Check out the first batch of weekly answers…
1) Early in the season a TV commentator (I can’t recall the game) kept on talking about the size advantage that the UCLA receivers had. Fauria, Rosario, Smith, Embry. What I never understood was why we never had these players just go down 8 yds and turn around and screen the defenders and just throw a ball at their head. Was this just lack of scheme or inability of qb to put the ball exactly where it needed to be. I noticed that Prince would miss alot of wide open easy throws and thus I truly do not believe he should be the qb next year. I never understood why we never took advantage of the size of our receivers. – Awash
Both. Prince has not been accurate, but the scheme also seemed tentative because of it.
2) Were Bob Palcic and Jim Mora on the Atlanta Falcons staff at the same time? Anything regarding Palcics plans and if he would be someone Mora wants to keep around? – Rejn
No, they didn’t coach together there, and I don’t know Palcic’s plans.
3) Are you excited at the prospect of Jim Mora being hired as the DC, like our own Monte Kiffin? Imagine the interviews and quotes on the practice field. – Ben G
He’s already gotten fired up a few times, so I imagine he is like a volcano ready to burst. I can’t wait. He definitely shares his father’s passion.
4) I have noticed that most of Howlands recruits are not very athletic except for Powell and thus it does not seem they can get their own shot off. Can u tell me more about Anderson, he looks pretty good. I hope Howland doesn’t screw him up to. – Awash
Anderson is not known for his athleticism, but for his court presence, size and skill. He should thrive in the half-court offense, to the point that there might not be a point guard in the league that can actually guard him. His defense at the next level is going to need to improve, but from the interviews and videos I’ve seen of him, he has the right make-up.
5) Jon: Will Mora have any input or say in preperation or be on the sidelines for the upcoming bowl game? – Tim
No, Mora has not and will not have any input in the bowl preparation or the actual bowl game. He said he’s going, but I don’t expect him to be on the field.