From: sl45z@cc.usu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.college
Subject: ALOHA PREVIEW! partial report
Date: 21 Dec 92 12:33:38 MDT
Organization: Utah State University

	ALOHA!!!
	I'm here to offer a little one-sided preview to this years Aloha Bowl. 
I'm going to leave Kansas to Kansas.  They can Hype their own team. 
	It's hardly a secret that BYU is walking into the Aloha with a potent
passing oriented offense.  It was an offense that had them in evey game they
played this year, with ND being the only exception.  In that game they ran the
ball only 6 times, if I remember correctly.  Very Poor Tactics IMHO, but then
I'm not Roger French.  This is an offense that has provided more "Exciting"
bowl games over the last ten years than just about anybody.
	Starting behind the center is Tom Young.  He's 4th string and has been
thrown into the spotlight due to injuries to the other starters.  Don't let
this throw you off.  I don't know if there is another college program that is
deeper in the QB position.  We all realize that being Steve's little brother
doesn't mean instant success, so fans on both sides may be holding their breath
a little.  From what I've seen, he appears to be very quick and to have a good
arm.  I can't imagine that BYU would risk him much.  Watch for a more
conservative offense than usual. (No Steve Young style runs)
	The backs are posibly the oddest combo you'll see this year.  Jamal
Willis #29 is a tall (6'3" about 210lb) back with a style remarkably
reminiscent of Eric Dickerson.  Long legs with a motion that appears to leave
his feet on the ground at all times.  Sort of a vertical glide.  He runs
straight-up, Dickerson style, and is Oh So Dangerous on the sweep.  He averaged
over 140 yds a game in the last three games to take him over 1000yds for the
season.  BYU's first 1000yd Back in TWENTY YEARS!  He was suffering from a
bruised shoulder at the end of the season, but the break should have taken care
of that.
	Back number two is Kalin Hall.  This is more of your Barry Sanders syle
running back.  Smaller and with a quicker step, he can stop on a dime or run
you over.  He's a real powerhouse thrown into a small body.  It's been said he
could win a body contest at BYU, but then I don't know if that's a compliment
or not?!?  He came as a JC transfer after being name JC Player of the Year last
year.  He started the season leaving a wake, tearing up 100 yd games and
putting Willis, last years star, in the shadows.  He was well on his way to a
1000 yd season when an ankle injury slowed him down in a big way.  He finished
well over 700 yds for the season.  BYU's first season ever to have 2 Backs over
700 yds.  His style of running demands a healthy ankle, so we wait to see where
he is.  I'm sure the break hasn't hurt.  Aloha is on turf, a sweet and sour
prospect.  If he is healthy, the turf will make him VERY dangerous.
	The offensive line desrves a line.  They're HUGE!  Watch for Brumfield
and Pay to pull on the sweep.  That's 600+ pounds of moving meat.  In October
you needn't worry so, but Willis broke 1000 on the back of much improved
Run-blocking.  If the O-line is in form, BYU can run a time killing run game
with the best of them.
	Fumbles.  This is the hair puller for most Y fans.  The ball has been
on the turf WAY TOO MUCH!  The Hawaii game was lost due to a fumble.  Here
hangs the balance.  Turnovers may very well (sadly for either side) determine
the game.
	Punting.  BYU fields a 280lb punter, named Hunter.  He's improved every
game this year.  His duties on the Defensive line have been overshadowed by his
5+ second hang time 60+ yds in the air punts.  You've never seen the likes of
this before!  You'll have time for a piss break waiting for what's left of the
ball to come down.
	Recievers.  The obvious one to watch is Eric Drage, described by coach
Edwards as the fastest guy that can't run you've ever seen.  A Steve Largent
style of receiver.  Excellent hands and ususally in the right place at the
right time.  He's gold for a team that plays control football with the pass. 
The rest of the corp. is talented but sometimes inconsistant.  Watch for Otis
Sterling as another potential go-to guy.  Tyler Anderson is the speed demon of
the crew, and has run several reverses for TDs over the last couple years.
	Time has run out on me today.  Can someone fill in any blanks and give
us a defensive scouting report?  Untill tomarrow...

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