The Victors

They were pretty honest about how concerned they were in the spring, so I think they are happy with the progress that has been made.*

Posted on August 11, 2026 at 12:16:10 PM by gbmcq

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• I lied, my radio spot is at 1230, not 1130, so Q&A if you have any.* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 11:29:02 AM
  • Who's the coach in waiting: Hill or Beck?* - By Boom King August 11, 2026 at 12:27:51 PM
    • Beck. I don't think Hill wants to be a head coach again, which, if that means he is here for a long time, sign me up.* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 12:50:24 PM
  • Not a question, but a props to you because Whitt shouted out Channing Goodwin as one of the guys making a move in camp.** - By jBdub August 11, 2026 at 12:08:16 PM
    • He's a really good player, and I laugh every time I say if he can just catch the ball, because obviously he's a WR. He's probably not the best route runner anymore (JJ) but he's up there, and he blocks like his life depends on it. If he can put it together...* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 12:17:29 PM
  • How much do the new coaches talk about moving up in quality of competition?* - By ftb August 11, 2026 at 11:53:04 AM
    • Like, for them going from Utah to Michigan?* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 12:16:22 PM
      • Yes. Them being surprised is top of my unpleasant list.* - By ftb August 11, 2026 at 12:18:37 PM
        • Are you referencing something they said or something you heard? Sorry just want to make sure I'm responding to the right thing.* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 12:23:04 PM
          • I'm not referencing anything except my own fears. Maybe circle back to this, whenever.* - By ftb August 11, 2026 at 01:02:39 PM
            • Ok sounds good. I don't know that I've heard anything along those lines.* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 01:05:12 PM
  • What's your sense for how much they will run Bryce? Dampier led their team in rushing last year IIRC.* - By Bluebuck August 11, 2026 at 11:51:07 AM
    • A lot. Not only Dampier running a lot, but the second QB. I've heard most of the offseason that Bryce will have freedom to run after his first two reads, they will run true RPO, and have designed runs. I've been softly predicting 800 yards rushing for him this season.* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 12:15:21 PM
  • My understanding is that our last scheme was really tough on LBs. Is that still the case? How significant is our LB situation?* - By Bluebuck August 11, 2026 at 11:42:09 AM
    • I had heard the LB group has been a huge positive in coaches eyes. True?* - By Cincywolve August 11, 2026 at 11:50:51 AM
      • They were pretty honest about how concerned they were in the spring, so I think they are happy with the progress that has been made.* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 12:16:10 PM
    • Yeah, Hill's scheme is complex, and linebackers are asked to do a lot in terms of blitzing (read and delay) and being in coverage. I am more optimistic than most that between Bowles, NOB, Taylor, Staehling they are going to be ok, but obviously there is concern there with lack of experience.* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 11:46:56 AM
  • What else - By tem August 11, 2026 at 11:39:07 AM
    • I can't think of anything off the top of my head?* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 11:43:56 AM
  • On Jay Hill's defensive scheme: can you give a brief description? How does it compare to Wink's defense?* - By el fuego August 11, 2026 at 11:38:59 AM
    • It doesn't. It's much closer to Minter 2023. Multiple fronts, primarily 4-2-5 with some 4-3. Disguised coverages, focused on pressure and turnovers.* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 11:43:25 AM
  • Who do you have as the second-string DTs?*** - By Craig August 11, 2026 at 11:31:50 AM
    • Today? I'd say Jonah Lea'ea and then Palepale. Moten and Kanka are right there though.* - By gbmcq August 11, 2026 at 11:35:43 AM

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