 lb backs straight into 2 350+lb men! An ego never won a football game!
2 qbs = 0 qbs , 4 rbs = 0
Maybe Luvara should yank himself after 1 poor play call?
I can’t blame players fo following orders! There should be a better game plan for Dayton! Maybe?
Get it together for homecoming bobbymo!
DII that beat FCS in Week 2
Week 2:
Kentucky State (@ Robert Morris) - 13-7
East Stroudsburg (@ Wagner) - 24-14 (FYI: Wagner lost to FBS Connecticut by 3...insert UConn football comment here)
Virginia Union (@ Hampton) - 36-17
Midwestern State (@ Northwestern State) - 33-7
Tarleton State (@ Stephen F. Austin) - 37-26
Truman State (@ Drake) - 10-7
Too close for comfort (within two scores):
Morehouse College (@ Alabama A&M) - 30-35
Indiana Wesleyan (@ Butler) - 27-30 (OT)
Central Washington (@ Idaho) - 31-41
Week 2:
Kentucky State (@ Robert Morris) - 13-7
East Stroudsburg (@ Wagner) - 24-14 (FYI: Wagner lost to FBS Connecticut by 3...insert UConn football comment here)
Virginia Union (@ Hampton) - 36-17
Midwestern State (@ Northwestern State) - 33-7
Tarleton State (@ Stephen F. Austin) - 37-26
Truman State (@ Drake) - 10-7
Too close for comfort (within two scores):
Morehouse College (@ Alabama A&M) - 30-35
Indiana Wesleyan (@ Butler) - 27-30 (OT)
Central Washington (@ Idaho) - 31-41
It certainly happens across football.
Everyone remembers when Appalachian State went into the Big House and beat Michigan. People forget that Appalachian State won the I-AA that season and were a really good football team. With transfer rules and scholarship reductions there is FAR more parity today than there used to be. There is a reason why NFL rosters are littered with D3 and D2 guys.
So everyone slapped themselves on the back after the Buffalo game (it now appears Buffalo worked on PSU all camp and probably spent 2 days on RMU) and thought KSU would be a cakewalk? Recipe for trap week.
I heard some disgruntled fans badmouthing the defense on Saturday. The D played well enough for us to win and let me tell you it is tough preparing for an offense like that. I also heard we had zero film. If we can score from 5 yards out the score is 21-14 (at worst) and we eke out a win. I think if we score on those goal line situations it may have snowballed because teams that run option struggle to play from behind.
A couple notes I made from the game...
* Do we have a new exchange program with American Somoa? In all honesty I like the beef. We were able to rotate a bunch of Dlineman all game.
* Brady Ours and Aniello Buzzacco are 185 and 190 respectively. That is giving up some size BUT I watched them all game and they take good steps and play downhill and fast. I was impressed.
* With Gonzo out why leave Dylan Smith in on passing downs spread wide? I think the world of Dylan but he is 6'1 210 whereas Gonzo is 6'3 230 and creates a far bigger mismatch. We left Dylan in the slot on 2x2 and ran a Smash route to his side and he was easily covered. Why not rotate in one of our talented WR's?
* Tim Vecchio has had a nagging injury. I hope it gets better soon.
* George did not play well. I'm sure no one is harder on George than George but why do we recruit some fast QB's and then never use them? I watched the DePaul kid play and he has some wheels. George running designed zone reads looks like a fish out of water. DePaul has a live arm as well. I've never hid the fact that I prefer QB's that can run.
* I get playing Huggins where we can but that is a slap in the face to kids that busted their butt all camp. I get it, it is the day and age we live in, but for the almighty college football dollar we have traded in some values. I believe Huggins left FU after being accused of assaulting a TA? Hey, come to RMU, we are desperate and you can play right away, all forgiven OK?
* Getting kids off the transfer portal is a band-aid. At some point we need to build a program. RMU has not been getting a good return on its investment as of late.
* Speaking to some parents it sounds as if some kids are disgruntled. I will leave it at that. Kind of surprised me as I thought the morale was up under Coach Clark.
* One very boisterous and apparently drunken fan had some knowledge to pass on to Coach Clark and he did not mind the world hearing it. A couple doozies were...
"Hey Coach Clark, you are getting beaten by a woman's D2 team" - One KSU mom took offense but then shrugged and laughed.
"Hey Coach Clark this is not Miami, you actually have to coach"
Moronic to say the least.
I will swallow this one and see how we perform against Dayton. Hopefully we show up and compete and prove this last week was a fluke but losing to a D2 team that finished 0-10 last season at home is tough to take.
It's going to take more than a season and two games for Coach Clark to turn this thing around. But I'm curious what the new AD thinks of everything. And if some people with sway get his ear, does Clark last beyond this season if things go south?
Seems silly to ask two games into the season, but you see changes when a coach is working for an AD who didn't hire him.
Outside of that, you hit the nail on the head with personnel stuff, irish_buffalo.
If Vecchio is banged up, fine. Same with Gonzo. But if you establish a clear depth chart, guys are better prepared to step up. Or you can have a better Plan B.
They just move guys around so much, including up and down the depth chart, that it must be tough to handle. Is that Clark? Is that the coordinators? I mentioned earlier - you have a tough starting back in Terence Stephens and a shifty No. 2 in Alijah Jackson. Why is the No. 3 back getting carries in a goal line situation?
They had a quick hook with Jimmy Walker at times last year, too. That's why Martin played nine games (plus blowouts). If he's struggling, coach him up. And if he's ultimately not getting the job done, let Caleb Lewis play through a mistake that wasn't really his.
And while I like the newcomers on defense, why are there a dozen different lineup combos two games into the season? Play a 4-3 all game against Buffalo, and suddenly you're in a 3-4 the next game?
The Florida transfer can play, but he shouldn't be starting. Not yet. How well can he possibly know the playbook and the defensive keys?
They just seem too impatient and unwilling to let the players grow, and that may be the root of some of the rumored dissatisfaction. And if that's the case, this staff won't win and won't last.
Just found out coach Clark’s dad was sick last week! Coach wasn’t with team a lot of the week! Preparation wasn’t where it needed to be for a legitimate reason! It is rumored that Coaches father has since left us and my family’s condolences go out to his family if that is indeed the case!
I wish the best for the entire RMU football family!
God bless!
I wish the best for the entire RMU football family!
God bless!
That is extremely unfortunate. I know when Coach Clark was hired he cited his parents often. Prayers to him and his family.
