Rise of Steve Sanders

BGSU33 · Post by **BGSU33** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 10:14 am

We have some very good wide receivers, no doubt. Sure-handed Cole Magner and spectacular-catch Charles Sharon, but one guy who has really come on in my eyes is Steve Sanders. He is one of our most important WRs and I think he has really elevated his game. I have thought Hawkins has kind of fallen off in his production, he seems to drop a lot of passes, but Sanders has looked very good to me. We're going to miss Cole after this year, but I really like the idea of having Sharon and Sanders coming back for another season next year together.

UK Peregrine · Post by **UK Peregrine** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 10:32 am

"Smith," you must have meant to say Sanders. Steve was solid in the MCB and seems to be getting the hang of things. He dropped a couple of balls against NIU, but hey who didn't. I'll chalk that game up as an anomaly for the entire team. I really do think that Steve has fit into the offense very nicely and I agree that Sharon and Sanders should be an outstanding targets for Jacobs to throw to again next year. Oh, and how about a little love for Pope too. He may just be the best player on the team.

Dayons_Den · Post by **Dayons_Den** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 10:32 am

I also have been very happy and impressed with Steve Sanders this season. With the focus being on Sharon and Magner I was thinking Sanders, Hawkins or McGrady would have a chance to play a larger role in the receiving game and Steve has done just that.

Cork · Post by **Cork** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 10:56 am

Sanders shows a lot of energy. He has the ability to intimidate a backfield. I'd like to see Lett, Jones, and Hutcherson get some more playtime in the next couple of weeks.

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 12:35 am

Sanders has really stepped up recently. At 6'3", he is an imposing target.
I am a bit surprised that C Mac and Hawk have not been as productive as I thought they;d be.

Metz · Post by **Metz** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:08 am

Falconfreak90 wrote:Sanders has really stepped up recently. At 6'3", he is an imposing target.
I am a bit surprised that C Mac and Hawk have not been as productive as I thought they;d be.

I think what we really need to do is stop the screens, quick outs, and slants. While it does move the ball, I would like to see some deep passes to people like C-Mac and the rest of the receivers! They have the jumps to get up to over thrown balls and some long passes could really boost momentum and get the crowd more into the games! Big plays=excitement!

BGSUfanatUT · Post by **BGSUfanatUT** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:42 am

McMetz811 wrote:
Falconfreak90 wrote:Sanders has really stepped up recently. At 6'3", he is an imposing target.
I am a bit surprised that C Mac and Hawk have not been as productive as I thought they;d be.
I think what we really need to do is stop the screens, quick outs, and slants. While it does move the ball, I would like to see some deep passes to people like C-Mac and the rest of the receivers! They have the jumps to get up to over thrown balls and some long passes could really boost momentum and get the crowd more into the games! Big plays=excitement!

I agree, our quick to score offense hasnt really made an appearance this year. Remember when we'd get the ball, and after 2 minutes, wonder why we hadnt scored yet? Now it seems that we are all about the clock control offense, which is good, but it just doesnt seem like how we like to run the O as of late. Its a good ability to have, I just dont think we should start the game with that mentality.

Redwingtom · Post by **Redwingtom** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 11:48 am

I don't know about you, but a 12 play 6-8 minute drive is MUCH more valuable than any quick score. It keeps our D off the field and theirs on (See NIU game)

The name of the game is ball control. High percentage passes increase ball control...deep passes are high reward but very high risk.

We should not change a thing!!

Metz · Post by **Metz** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 11:54 am

Redwingtom wrote:I don't know about you, but a 12 play 6-8 minute drive is MUCH more valuable than any quick score. It keeps our D off the field and theirs on (See NIU game)

The name of the game is ball control. High percentage passes increase ball control...deep passes are high reward but very high risk.

We should not change a thing!!

While I do agree with what you say, I have to back my argument. You can still throw a good 30-50 yard pass and then control the clock after that on your way to the endzone. While it is "high risk," you can't have a run game without longer passes happening. If you don't throw deep, your opponents know it, and will come out with 4 linebackers to prevent the run and have zone coverage on the slots. We need to spread more defenses out so P.J., B.J., Dan, Raishaun, or Omar can get more yards on the ground while taking up clock time.

BGSU33 · Post by **BGSU33** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 12:00 pm

I agree with you both. While I don't mind controlling the clock, I also wouldn't mind seeing us attack the field vertically every once in a while. But as long as we win, I could care less if it's done with three yards and a cloud of dust.

BGSU33 · Post by **BGSU33** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 2:23 pm

Maybe Sanders reads this board! I was just talking about him in this thread a few days ago and he's already responded with two more TD's against CMU with the game only in the second quarter!

BGSUCane · Post by **BGSUCane** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 3:44 pm

McGrady with the TD

Falcons seal the deal!