Sep 4, 2021

CU-UNC Post Game Notes

By TrevMon • Issue #3 • View online

Alas! Folsom shined under the Friday night lights. The band, and crowds were back, , and Ralphie XI made her debut…UNC kept the Buffs off balance early with creative and un-scouted schemes (west coast-like offense; 3-3-5 on defense). The Buffs adjusted, and pounded out 383 yards total offense, outgaining UNC 281-20 on the ground. While the win was decisive, the Buffs have much to fix, clean-up and improve upon going forward.

CU High Notes

Defense held UNC to 20 yrds on ground
Brendan Lewis (QB) was an effective game manager, no picks/fumbles
Chris Miller (S) led the team in Tackles, logging 41 snaps in the nickel/dime position (not listed on depth chart)
Good coverage from corners (Blackmon had a pick)
Jalen Sami (DT) was disruptive force in the middle, applying consistent pressure (1 sack), as was Na'im Rodman
Guy Thomas (Edge) looked good on the edge and around the ball (1 sack)
Montana Lemonious-Craig (WR) was a strong presence, catching his first TD, and making blocks
4 different running backs scored behind the lead blocks of Jayle Stacks (FB)
Student section showed up early and in force, breaking the all-time student attendance record
Nate Landman (MLB) was full-speed, Buffs fans can rest easier
11 true freshman got in on the action, including 7 on defense
Special teams looked dynamic. Stanley had several nice punt returns (68 yrds), Rice broke a 4o yrd kick-off return. Freshman Cole Becker showed strong leg his only attempt that bounced off the cross bar from over 50

CU Low Notes

12 penalties were frustrating and uncharacteristic
Brendan Lewis missed some throws, half of his 15 attempts were underneath (< 10 yds). He was tentative and errored probably too much on the side of caution, rather than anticipating some throws.
Pass protection was suspect (PFF 53). Buffs tackles Wiley and Lytle had difficulty with edge. Brady Russell missed a few blocks.
Buffs basic offensive scheme (still early, all QBs are freshman)
Poor tackling (PFF 59)

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