These are just some thoughts I have had about the performance of some of our players to this point in the season. I have chosen just a few players that have been on my mind. I appreciate others thoughts on whether they agree or disagree with my analysis.
Boobie Hobbs, #1: Holy heck, I have a mini heart attack about every time the other team is set to punt to us. I feel like Hobbs tries way too hard to make every return a home run play so he wastes valuable time and potential yards running laterally or trying to catch the ball in a tight window. We’ve drawn so many special teams fouls this season because his antics put the blockers in tough spots and result in holds or illegal blocks.
Justin Thomas, #12: Really haven’t heard much from Thomas this year. My expectation is that this is because he is consistently where he needs to be in coverage and thus doesn’t get thrown at much. I haven’t watched closely enough to say this for certain though.
Brian Allen, #14: The best of cornerbacks, the worst of cornerbacks. He has come up big for us this season with some huge picks, but he also is frequently burned deep and has some mental lapses such as the attempted strip and subsequent missed tackle against UCLA and the PI on the interception at OSU. He could certainly be our best cornerback, but I’m not sure I’d call him that yet.
Joe Williams, #28: Arguably the best story in college football this year. With the coaches having consistently raved about his speed I was hopeful for some big breakaway runs this year. When he retired I felt we never would get to see it. His outing against UCLA was the realization of that dream and was tremendously satisfying.
Pita T., #50: He is no Kylie Fitts, that much I can say. I feel that he has done a serviceable job at DE this year, but I don’t know that he has lived up to his billing from fall camp. Here is to hoping he can break through for these last few games!
Chase Hansen, #22: I would argue that Hansen has been one of the most (if not the most) consistent performers on this Utah team. He plays with the aggressiveness of a linebacker and the vision of a standout safety. His big hit on the Arizona wideout showed excellent discipline and precision.
I look forward to hearing your opinions and may add some more players later!
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