**Official Albany vs. Iowa Football Thread - 5:10pm - FS1**

[douglasbader]

I do not understand such thinking.

5 Star top defensive end recruit in the country. Iowa State will have no idea what hit them

No, you dopes. Not keeping him way way off the radar to surprise other teams. Doing it at this point so they don't get every dumbfuck Hawkeye Heaven IowaFan type that is constantly going "hurr durr 5 star Epenesa should be starting remember when they didn't start AJ and he was 5 star the coaches are stupid hurr durr". Keeps the pressure off everyone.

 

[Shawneemicks]

Iose probably isn’t gonna play much this year. RS definitely in play for him

 

[eclone]

Iose probably isn’t gonna play much this year. RS definitely in play for him

That is pretty off the radar for this year.

 

[Kamala]

No, you dopes. Not keeping him way way off the radar to surprise other teams. Doing it at this point so they don't get every dumbfuck Hawkeye Heaven IowaFan type that is constantly going "hurr durr 5 star Epenesa should be starting remember when they didn't start AJ and he was 5 star the coaches are stupid hurr durr". Keeps the pressure off everyone.

Well, if he’s “unblockable” then he should be starting. Wouldn’t you agree?

 

[Gushawk]

does the OR at FS mean X to the bench in 4-3, and maybe otherwise?

 

[R2-D2]

does the OR at FS mean X to the bench in 4-3, and maybe otherwise?

That’s what I’m hearing.

 

[douglasbader]

Well, if he’s “unblockable” then he should be starting. Wouldn’t you agree?

This right here is exactly what they are supposedly trying to avoid. The Kamala's of the world going before a game has been played "hurr durr he should be starting over the two seniors, wouldn't you agree?? hurr durr"

Again, it's third hand INSIDER!!!!!!!! stuff and I have no clue if clue, but assuming it is I think they want to work him into the lineup steadily. It's pretty much the same situation AJ came into his freshman year behind two really good upper classmen. I think no matter how good this Epenesa is, they aren't fucking starting him over the two seniors.

 

[Debit One]

Go on.

If he's good, "keeping him off of the radar" will last only as long as you keep him on the bench.

If the theory is to not play a young player in order to surprise some opponent with them, you are a) needlessly risking games while you are hiding them, b) not giving them valuable experience, and c) assuming that your opponent will be incapable of making an appropriate in game adjustment once you spring the big secret weapon on them.

It seems dumb. Then again, perhaps I don't understand what "keeping him off of the radar" means.

 

[OlePeep]

they chose this image to run above their single-game ticket promotion link. Glad they'll at least be tomato cans rather than a bunch of little try-hards risking their lives out there.

 

[douglasbader]

If he's good, "keeping him off of the radar" will last only as long as you keep him on the bench.

If the theory is to not play a young player in order to surprise some opponent with them, you are a) needlessly risking games while you are hiding them, b) not giving them valuable experience, and c) assuming that your opponent will be incapable of making an appropriate in game adjustment once you spring the big secret weapon on them.

It seems dumb. Then again, perhaps I don't understand what "keeping him off of the radar" means.

Sigh.

 

[Gushawk]

If he’s real good, we’ll see him on meaningful third downs first, likely vs ISU.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

They should try to avoid third hand sources knowing that they're worried about their stud DL being good

 

[douglasbader]

They should try to avoid third hand sources knowing that they're worried about their stud DL being good

This is Halo, not Hawkeye Heaven. Plus only so much you can keep quiet (if true).

Again, the worry isn't that he's good, the worry is retarded IowaFan. You and Kamala will not disappoint them.

 

[Pedro]

I find it hard to believe coaches are making personnel decisions based on potential idiotic fanboy viewpoints.

 

[douglasbader]

I find it hard to believe coaches are making personnel decisions based on potential idiotic fanboy viewpoints.

Do you fucking idiots lack reading comprehension? Nobody said they are making personnel decisions based on potential idiotic fanboy viewpoints. Where was that said?

 

[Kamala]

This right here is exactly what they are supposedly trying to avoid. The Kamala's of the world going before a game has been played "hurr durr he should be starting over the two seniors, wouldn't you agree?? hurr durr"

Again, it's third hand INSIDER!!!!!!!! stuff and I have no clue if clue, but assuming it is I think they want to work him into the lineup steadily. It's pretty much the same situation AJ came into his freshman year behind two really good upper classmen. I think no matter how good this Epenesa is, they aren't fucking starting him over the two seniors.

Then that would be dumb, and they would deserve the criticism. An unblockable younger player should start over a blockable senior. Seems pretty basic. Play the best players.

 

[douglasbader]

Then that would be dumb, and they would deserve the criticism. An unblockable younger player should start over a blockable senior. Seems pretty basic. Play the best players.

That clearly meant to start the season, but thank you for proving a second time if this is true exactly why they want to keep it off the radar.

IowaFan does not disappoint.

 

[Kamala]

Thank you for proving a second time if this is true exactly why they want to keep it off the radar. IowaFan does not disappoint.

So to clarify, you do not think they should play the best players?

 

[douglasbader]

So to clarify, you do not think they should play the best players?

This might sound crazy to IowaFan, but you can actually play a true freshman without having to start him to begin the season to see how he might handle even a single live snap in a real game.

Isn't that mind blowing?

 

[cloudhawk]

Are they the best overall though...Will they potentially be the best? Are they the best a certain aspects of the position? Are they the best in certain situations? Are they the best at recognizing things that are important overall to the Defense?

Gaining experience is not the same as having experience.

 

[Kamala]

This might sound crazy to IowaFan, but you can actually play a true freshman without having to start him to begin the season to see how he might handle even a single live snap in a real game.

Isn't that mind blowing?

You’re the one who said he’s unblockable, not me. If that’s true I’d think that would carry over quite well against a team like Albany.

 

[Kamala]

And besides, nobody is gonna care if starts the first game or not. But if he goes in and can not be blocked I would absolutely expect him to start going forward.

 

[AZmessDAWG]

Kamala doesn’t want to let go of “these coaches are idiots”

 

[douglasbader]

You’re the one who said he’s unblockable, not me. If that’s true I’d think that would carry over quite well against a team like Albany.

I didn't actually say it, I haven't seen a single snap, just repeating 3rd hand info.

By golly, they might just try to find out during a game first and not practice (and they don't have to start him to do it). How weird.

But again, this in theory is exactly the retardation they would be trying to avoid. IowaFan catches a whiff that he might be really good and immediately begins the drum beat of "why is he not starting NOW!!?? Do they not want to play the best player??? OMG the coaches are idiots!!"

It took about 3 posts on Halo, so how many would it take on Hawkeye Heaven?

 

[douglasbader]

Kamala doesn’t want to let go of “these coaches are idiots”

No shit, OF COURSE it was immediately him. Shocking.

 

[Kamala]

I didn't actually say it, I haven't seen a single snap, just repeating 3rd hand info.

By golly, they might just try to find out during a game first and not practice (and they don't have to start him to do it). How weird.

But again, this in theory is exactly the retardation they would be trying to avoid. IowaFan catches a whiff that he might be really good and immediately begins the drum beat of "why is he not starting NOW!!?? Do they not want to play the best player??? OMG the coaches are idiots!!"

It took about 3 posts on Halo, so how many would it take on Hawkeye Heaven?

That’s stupid. Nobody was going to say that week 1, let alone enough people that the coaching staff needs to actively avoid it.

 

[cloudhawk]

Pssst- Epanesa is good....pass it on

 

[cloudhawk]

That’s stupid. Nobody was going to say that week 1, let alone enough people that the coaching staff needs to actively avoid it.

Lulz

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

They have a long history of playing young stud defensive linemen in primarily passing situations.

 

[douglasbader]

That’s stupid. Nobody was going to say that week 1, let alone enough people that the coaching staff needs to actively avoid it.

YOU JUST FUCKING SAID IT AND DID IT IN THIS THREAD.

 

[douglasbader]

Well, if he’s “unblockable” then he should be starting. Wouldn’t you agree?

I mean, right fucking here on this page and your first response. Holy fucking shit.

 

[Gushawk]

I’ve had my beef with Kirk’s personnel decisions, but this isn’t the time for it. I’m sure Iose and Brian Allen are better than Hurkett rushing the passer, but they aren’t as good at playing the run and not getting sucked in on the edge. They both can and should play a lot in the right situations, but they shouldn’t start over Hurkett.

 

[Kamala]

YOU JUST FUCKING SAID IT AND DID IT IN THIS THREAD.

Lol. I don’t have an opinion on whether he should play immediately or not. I think the coaches should play the best players, regardless of age. I have no idea if Espeneza is the best player or not. I’m only going off of your report of him being unblockable.

 

[Monster]

Jfc people, there's plenty of snaps for whoever the two starters at DE are PLUS two other guys. They can even move one of the seniors to a THREE TECH on passing downs to get Iose in the game.

 

[douglasbader]

I’ve had my beef with Kirk’s personnel decisions, but this isn’t the time for it. I’m sure Iose and Brian Allen are better than Hurkett rushing the passer, but they aren’t as good at playing the run and not getting sucked in on the edge. They both can and should play a lot in the right situations, but they shouldn’t start over Hurkett.

GusSaneHawk

 

[douglasbader]

Lol. I don’t have an opinion on whether he should play immediately or not. I think the coaches should play the best players, regardless of age. I have no idea if Espeneza is the best player or not. I’m only going off of your report of him being unblockable.

Well, if he’s “unblockable” then he should be starting. Wouldn’t you agree?

Then that would be dumb, and they would deserve the criticism. An unblockable younger player should start over a blockable senior. Seems pretty basic. Play the best players.

 

[Monster]

I’ve had my beef with Kirk’s personnel decisions, but this isn’t the time for it. I’m sure Iose and Brian Allen are better than Hurkett rushing the passer, but they aren’t as good at playing the run and not getting sucked in on the edge. They both can and should play a lot in the right situations, but they shouldn’t start over Hurkett.

I doubt it, Gustang. Hurkett led the team in TFLs and sacks. He's pretty good at it himself.

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

Jfc people, there's plenty of snaps for whoever the two starters at DE are PLUS two other guys. They can even move one of the seniors to a THREE TECH on passing downs to get Iose in the game.

Sometimes they might even play 4 ends on third downs!

 

[douglasbader]

Again, the second IowaFan Kamala heard a third hand rumor Epenesa might be "unblockable" he IMMEDIATELY was tarding it up asking why he wasn't starting and implying the coaches are dumb.

Thank you for proving exactly why they might want to keep this off the radar.

 

[Hawkstrat]

Are you guys talking about AJ's brother? I've heard good things about him.

 

[Gushawk]

I doubt it, Gustang. Hurkett led the team in TFLs and sacks. He's pretty good at it himself.

agree to disagree - he got a ton of snaps (which I’m not saying he didn’t earn)

 

[Lil Scamp]

Hurkett is good

 

[douglasbader]

Are you guys talking about AJ's brother? I've heard good things about him.

Who?

 

[douglasbader]

Are you guys talking about AJ's brother? I've heard good things about him.

Who?

 

[OlePeep]

could be they're just letting the lad settle in for his first semester of college, delaying the media/fan frenzy that will disrupt his life if he's really on an elite level.

 

[Hawkstrat]

There's an owl in here!

 

[B19Rob]

I'm just happy three blacks are starting at wide receiver

 

[The Dad]

Speaking of unblockable, zero mentions of Llewellyn here you stupid faggots? Yes, let’s have a long convo about the DEs and not talk about the guy who is actually unblockable.

Probably because he’s a ginger bitch, so I get it.

If he was actually mentioned, I just skimmed and the point stands. Fuck you.

 

[Fletch]

I find it hard to believe coaches are making personnel decisions based on potential idiotic fanboy viewpoints.

I don’t know about that. They listened to us on the QB.

This is OCC material. Absolutely retarded.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Speaking of unblockable, zero mentions of Llewellyn here you stupid faggots? Yes, let’s have a long convo about the DEs and not talk about the guy who is actually unblockable.

Probably because he’s a ginger bitch, so I get it.

If he was actually mentioned, I just skimmed and the point stands. Fuck you.

Dude shhhhh