Chizik's quotes from Big 12 Media days
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Jason Scales and Jesse Smith attended media day with coach. Interesting.
I did chuckle a little at this comment from Gene regarding Scales...
I did chuckle a little at this comment from Gene regarding Scales...
He was asked about the running backs specifically and avoiding mentioning any specific guys - so I guess we'll have to wait a bit more about the future of Bass with ISU.
Chizik likes the word "solid"... Kinda cracks me up... I understood you thought they were solid the first time you said it lol
I love coaches interviews. Insead of saying "our talent is subpar in some areas, so we'll have to focus on development", he talks about adding water.... If that is the case with McCoy, I think the dude needs to be watered before he plays teams with a decent pass rush....
Ya, our special teams stink. Remember the Toledo game? Chizik knows field position is huge and we rarely put ourselves in a favorable position with good returns or keeping the other team from doing the same. Short kickoffs with big run backs often put our defense in a hole. We've brought in new kickers and hopefully the coverage will be better too.
My favorite thing about Chizik that we had a problem with Mac is that he says he is going to look for the 22 best on both sides of the ball. It felt that with Mac, the talent dropoff between strings was enormous.
Trust me, I was aware with their struggles last year. What I was interested in is what changes were made. I mean he said a completely overhaul so that includes more than just bringing in two freshman kickers.
Did they change their formations, stuff like that?
Whatever overhaul means, it's good that special teams are getting some much needed attention. That alone may be worth 2 more wins this year.
Just a hunch, but he may just be referring to the fact that everyone that was at the positions he mentioned graduated (Shaggy, Griebahn, Purvis) and so everyone will be new to those positions this year.
Great interview -- thanks for posting! IMO -- the biggest question mark for this team is will somebody be able to step up at the defensive tackle position? It doesn't get as much press as QB, WR, or LB but this is the most difficult position to recruit and we lost a good one in Rubin. Can somebody make me feel better?
We have the bodies with Frere, B. Johnson, Weir, Tate and Alburtis. It's not like we're scrambling for players. It is up to these guys to perform.
EDIT: Forgot about Jerrod Black. He could be a guy to keep an eye on.
Chizik of ISU at Big 12 Media Days
Here is a good video from the Big 12 media on Chiz. The helmet looks great infront of him!
Here is a good video from the Big 12 media on Chiz. The helmet looks great infront of him!
