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Is anyone else worried about how he stared down his receivers? Maybe he didn't have to look at the 2nd or 3rd receivers because the primary was open, but it appeared to me that he locked in on one receiver. That obviously won't work against a better defense. Thoughts?

Also, I love the intensity and the fact that Kiffin is using starters on special teams - I saw several defensive starters on the kick-off team. I loved B.B. getting chewed out after running out of bounds - what a difference from the previous regime.:good!:
 
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I saw him check off receivers several times. The deep pass to Hancock was a excellent example.
 
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jps2194 said:
Is anyone else worried about how he stared down his receivers? Maybe he didn't have to look at the 2nd or 3rd receivers because the primary was open, but it appeared to me that he locked in on one receiver. That obviously won't work against a better defense. Thoughts?

Also, I love the intensity and the fact that Kiffin is using starters on special teams - I saw several defensive starters on the kick-off team. I loved B.B. getting chewed out after running out of bounds - what a difference from the previous regime.:good!:
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When needed he looked off his recievers and made a great pass im not worried at all
 
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I actually thought he did a much better job looking off the defense in the last game. Last year he would telegraph his pass, this time he would even check down. The first touchdown pass to Luke Stocker was Crompton checking down to his hot route... I honestly think he is getting the hang of the QB position :)
 
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Agree with you that it's great to see starters playing on special teams. I think Crompton did lock onto receivers at times, but appeared to go to his 2nd and 3rd options much more often than I ever saw him do last year.
 
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I noticed the opposite and the commentators even pointed it out during the game. Looking to a side of the field where there are 2+ receivers is not staring them down
 
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I think the first pick was crompton being set on where he was going with the ball and not looking before he threw. But its a timing thing and that linebacker prolly tipped it out of instinct and wasnt supposed to be there. The second one the backer was hidden and jumped up for the tip. Only thing you can do is throw with more arc which makes the ball take longer to get there. Watching him Saturday I think he can afford to stare down a little cuz he makes up for it with velocity. Kid has a cannon.
 
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I'm not saying he was peyton or anything, but there were many times he went through his progressions even to the fourth option to Cooper I remember. He hit Hancock on a seam because he drew the safety to the opposite side of the field with his eyes. If you can't see a dramatic difference from last year then I can't help you.
 
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Did you see how much time he usually had? It's my understanding he almost ALWAYS looked good in practice. It is my clear observation in games where he has to make plays under duress he has looked...umm...less than stellar.

I once thought Crompton was the up and coming answer and was savagely disappointed. Fool me once shame you, fool me twice shame on me. I'm not giving Crompton ANY credit 'til seeing him face a real D.
 
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ya that tdown to stocker was the result of an excellent read by crompton and blitz pickup by hardesty. His quickness in throwing it made me think he read that pre-snap, which would be great improvement for Crompton. And great preparation
 
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Ol Crompton locked onto the reciever more often than not, but you can tell he is working on getting better. I like the pump hitch he added in the off season too. If he can use it effectively it'll help out some with the telegraphing that he'll revert to in pressure situations.
 
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hndog609 said:
Did you see how much time he usually had? It's my understanding he almost ALWAYS looked good in practice. It is my clear observation in games where he has to make plays under duress he has looked...umm...less than stellar.

I once thought Crompton was the up and coming answer and was savagely disappointed. Fool me once shame you, fool me twice shame on me. I'm not giving Crompton ANY credit 'til seeing him face a real D.
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Jeez.
 
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jps2194 said:
Is anyone else worried about how he stared down his receivers? Maybe he didn't have to look at the 2nd or 3rd receivers because the primary was open, but it appeared to me that he locked in on one receiver. That obviously won't work against a better defense. Thoughts?
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Like others have stated, I think he's improved in this area.
 
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I didn't get to watch on TV and from where I was sitting in the stadium, it appeared he was locked on several times. He made some awesome throws - he certainly looked better than he did last year.
 
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A major result of locking onto your receiver - batted/tipped passes at the line of scrimmage. He's always had that problem and even teams as bad as WKU can pick up on it.
 
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Crompton looked prepared, checked down from primary receiver, and did not throw any worm burners or airmail any throws into the 1st row!

The next two weeks will be all we need to know how far he has come since last year.
 
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If you watch the 9 yard pass to Hancock he stared down Hardesty in the flat and the defense bit on it which set up Hancock perfectly for a seam pass.

He still does it, and had a batted ball as punishment, but overall he's improved exponentially.
 
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UT IE 95 said:
A major result of locking onto your receiver - batted/tipped passes at the line of scrimmage. He's always had that problem and even teams as bad as WKU can pick up on it.
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I believe CLK said that the weak pass rush was a reason the balls were tipped.
 
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utvolpj said:
I believe CLK said that the weak pass rush was a reason balls get tipped more than what you describe.
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True, but a QB staring down a receiver definitely facilitates batted balls.

Takes quite a bit of anticipation for a DL to bat down a ball.
 
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The difference in Crompton's play was night and day when compared to last year.
 
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I though JC played well. I'm still worried until I see it against better competition, but I'd give him an A- for Sat!

Teague and Nu'keese look like difference makers....Good routes and no drops! Any QB can look good when the recievers can get open.
 
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RockyTopJA said:
I'll be interested to see what he does under pressure as well. The coaches seem to think that he knows this playbook inside and out, guess we'll find out just how well he knows it this Saturday when we face a good D front.
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I thought we played UCLA Saturday?:crazy:
 
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Crompton seemed more patient and went through his progressions unlike any time last year. I think the difference between this offense and the Clawfense is that the offense actually KNEW what they were doing, and Crompton's performance reflected that. As for the run game, the line not having to worry about which position they had to play based on play call, and being able to focus on their assigned zone made a huge difference. I know people are saying it's Western Kentucky, but we only scored 20 pt combined between N. Illinois and Wyoming, not necessarily SEC calibur teams.
 
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