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[quote author=martyup link=topic=18026.msg212791#msg212791 date=1510699355]
I just replayed the UW game and studied each of our defensive  players on every play. 

#15 had been improving over the last few games, but had a terrible game.  He didn't attack the plays by closing ground and taking on blocks. In fact, he looks like he goes out of his way to avoid contact.  However, he frequently shows up after the tackle is made and celebrates like he did something great.

You're talking about Jordan Perez.  UW was his worst game by a margin.  He was credited with just one tackle, whereas he had five tackles and a half sack against Washington State.

#20 had a some big plays, but has the opposite problem.  He tends to commit too soon and frequently over-pursues plays.  Several of Gaskin's big gains were the result of his taking himself out of the play.  He makes up for this problem with speed, athleticism,  and relentlessness.

#20 is Okereke.  He led the team in tackles with eleven, had two sacks and three tackles for loss.  Sounds pretty good to me.
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I’ve said my piece and I think by now the situation at ILB “is what it is,” and as much as I’d like to continue to wring my hands over Okereke’s positioning, Palma’s inability to develop, Barton’s injury, Branch’s relative lack of size, Alfieri’s lack of progress, or Perez’ overall performance, or wondering where Robinson fits in best, I’ll leave all that angst to staff. No one is turning into a Skov or Martínez or even a Tarpley overnight. At some point we just have to play the cards we’re dealt, and Coach Anderson has done a nice job with what he has.

We know we should beat the Weenies, and frankly I’m glad the Domer game is now fairly irrelevant as far as the post-season goes. I’m more concerned about winning this weekend and then hoping UDub has enough left in the tank to handle Wazzu in 2 weeks.

[qwerty49]

[quote author=martyup link=topic=18026.msg212791#msg212791 date=1510699355]
I just replayed the UW game and studied each of our defensive  players on every play. 

#15 had been improving over the last few games, but had a terrible game.  He didn't attack the plays by closing ground and taking on blocks. In fact, he looks like he goes out of his way to avoid contact.  However, he frequently shows up after the tackle is made and celebrates like he did something great.

You're talking about Jordan Perez.  UW was his worst game by a margin.  He was credited with just one tackle, whereas he had five tackles and a half sack against Washington State.

#20 had a some big plays, but has the opposite problem.  He tends to commit too soon and frequently over-pursues plays.  Several of Gaskin's big gains were the result of his taking himself out of the play.  He makes up for this problem with speed, athleticism,  and relentlessness.

#20 is Okereke.  He led the team in tackles with eleven, had two sacks and three tackles for loss.  Sounds pretty good to me.
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I’ve said my piece and I think by now the situation at ILB “is what it is,” and as much as I’d like to continue to wring my hands over Okereke’s positioning, Palma’s inability to develop, Barton’s injury, Branch’s relative lack of size, Alfieri’s lack of progress, or Perez’ overall performance, or wondering where Robinson fits in best, I’ll leave all that angst to staff. No one is turning into a Skov or Martínez or even a Tarpley overnight. At some point we just have to play the cards we’re dealt, and Coach Anderson has done a nice job with what he has.

We know we should beat the Weenies, and frankly I’m glad the Domer game is now fairly irrelevant as far as the post-season goes. I’m more concerned about winning this weekend and then hoping UDub has enough left in the tank to handle Wazzu in 2 weeks.