I have to give Echeese (and myself) a little credit

[Mike Roach]

Both of us were very vocal about the way Naashon Hughes fit into the style of Charlie's defense in the offseason.  At times both of us said that we thought he'd be a bigger contributor than most realized.  Charlie loves the versatility of this kid who can rush off the edge and drop into coverage.  I thought he'd be a perfect nickel linebacker but Charlie has spun him down to end where he's starting to flourish.  His box score numbers won't blow you away but in reviewing the tape from this week I saw him around a ton of plays and generally causing some havoc.  This kid could be a an Eric Striker type.  Now I know I've done the unthinkable and unleashed the monster by telling Echeese he's right, but credit is given where it's due.  I still think i'm in pretty good shape for our pre-season bet on if Derick Roberson would redshirt or not.

 

[Matt Cotcher]

There are only 2 guys that make Bedford light up when he's talking potential & Hughes is one of 'em. Good call!

 

[echeese]

Both of us were very vocal about the way Naashon Hughes fit into the style of Charlie's defense in the offseason.  At times both of us said that we thought he'd be a bigger contributor than most realized.  Charlie loves the versatility of this kid who can rush off the edge and drop into coverage.  I thought he'd be a perfect nickel linebacker but Charlie has spun him down to end where he's starting to flourish.  His box score numbers won't blow you away but in reviewing the tape from this week I saw him around a ton of plays and generally causing some havoc.  This kid could be a an Eric Striker type.  Now I know I've done the unthinkable and unleashed the monster by telling Echeese he's right, but credit is given where it's due.  I still think i'm in pretty good shape for our pre-season bet on if Derick Roberson would redshirt or not.

Yes I have written that bet off. . ..I should have thought about Hughes as a rush end . .. didn't see that coming. . . Striker?  That is high praise.

unleashed a monster?    Sorry . .that ship sailed a long time ago . . .. .

I also noticed a couple of amoeba plays .. . .where none of the DL got down in stances. . . .. I expect to see more and more of that, worked EXTREMELY well vs Miami and Florida in UL's bowl games. . . . .

 

[Mike Roach]

He may not become as good as striker, but I can see him in that role