Aiono will play against AZ, and snap left handed. Right arm in cast.

I’m not sure that’s a good thing.

Ok, now I’m even more worried about turn overs.

I’m sure they put him through his paces the entire week. This game is too important. They wouldn’t risk the potential for turnovers just simply so they can have him in there blocking, especially when he does have a very capable backup. If he does do this in the game, they will be watching him extremely closely and at the first sign of any iffyness they will take him out.

I trust in Kyle.

Must be planning on really pounding with the ground game. I felt Lutui was doing fine, but If they want more O-Linemen available to rotate to keep guys fresh and keep maximum push going then it makes sens to bring in Aiono and let Lutui sub in and beat the hell out of AZ’s D-line.

From what I see and hear of Aiono on videos and the coach’s show I think he wants to play badly and will do anything to get back in. Glad he’s on our team.

What’s wrong with the original snap hand?

He says ‘it is a lot easier than it sounds”.

Worst-case, he has played a lot of Guard and Hiva Lutui is a capable Center.

As long as Travis doesn’t take his eyes off the snap before he catches it (see fumble in UW game), he should be able to get it close enough to execute the plays.

That sounds like a terrible idea. Lutui did just fine at center. Aiono could add depth to guard or tackle.

The thing I am more concerned about than snapping is pass blocking with a cast on his hand. Pass blocking is all holding onto the inside of the pads on the defender. With a big club on his right hand, I’m not sure how he does that.

Which leads me to believe that GadValleyUte is correct in saying we might be going for a ground and pound game plan. I am fine with that, keep AZ’s offense off the field and hits them where they have shown weakness.

Honestly, we could run the wishbone for all I care, I just want the W.

9-1 baby!

I fear that practicing hikes left handed in practice won’t quite be the same as with a full-on defensive line and backers blitzing. I hope it doesn’t result in squirly snaps.