Posted September 8th, 2008 by Kenny Colston
I was so glad to hear from Coach Brooks and Randall Cobb during the post-game radio interviews that they were disappointed with the fans booing Mike Hartline when he returned to the field to begin the 2nd half. I could not agree more. Why would you boo a kid who has done nothing wrong? Yes, he has gotten off to a slow start running the offense. No big surprise there. Don’t forget, he has only two starts at quarterback under his belt. He is still getting used to actually putting the helmet on every game instead of sending signals in to Woodson. Saturday’s game and the WKU game, not so much the MTSU because it will probably be a tough game, are games that he needs to get in the game as much as possible to learn and gain experience. Don’t boo him when he’s in the game, cheer him. We haven’t been bitten by any injuries so far this year but if we do (e.g. Cobb gets hurt) (KNOCK ON WOOD), he will be our only option. If he hears boos right now, he will have no confidence in his abilities. Think before you act next time.
-Locke proves he faster than everybody else. When D Locke broke through the hole and spun around I instantly yelled touchdown before he hit the 50 yard line. I knew there was no one in the stadium that could catch him. OK, maybe Alfonso Smith could but he wasn’t on the field. Eric Adeyemi almost caught but he better focus on blocking next time instead of trying to celebrate way too early. Coaches frown upon receivers not blocking.
-Randall Cobb is all he was hyped up to be. After his performance Saturday, it won’t be long until he is known nationally. He reminds me of a young Michael Vick, without any dogs around, the way he can spread the defense and still keep the cornerbacks at bay while he rolled out of the pocket and still gunned it down the field. I liked what I saw from him against Norfolk St.
-Thanks to the troops for coming. I always love the Military game because we get to thank the guys who let us go to Commonwealth every week and have a good time. I was a little upset that every time the army call was played over the loudspeaker the NSU cheerleaders took the time to square dance. Could we show a little more class and not insult the guys who protect our freedom. Kind of disrespectful.
-The defense stepped up in the second half and shut them down. I was a little worried in the first half when they seemed to move the ball down the field pretty easily but the defense stepped up and only allowed three points. Its the first time in 50 years the Cats have opened the season and not allowed a touchdown in the first two games. Keep it up guys.
-Great turnout. I was a little pessimistic about how many people would show up at Commonwealth because after all it was Norfolk St. but the Big Blue Nation showed up in droves for the home opener. I was shocked to see the stadium almost full but from here out, I expect it to be the same if not better every week. 69,000+ every week. GO CATS!!
I was so glad to hear from Coach Brooks and Randall Cobb during the post-game radio interviews that they were disappointed with the fans booing Mike Hartline when he returned to the field to begin the 2nd half. I could not agree more. Why would you boo a kid who has done nothing wrong? Yes, he has gotten off to a slow start running the offense. No big surprise there. Don’t forget, he has only two starts at quarterback under his belt. He is still getting used to actually putting the helmet on every game instead of sending signals in to Woodson. Saturday’s game and the WKU game, not so much the MTSU because it will probably be a tough game, are games that he needs to get in the game as much as possible to learn and gain experience. Don’t boo him when he’s in the game, cheer him. We haven’t been bitten by any injuries so far this year but if we do (e.g. Cobb gets hurt) (KNOCK ON WOOD), he will be our only option. If he hears boos right now, he will have no confidence in his abilities. Think before you act next time.
