Spring Game errr ... Cheeze-it Bowl Recap

Running backs:

• Javonte Barnes appears to be the real deal.
• Gavin Sawchuck appears to be the real deal #2 as long as the fumble is the abberation
• Marcus Major has to prove he can stay healthy.
• Along with the new arrivals Demarco seems to be doing a good job of keeping the RB stocked.

Tight ends/H-back

• Willis was Willis - Of all the receivers we have, he seems to get open the most
• I don't remember seeing/hearing much from the others.
  

Defensive line:

• We need an upgrade.  The inability of the DL to get pressure without blitzing means our suspect DB's have to cover longer.

Defensive backs:

• How do you consistently lose a 6'7" WR in coverage?
• How much of the DL's inability to generate sacks is the result of DB's letting WR's get open quickly?
• How soon can all these studs we recruited get on the field?

Pretty accurate assessment here. 

*DG still misses "must have" throws, like the one early in the game to Willis on the wheel route. That was likely a 30+ yard gain, maybe a TD in a point where OU ended up punting.  I know there was pressure, but he has to have that feel of how to get the ball to wide open dudes.
*I liked his scramble game, but thought his designed run game wasn't very good (the OL played a large part in that issue).
*Overall, I hope he isn't the starter next season because that means we got better at the position.

The line is a tricky one to evaluate from last night.  There was virtually zero experience out there, so no real baseline had been developed.  Overall I thought they did a nice job.  That said, when they failed, they failed in spectacular ways.
*Parks will never play more significant downs for this team.  He just isn't good enough. As a third year player, he should be better than he is if he wants to compete for time.
*Byrd cost us HUGE last night.  He is MORE than capable of playing well, he is just struggling to anticipate blocks that require timing; like coming off a double to a backer at the right time.  He is gonna be just fine. His four penalties all hurt badly.
*Sexton...who knows. I just hope his injury is a speedy recovery.
*Congel...you nailed it.  He's serviceable and was not really a boon or bust yesterday.
*Mettauer was just there.  He does some decent things, but doesn't do anything "well."  He was a place holder.  Maybe Parks can slide inside and be more productive at guard than tackle.
*Guyton was good overall.  He's a nice swing tackle piece at worst.  I think he can develop into a starting RT if Sexton can get healthy at LT.
*This unit showed much more fire and "want to" than we've seen in quite some time. If that continues, they will vastly improve with experience.

Nailed it. DL is, even as poor as the safety play has been all season, the weak spot on this roster. It just is.
*Downs and Thomas are the only ones I would play with any consistency next season.  
*Lacey is going to have to be a three-down, impact player at DT
*Ford needs to use whatever time he has left and chalk up 10+ sacks each season he's out there.
*Loads of young talent coming in.  Hopefully Ford, Lacey, and McCullough help that pass rush improve.

This unit is hot garbage too.  After that LBs review I'm feeling a little feisty.

*The safety unit is the worst in college football...it has to be.  They never get over the top on coverage, they miss tackles at an alarming rate, and they drop TONS of potential picks.  This group is a mess and I would not be shocked to see Rowe and McCullough starting with Williams and Bowen getting the sub roles next season.  
*Key Lawrence is not good.  He's borderline terrible.  If his flashes were his regular play, he's a day one guy in the NFL.  Right now he's an XFL player...maybe. No wonder he left Tennessee.
*Bowman is the least athletic athletic guy I've ever seen.  Never in position and is a HORRIBLE tackler.  Just another guy who won a  lot in HS due to being more athletic than everyone else on the field and it is not replicating itself at the next level.  It happens all the time and is happening to Billy.
*Broiles is leaving.  Hallelujah.  The end.
*CBs are meh.  Big steaming pile of "meh."  Coldon is the best of the bunch and Woodi was grossly disappointing this season.  Need TONS of help here.  Woof.