It seems like when Coach Amato heaps praise on a player or unit, you can estrapolate that there is real cause for concern. Take Jay Davis and the defensive unit. Prior to the 2004 and 2005 campaigns, Amato (and many players) talked glowingly of the quarterback’s leadership and composure, and they expressed a lot of confidence in his abilities. On the other hand, Amato consistently slammed the defense, essentially calling them “Dairy Queen-soft” bums. As we all know, the offenses for both seasons turned out to be horrific and turnover prone, and the defenses ranked among the very best in the nation.
As reports begin trickle out of this year’s camp, what do we make of Amato’s recent remarks that the staff is “thrilled” with the progress of Marcus Stone and that the defense needs to toughen up?
I’ll be looking very closely at the stats from today’s scrimmage for indicators.
