I like what Simmons brings but I question his durability. Just watching him make contact with defenders is awkward. I've seen him run into defenders instead of exploding into them. He hurt his shoulder yesterday because he lowered a limp shoulder into a defender. He needs to flex that shoulder/arm if he lowers it. I don think he can handle more than 15-18 carries a game. That's why we need a lot more Shaugs.
But if the d touches the ball it becomes live for the offense, that's why they don't generally. It's dangerous and can lead to dumb plays that can cost games.
I don't care how the offense looks outside the OL. All other spots are quick fixes. The d looks much much better. They give up a td after a blown play and block the pat. After that they've been SOLID. I'll take boring play and solid d all day at this point.
Feeling good about this game and the weather for tailgating. I predict I get a beautiful bronze and have quenched thirst all day. Maybe a caramel apple from Widmans.
I am loving this recruiting class. We need to find the next Marcus Hendrickson and some mean ugly linemen. Toss is some skill guys and you've got the cherry on top of a very promising class.