From: sl45z@cc.usu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.college
Subject: MORE ALOHA HYPE!!
Date: 23 Dec 92 10:18:42 MDT
Organization: Utah State University

	I'm back to add a little bit more to the other side of the ball.  The
worst thing is trying to remember names that you haven't seen in four or five
weeks.  Where do we start....
	Field Goals.  Lauder is an average kicker with respectable accuracy. 
His range is average, and he usually gets a pretty decent kick.  I don't know
how many times he's been blocked.
	Defensive line is a big question mark.  They are big, beefy and maybe a
bit slow.  They are respectable, though, as I'll point out later.  Names like
Lenny Gomes and Randy Brock will get some coverage.  If I remember correctly,
Randy Brock is a potential Outland Trophy Canidate for next year.  
	Linebackers are a fairly strong group, centered around 1st Team all/WAC 
Middle Linebacker Shad Hansen.  He got hurt, as well as Linebacker Todd
Herggitt (sp?) in the SDSU game (second quarter) when Marshall Faulk walked,
ran and danced for 299 yds.  Needlees to say, injuries would be devestating. 
As a tandem, the front 8 do very well against the run and average+ on pass
rushing.  They even did well against ND, especially for the amount of time they
spent on the field.  ND didn't really run well until the late third quarter. 
If the BYU offense sputters throughout, then watch for the Kansas run attack to
smooth out and become more and more effective as time goes.  
	The secondary sports the highlight IMHO of the defense.  He's been
highly touted throughout this year, and has progressed into one of the most
respectable Safeties in the Nation.  IMHbcO.*  Derwin "DEWEY" Grey holds the
key to defensive momentum.  He's played very smart all year, hitting hard and
making the big play again and again.  He gave BYU a chance to win the SDSU
game by stopping Faulk for a six yard loss in the closing minutes, but the
offense sputtered.  He's by far the best BYU has had in that position for as
long as I can remember.  One of those defensive players that is fun to watch.
The remaining three are respectable, with Mitchell being the next best.  He'll
probably step in to fill Dewey's shoes next year.

	Game Plan:  Watch for a tense offense to make mistakes with another new
QB taking the snaps.  Misrun routes and passes where recievers should have
been.  Tom will be a bit skittish and may make early mistakes.  There's a
strong possibility that BYU will come out running and then try and ease into
the pass.  Not good against a fine run defense, but what can you do?  Defense
will be admirable on both sides of the ball, so the Offense will have to be
firing on all cylinders to give anyone a solid advantage.  BYU had the best
Defense in the WAC (Your traditional Defensive Powerhouse Conference :^)  But
gave up a fair few points every week (except against Penn ST :^)  I think this
is going to be a hell of a game.  Be there or be a Cane.

	* IMHbcO = IN MY HUMBLE but correct OPINION


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