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Aug 31, 2016
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NacoCoug
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It's okay because he was behind at LB as well, less to think about at DE
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Langi is “really behind” in learning the position,
So it goes...
8/31/16 7:35am
So why not play him at a position he knows?
notsofast
8/31/16 7:39am
We're very thin at DE, and I guess he fit the bill...
So it goes...
8/31/16 7:40am
That's scary about our defense then, thanks.
notsofast
8/31/16 7:43am
RB? He had major issues at LB last year. If he didn't remember what
byubyu
8/31/16 7:48am
All the more reason to have these 2 guys at end where they can go get the ball.
doctorthunderpants
8/31/16 11:48am
Exactly - go as fast as you can and tackle the guy with the ball!
farsurfer
8/31/16 3:09pm
Pau'u is a better MLB.
smokymountainrain
8/31/16 8:02am
I'm hoping you're right about this. Get the best 11 on the field.
curry30
8/31/16 10:28am
The move of Langi to DE
BrutustheBrash
8/31/16 10:34am
yep, they wanted Butch in that spot.
smokymountainrain
8/31/16 11:59am
This. He was an incredible talent at LB
reddead
8/31/16 9:56am
So is Kaufusi the designated bearer of bad news?
soupie
8/31/16 7:40am
My impression so far is that Kalani still has a little Whit in him
kccougar
8/31/16 7:42am
Seems Kaufusi is trying to temper expectations for him. Hopefully his athletic
SUAVO
8/31/16 7:43am
SK was also the one who said TT needed
soupie
8/31/16 7:45am
Yep, I think he is trying to temper that as well
SUAVO
8/31/16 7:49am
Kalani and Tuiaki have coached and been around some great D lines. They
Polecat
8/31/16 7:42am
Well, it's your job to teach him Steve.
Big Daddy D
8/31/16 7:42am
That was my thought. Of all the positions to
soupie
8/31/16 7:44am
Kaufusi also said Mastering the techniques at defensive end can be complex...
So it goes...
8/31/16 7:47am
I can see that but fewer things to read and adjust to.
soupie
8/31/16 7:53am
I would assume he was talking more technique than assignment.
byubyu
8/31/16 7:56am
Ziggy II
Borg
8/31/16 7:52am
My thought as well -once in awhile, athleticism trumps all...
IamTheStig
8/31/16 7:57am
Is it just once? Warner starting at corner. Perhaps Sitake is more willing.
sir_hammer
8/31/16 8:11am
It's his 3rd position in as many years. A few growing pains is expected
BlueFrog
8/31/16 7:55am
Mendenhall got criticized for playing based more on
deljdc
8/31/16 8:21am
Yep
Ash
8/31/16 8:46am
Call me greedy but I'm hoping the coaches give us both!
Blue Cougar
8/31/16 2:14pm
Link?
ldssdl
8/31/16 8:29am
RE: Link?
So it goes...
8/31/16 8:49am
It's okay because he was behind at LB as well, less to think about at DE
NacoCoug
8/31/16 8:39am
Coachspeech to motivate player and psych opponent
towerman
8/31/16 8:59am
It's running past a guy and tackling the QB. This isn't rocket science folks...
zerome4sooners
8/31/16 9:08am
If that's the entire mindset he'll get eaten alive on running plays. Setting
Scratch
8/31/16 10:24am
While it's true it's not rocket science. It's more than running past a guy...
Lance71
8/31/16 1:37pm
He is a Sr that started playing the position 3 weeks before the season begins.
cougaman
8/31/16 9:08am
The guy behind him just switch to DE also
davidnairn
8/31/16 9:11am
He moved to DE in the spring so has had much more time at the position.
cougaman
8/31/16 9:17am
That's what we're all hoping...
So it goes...
8/31/16 9:15am
The article sounded pretty confident in the transition actually
BrutustheBrash
8/31/16 9:22am
of course he is...he just moved over and he's undersized. he's our best option
nashty
8/31/16 10:34am
Langi will have a monster season -- and DE is..
jomo
8/31/16 10:50am
Is it really 4-3-4 or is 2-5-4 more accurate?
hamaca
8/31/16 10:53am
No, one DE will be a traditional DE that could play DE in a 3-4. The other is
cougaman
8/31/16 11:44am
Coach speak -- play it down and don't set undue expectations.
lightmann
8/31/16 11:14am
How has southernfriedcougar not "lol"ed this yet, he is the resident defender &
Pretorian
8/31/16 11:21am
On the radio recently I heard that playing DE is much harder against pro-style
BamaCoug
8/31/16 12:11pm
I think we're going to see a lot of inexperienced play this season on defense...
icecougar
8/31/16 12:43pm
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