“What is the status of the Weber QB Bronson Barron who got injured against Dixie? I assume they think he’s their best QB.”

The announcers said it was day to day and that Barron though he could go, but they also hedged their bets by giving the out for 1-4 week range. I’m my opinion, Weber has never had a really good quarterback, but have won with a stout defense and just enough offense and special teams (read Rasheed). I think whomever is in there at QB, the Aggies should try to confuse/upset their QB as no matter who plays they will either be in there with limited experience (3rd string guy), tentativeness( Johnson) or maybe on an gimpy leg (Barron).

Then again the “backup” for Dixie didn’t do too badly save for interceptions.

Weber scored 2 tds in “garbage time” although I will say they were nice passes - but I think against some 2/3 string dbs. After the first JMU score in the second half, the game was never in doubt in my mind. I don’t think Johnson was hurt, just a lack of confidence in him by Hill. Johnson never really looked very comfortable so they went with the third string guy who did not do too bad.

For the 2 long JMU runs that set up TDs in the second half, Weber stacked 8 and maybe even 9 in the box with a very high safety, and once through the line there was only the deep safety left.

definitely the most talented offense the Ags have ever had. So many options. I really like using Lan Larison on kickoff returns. His rapid acceleration and putting his “foot in the ground” makes it seem he’s into the second and third wave of defenders before the first wave knows what hit them. I also love is forward lean as a running back. Gilliam was classic Gilliam and a great game. Tompkins is a Houdini and must continue using him. With HR TT and Carson Crawford in the game, the defense has absolutely no idea of what is going to transpire because all can run and throw. I have yet to see a Crawford pass that doesn’t work. And Hutton adds to the short pass run repertoire. What we didn’t see last night was downfield throws to Harrell. Overall I think the positive is that there are more ways than ever to create offense.

I did not see the band on the tube but the veritable burning of the old uniforms (did not see new ones) and intentionally labeling the establishment date in a drum head seems an intentional purging of anything affiliated with the Aggie band-uh. Why not eat the meat and spit out the bones. Seems a total overreaction and sad outcome. Spirit and pride are part of college sports, particularly football, and apparently the goal was to kill it. Sounds like university HR is running things.

arizona had lost 15 in a row from what I read. So not a total surprise.

could be 65-60 if so. I.e. playing EWU.

Rodrigues is a very nifty runner. Not like Tompkins but very serviceable.

I think I’d get Rodriguez and Gilliam out to avoid injury at this point. I guess want to reward Gilliam.

seems like feast or famine in secondary.

yes. I think he was quarterback in the d2 national championship game against sw Texas state when Ken o brien went down with an injury in the playoff win against North Dakota state.

Barry is doing color. Is he really categorized as “older”? Ouch.

This Dixie state QB is far better than the other that started the first two games.

Dixie state has had great success with screens. Defense seems slow to recognize them.

Special teams - particularly kickoff returns have made a huge difference.

How valuable is Gilliam?

This is true. But secondary has been suspect in any case.

it has been a decided goal to run this game. That has generally worked. The weak part has been defense- especially pass coverage. It’s not a lack of offensive points.

Budget has had a couple holds. Looks like Devon king re-injured himself. Too bad, they could really use him. Coverage has not been good in secondary.

That was easy. No passes and great blocking. Good opening statement.

JMU scores 24-3 now early third.