2018 AAC X-Factors by School

[YoungFree]

Here is another jab...

Our D-Backs are slated to be our X-Factor.

AAC X-Factors 2018

 

[huskymedic]

Here is another jab...

Our D-Backs are slated to be our X-Factor.

AAC X-Factors 2018

>>What determines a team’s success? Having talent certainly helps. Depth is an asset as well. But there is always one player or position that is the glue that will hold everything together. They are the X-Factor.

An X-Factor can sometimes be as important as the best player, and their performance can make or break a game (maybe even a season). <<

How is that a “”jab” - seems pretty factual to me?

 

[YoungFree]

>>What determines a team’s success? Having talent certainly helps. Depth is an asset as well. But there is always one player or position that is the glue that will hold everything together. They are the X-Factor.

An X-Factor can sometimes be as important as the best player, and their performance can make or break a game (maybe even a season). <<

How is that a “”jab” - seems pretty factual to me?

When I read words like "In a unit that was overall terrible" one could view it as a jab....just because it's true doesn't mean it's a jab.

 

[Woof 101]

When I read words like "In a unit that was overall terrible" one could view it as a jab....just because it's true doesn't mean it's a jab.

No attack YoungFree but I find the author to be spot on with his assessment. This while I find the thread and the comment above a bit confusing.

 

[metsfan2323]

I got the X - factor right here. He might be X, Y, and Orlovsky.

 

[blue93]

I got the X - factor right here. He might be X, Y, and Orlovsky.

It looks like there were more people in the stands in those clips than there were at the Rent last year.

That aside, he looks like a good prospect, but I think it's asking a lot of a freshman to step in day 1 and be a starting QB.

 

[History Geek]

It looks like there were more people in the stands in those clips than there were at the Rent last year.

That aside, he looks like a good prospect, but I think it's asking a lot of a freshman to step in day 1 and be a starting QB.

I agree -- he looks great on his high school film, has a great resume, and I'm really excited to see what he's got. But that was high school. However, if he wins the job, so be it (not that I'm expecting him too). I do expect we will see him at some point during the year, especially with the new "can play in 4 games and still retain a redshirt" rule.

This is my take on all of the incoming freshmen, especially those targeted for defense. I want the best performers on the field, regardless of age. To take this back to the subject of the thread, yes, our defensive secondary is an X factor -- the entire defense is. If when/if the newcomers become better than the returning incumbents, they play. Both athletic ability and football intelligence factor into that. I would be surprised if the defensive rotation vs. Temple looks a lot different than the defensive rotation vs. UCF.

 

[YoungFree]

No attack YoungFree but I find the author to be spot on with his assessment. This while I find the thread and the comment above a bit confusing.

Roger. Anyone can tell you that I often post confusing things. Must be a loss in synapse function from my brain to my fingers.

 

[RSTuthill]

To me it seems spot on but perhaps he should have thrown in the LB's and the DL. That would just about cover it.

 

[RSTuthill]

 

[JMick]

It looks like there were more people in the stands in those clips than there were at the Rent last year.

That aside, he looks like a good prospect, but I think it's asking a lot of a freshman to step in day 1 and be a starting QB.

I'm really hoping everything is ok with Marvin Washington. I want him and Krajewski to be battling for the starting job in 2019

 

[History Geek]

I'm really hoping everything is ok with Marvin Washington. I want him and Krajewski to be battling for the starting job in 2019

Or McAfee. Everyone forgets him. We need intense positional competitions that “lifts all boats.”

 

[Life Is Good]

I'm really hoping everything is ok with Marvin Washington. I want him and Krajewski to be battling for the starting job in 2019

Why wait until 2019? They should all be pushing each other and competing for QB1 now. Even if Pindell is named the starter (which is most likely) the other 4 quarterbacks need to be ready to step in. Remember the old saying, “You’re only one play away from going in.”

 

[YoungFree]

Why wait until 2019? They should all be pushing each other and competing for QB1 now. Even if Pindell is named the starter (which is most likely) the other 4 quarterbacks need to be ready to step in. Remember the old saying, “You’re only one play away from going in.”

**COUGH**tombrady**COUGH**

 

[HuskyHawk]

Or McAfee. Everyone forgets him. We need intense positional competitions that “lifts all boats.”

While I think Pindell will be good, I really like the chances that one of those three younger guys becomes a well above average D1 QB. No idea which one might emerge.

 

[freescooter]

To me it seems spot on but perhaps he should have thrown in the LB's and the DL. That would just about cover it.

And maybe the defensive formation as well

 

[TheDoggPound]

While I think Pindell will be good, I really like the chances that one of those three younger guys becomes a well above average D1 QB. No idea which one might emerge.

May the best QB win, I too feel confident about this position moving forward.

 

[RSTuthill]

May the best QB win, I too feel confident about this position moving forward.

QB development is almost totally dependent on the OL. Luckily, I think UConn may be pretty decent in that department. If not the first couple of games, then soon thereafter.

 

[TheDoggPound]