We haven't played many guys there, so we are pretty thin with experience. Could be a big week for some guys who haven't got much PT so far.
Why would Rhule announce this on Thursday and give UCLA two days notice about how short we are at CB? Obviously the Bruins could see MH limp off the field last Saturday, but no reason in 2024 to announce injuries until you have to hand in your list 2 hrs before the game.
Yep. Hartzog was already a target of opposing OCs.And we would also complain if he didn't answer the question.
Plus, if we are being honest, most teams were probably planning to go after Hartzog in the passing game anyway.
Hartzog has played very well the last few games. I expect Gifford to come on strong like Hartzog did in the Ohio State game.And we would also complain if he didn't answer the question.
Plus, if we are being honest, most teams were probably planning to go after Hartzog in the passing game anyway.
He’s an enigma to me because he leads the team in INTs. Coverage skills are of course lacking.Yep. Hartzog was already a target of opposing OCs.
I heard Hartzog was in concussion protocol. Is that not the case?Why would Rhule announce this on Thursday and give UCLA two days notice about how short we are at CB? Obviously the Bruins could see MH limp off the field last Saturday, but no reason in 2024 to announce injuries until you have to hand in your list 2 hrs before the game.
We've been playing very few guys in the defensive backfield. I have a feeling there are a few backups who are ready to prove themselves but they haven't yet gotten the opportunity.Charles got pressed into duty against a very good WR group last week and played a bunch against Indiana. And the other three are not wanting in terms of game experience. NU will be fine.
hamstringI heard Hartzog was in concussion protocol. Is that not the case?
They'll get their chance next year. Defensive backfield is generally not a position you want to sub out experience for youth.We've been playing very few guys in the defensive backfield. I have a feeling there are a few backups who are ready to prove themselves but they haven't yet gotten the opportunity.
Against OSU he gave them a huge first down when we had them stopped and also got torched deep. But he also had an INT. So I guess on balance he was OK at least in that game.Hartzog has played very well the last few games. I expect Gifford to come on strong like Hartzog did in the Ohio State game.
Good ball skills but small and a half step slow.Against OSU he gave them a huge first down when we had them stopped and also got torched deep. But he also had an INT. So I guess on balance he was OK at least in that game.
I’m sure UCLA has a bunch of injuries, too.
We haven't played many guys there, so we are pretty thin with experience. Could be a big week for some guys who haven't got much PT so far.
And we would also complain if he didn't answer the question.
Plus, if we are being honest, most teams were probably planning to go after Hartzog in the passing game anyway.
It’s not that big of a deal. If you wanted to hide the fact that your QB was out I can see that.Why would Rhule announce this on Thursday and give UCLA two days notice about how short we are at CB? Obviously the Bruins could see MH limp off the field last Saturday, but no reason in 2024 to announce injuries until you have to hand in your list 2 hrs before the game.
He gets picks but gets beat. A lot. Wright looks like our best db.best db on our defense for 60 minutes. not the most athletic or fastest. slow yet continuous improvement over his time here
The best DBs often don’t get near the opportunities as the weaker ones so INT stats can be misleading.He’s an enigma to me because he leads the team in INTs. Coverage skills are of course lacking.
Agree that this is a very important game for Rhule and the team, and its disappointing that this game has morphed from what seemed like a check the box win in the pre and early season to such a high-stakes one. Its also a great opportunity for the team to take a step forward. We are just so used to seeing the team fail in these must-win moments - the win against CU and another one here would be big despite some of the other let downs this season.This sucks. We need all hands on deck for this one. Most important game of the Rhule era. This one is a must win.
he seems to show up a lot in spots to make a big tackle when others are consistently miaHe gets picks but gets beat. A lot. Wright looks like our best db.