#1 Question Entering Training Camp at Higher Ground

[psax889906]

We all know there are a lot of questions to be answered for this team to win another Big East Title. What is your NUMBER ONE question entering camp?

I'll start with an easy one that has to be near the top of all of our lists: Will Munchie LeGaux develop in the manner we are all hoping he will? There is no doubt Munchie has the physical tools to be a very good QB. Can he sure up his mechanics and become a consistent passer? Can he make the correct reads during the zone read-option plays this offense executed so well last year? I'm ready to find out.

 

[Thegreatone]

Can Soloman Tentman be a productive middle linebacker?

 

[Bearcat91]

Does one of the running backs jump ahead of the others? I know George Winn is the #1 back right now but since we are having a running back by committee year with 3 or 4 backs(5 if Aaron Harris ever shows up) but it will be interesting to see if any of the backs have made great strides to become the true #1.

 

[JasonS]

I think the #1 question is who replaces Wolfe and Hughes at DT. The reason those guys were so effective in the fourth quarters was the great depth and rotation at that position. Will there be a couple guys to step up and will the graduate transfer help? The defense could be very good this year if the interior D-line can hold up and not get worn down.

 

[psax889906]

Down the Drive's take on what the offense could look like with Munchie Legaux at the helm:

http://www.downthedrive.com/2012/8/...-a-munchie-legaux-offense-look-like#storyjump

 

[psax889906]

Can Soloman Tentman be a productive middle linebacker?

Interview with John Jancek today and when asked about replacing J.K. it wasn't Tentman's name that came up... it was Greg Blair. Maybe Blair will end up being your starting MLB?

 

[ucswais]

I think the #1 question is who replaces Wolfe and Hughes at DT. The reason those guys were so effective in the fourth quarters was the great depth and rotation at that position. Will there be a couple guys to step up and will the graduate transfer help? The defense could be very good this year if the interior D-line can hold up and not get worn down.

Yep, this was the best part of our team last year IMO. The good news is, developing average recruits into really good defensive lineman has become a way of life recently for UC. I don't care who it is, but someone needs to step up in the interior.

 

[psax889906]

Interview with John Jancek today and when asked about replacing J.K. it wasn't Tentman's name that came up... it was Greg Blair. Maybe Blair will end up being your starting MLB?

Per Bill Koch, Greg Blair is the starting MLB as of right now...

 

[nparker1]

We all know there are a lot of questions to be answered for this team to win another Big East Title. What is your NUMBER ONE question entering camp?

I'll start with an easy one that has to be near the top of all of our lists: Will Munchie LeGaux develop in the manner we are all hoping he will? There is no doubt Munchie has the physical tools to be a very good QB. Can he sure up his mechanics and become a consistent passer? Can he make the correct reads during the zone read-option plays this offense executed so well last year? I'm ready to find out.

i believe i may have been in the minority last season, but i was more comfortable and confident in Munchie then Collaros...his throwing motion seemed to be that of a typical QB (i am no QB coach...), his passes were crisper and his arm strength seemed stronger than Collaros...that was as a sophmore...i am really excited to see his progression and hoping to see some maturation...i think he can be a special QB...hoping he can develop into a QB similar to Geno Smith (WVU)...definitely excited for season to start
Go Bearcats!

 

[JasonS]

i believe i may have been in the minority last season, but i was more comfortable and confident in Munchie then Collaros...his throwing motion seemed to be that of a typical QB (i am no QB coach...), his passes were crisper and his arm strength seemed stronger than Collaros...that was as a sophmore...i am really excited to see his progression and hoping to see some maturation...i think he can be a special QB...hoping he can develop into a QB similar to Geno Smith (WVU)...definitely excited for season to start
Go Bearcats!

I see what you are saying and you make some good points. The biggest question mark with Munchie (last year and this year) is how will he deliver in a big game? Last year, when Munchie came in, the offense became even more of the Isaiah Pead show, which was the logical move. Munchie made some good throws and definitely shows the arm strength that we haven't seen with Collaros. He also made some head scratching throws and decisions (Collaros' decision making wasn't great either).

I think the starts last year will help Munchie immensely and I look forward to seeing what he can do. We have some good, but relatively unproven, running backs this year and the strength of our offense is our receivers. We'll know early on if Munchie has what it takes to get the job done. Success of this season will be determined by how well Munchie can get the ball to the guys on the outside.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

The main difference between Munchie and Collaros in my opinion is confidence. Munchie seemed very tentative out there and rushed his throws, especially on some of the deep passes. Collaros was very confident and believed he could make the play, which got him into trouble a few times. I'd rather have over-confidence out there than under-confidence, though, he kept more plays alive that turned out good than he did bad. Hopefully we can chalk it up to nerves for Munchie and he comes in this year calm and confident. If that happens I see no reason he can't be as effective or more effective than Collaros was. I'm really looking forward to the season starting.