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September 18, 2012While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com.
“Why you should buy: After a forgettable 2011 season, in which the Buckeyes finished 6-7 after coach Jim Tressel resigned in the spring, Meyer is already transforming the program. Quarterback Braxton Miller has emerged as one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the country and only figures to get better as Meyer adds better skill players around him. An inconsistent passer a year ago, Miller has completed 61.5 percent of his attempts for 611 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions.
Why you should sell: Over the first three games, Miller carried the OSU offense on his back. The sophomore has carried the ball 56 times — more than twice as much as any other player. Tailback Jordan Hall missed the first two games with a foot injury but returned to run 17 times for 87 yards in Saturday’s 35-28 victory over California. While the offense has dramatically improved (and is actually exciting to watch), the defense remains a concern. The Bears gained 512 yards of offense, and tailback Brendan Bigelow ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only four carries.” [Schlabach/ESPN]
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“Rogers has made the most of his opportunity, fashioning a 2.54 ERA in 37 appearances while tallying 49 strikeouts in 46 innings to quickly assume a spot in the thick of the Tribe bullpen. More importantly, with his mother, Altagracia, and his 45-year-old brother, Dario, now living with him, he has discovered a once-elusive comfort zone. “Your first opportunity might be your last one,” Rogers said. “You don’t know where you’re going to be. I want to be here.”
Upon Rogers’ departure from Colorado, Rockies skipper Jim Tracy questioned what role he could fill on a pitching staff. In a matter of a few months, Rogers has evolved into one of Cleveland’s most dependable bullpen arms.” [Meisel/MLB.com]
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An interesting break down of Weeden’s performance Sunday- “4. He let his receivers go to work. Because the West Coast offense is predicated on timing and rhythm, yards after catch (YAC) are imperative. The West Coast calls for plenty of short and intermediate routes that, if executed properly, become long gains. To achieve those, the quarterback must get the ball to the receiver on time and in stride.
Subpar quarterback play can make the West Coast synonymous with dink-and-dunk. It happens when receivers are forced to reach for passes high, low or behind, thereby halting forward progress. It also happens when passes, especially to running backs, are telegraphed, enabling the defense to shut down the play immediately.
Weeden created plays in Week 2 by throwing accurately and not giving away his target on dumpoffs/extended handoffs.
Stat: The Browns amassed 183 YAC against the Bengals, for an average of seven yards per completion. The number is that much more impactful given the high number of completions, and the fact that one huge number did not skew it (longest YAC: 23).” [Manoloff/Cleveland.com]
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Your playing time distrubution for week 2– “D’Qwell Jackson: 3 tackles, 2 assists (5 combined). 3 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, 3 quarterback hits, 1 interception, 1 pass defended. Craig Robertson: 2 tackles, 2 assists (4 combined). Scott Fujita: 2 tackles, 2 assists (4 combined). Kaluka Maiava: 0 tackles, 1 assist (1 combined).
Thoughts: With Scott Fujita seeing his first action of the season, rookie L.J. Fort did not get any snaps on defense after starting in Week 1 and seeing 40% of the reps. Craig Robertson’s reps remained the same, presumably as a linebacker in the nickel package. The only real change here was a swap of Fujita-for-Fort. D’Qwell Jackson just keeps racking up big plays.” [Pokorny/Dawgs by Nature]
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Yep. “All of this made for a phone call from the Indians last week seem that much more bizarre. It was from my season ticket account representative. She was calling to see if I had received the information regarding renewing my season tickets for 2013. I simply said I had received the information. After an awkward pause, she asked if I had any questions and I said, “not for you, no.” While I have hundreds, I don’t expect to get answers from my season account representative that even General Manger Chris Antonetti refuses to address.
And finally she asked me, “are you even thinking of coming back?”
I said yes, I was thinking of coming back, and the answer—as crazy as it seems—is true. I love baseball and I love the Indians. I’ve seen bad seasons before and expect to see them again, regardless of 2012 or the decisions made because of the 2012 season. However, two things stunned me from our very brief conversation. First, the season ticket representative seemed scared and tentative on the phone. I can’t blame her. While none of the problems on the field or in the organization are her fault, I’m sure she hears plenty of the complaints while making calls about renewals and customer service issues.
But secondly, and more concerning to me, she didn’t try to sell me on 2013. I’ve been undecided about renewing before and I’ve always heard a sales pitch about the direction of the team, the core of players it has moving forward, etc. This time, however, I just heard a simple, “ok.” No sales pitch, nothing.” [Brandyberry/DTTWLN]
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Wow, can you imagine all of the grief that season ticket sales rep probably takes on a daily basis? That’s gotta be a pretty awful job this year.
awful job every year since 2008 at least
Nah, it’s a job like any other. Do your job, suffer them with kindness and don’t take it personally.
Until the Dolans sell, I don’t think the perception of the Tribe is going to change (fair or not). Unless they win a World Series…
I really like our depth at defensive line now. Even Kitchen seems big and strong enough that he’s commanding a double-team sometimes, and I think the defensive line play has really opened up the field for D’Qwell Jackson to be the stud playmaker that he’s been so far (in 2 games: 3 sacks, 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hits, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery, 1 TD).
ON Rogers, the Rockies are stuck with White and Polmerez now too. Both are pitching as #5-#6 starters
Add Taylor to the mix…….and I’ve got goosebumps.
It will really allow us to focus on LB and DBs in the draft this year…..I’d love if we went LB/DB in 4 of our first 5 selections….and give me OL depth with the other.
didn’t Winn leave the game with an injury though? we cannot afford to keep getting dinged up there.
what Rockie pitcher doesn’t pitch like a SP5 in Colorado? Guthrie is tearing it up for KC after escaping. Rogers is doing well for us, etc.
now, about that Ubaldo fellow…
For as often as we have to point out that it may not be fair (it’s not), there is a surprising amount of introspection among Tribe fans.
You know, I think we actually might be good with our linebacker spots. DQ’s spot is locked up, Fort has been promising playing behind him. Gocong will be back next year so regardless of if we like him or not, the front office paid him and the coaching staff seems to think he’s a starter. We’ve got JMJ and Robertson also doing a nice job for depth there. So even if Fujita is let go (and I hope somehow he is), I’m hoping we don’t draft a LB early. In my mind, adding a stud/ball-hawking free safety would be a great choice for our first round pick if there is one out there. I’d also like to see a replacement starter for Lauvao at offensive guard. Cornerback would be good as well, but I think we do have depth there when everyone is healthy and not suspended. And of course, if we can get a big time WR we might have to do that, although I’m higher on the future of Josh Gordon as a #1 than most.
This is true, but Winn shouldn’t be out more than another game with that concussion I would think… could even be back for the Buffalo game.
Top ranked FS is Eric Reid if he comes out of LSU. He’s ranked 15th overall as well…..we are headed for another top-10, if not top-5 selection….would be interesting.
But….not sure how we pass up someone like Mingo from LSU or Jarvis Jones from Georgia if we are in the top 5……those guys should be game changing LBs.
Thanks for making it more frustrating…