That fake spike was interesting because I'm pretty sure the runner on the play before was out of bounds, so the clock was already stopped.
The Legend Of Josh Rosen: Ucla Vs. Texas A&m
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That fake spike was interesting because I'm pretty sure the runner on the play before was out of bounds, so the clock was already stopped.
UCLA in 2017 had the 117th ranked defense in the country.
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You would think after watching this game that would be very obvious to the OP.
Chain reaction game. Beginning of the end for Kevin Sumlin at Texas A&M. It was obvious immediately after the game. Aggie fans were irate. He lasted a couple more months before being dumped at season's end, with the chain reaction bringing Jimbo Fisher from Florida State.
I have to point out that UCLA did not cover. The Bruins were giving 4.5 points. I didn't have a great day overall but I did cash on Texas A&M.
During that wild rally I remember thinking this would be one of the all-time beats if UCLA somehow covers this thing, like with a last second interception return after taking the lead.
The downer from this game was a couple of weeks later. I had UCLA -2.5 at Memphis in a day game. Neither team had any defense. Very high scoring again. Rosen did rally to give UCLA the lead early in the 4th quarter. But after Memphis regained the lead, Rosen threw an interception in the red zone. He got the ball back one more time but kind of stalled near midfield, if I remember correctly.
I have to point out that UCLA did not cover. The Bruins were giving 4.5 points. I didn't have a great day overall but I did cash on Texas A&M.
During that wild rally I remember thinking this would be one of the all-time beats if UCLA somehow covers this thing, like with a last second interception return after taking the lead.
The downer from this game was a couple of weeks later. I had UCLA -2.5 at Memphis in a day game. Neither team had any defense. Very high scoring again. Rosen did rally to give UCLA the lead early in the 4th quarter. But after Memphis regained the lead, Rosen threw an interception in the red zone. He got the ball back one more time but kind of stalled near midfield, if I remember correctly.
The best thing I take from that video is that I don’t see a player who doesn’t love the game or isn’t loved by his teammates.
That is true of most young QBs. More so if he never plays in one system long enough to get comfortable.
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Great comeback. Thanks @ANUFan .
When he has a clean pocket his ball placement is superb. We're looking for a hyper-accurate QB, and Josh Rosen has the ability to become that type of player. He needs to clean up some things, obviously, with 2 fumbles and 1 TD that should have been an INT, but when you're down big, early, you need to push the safety zone and take more chances. He definitely stares down his first read, and that must change, but it is a very common problem for kids coming out of college. Remember, Rosen came out 1 year earlier than most, and is younger than some of the QB's drafted in the 2019 draft (e.g. Drew Lock) and 14 months younger than our 1st round pick Christian Wilkins, so he still has time to refine his game … and demeanor.
When players are interviewed after a game, it's fun to experience the euphoria, but they usually say the same things right? They usually say the team gave 110%. They usually say they couldn't do it without the great teammates. They usually say we never gave up. Sure, they get asked a lot of me-specific questions … but they usually manage to turn it around and give we-specific answers, especially the smart players. Leaders do things like that. Rosen was brought in as a 5-star recruit. Reporters asked him me-specific questions. The table was set for him to talk about himself, despite his media training and sharp mind. He didn't do enough to spread the glory with his teammates, IMHO. It's just one interview … but you do notice a pattern. The kid's young … but his teammates will notice these little things every day.
Rosen's success or failure is in his own hands. Sure, he's got to work harder in the film room than he does now, identifying defenses, patterns, gauging play-speeds of defenders and tendencies. Sure he needs to work on his eye-discipline as @ANUFan points out. Sure, he needs to take care of the ball a lot better both in the pocket and while pressured. Sure he needs to become a better decision-maker. But all of those things are completely fixable if he puts in the effort. What will determine success or failure for Josh Rosen, just like it did for Jeff George and Jay Cutler, is whether he is willing to put his ego, his time, and his heart behind the team. If he is willing to do that, his teammates will follow him into war, and have his back when he needs it, and believe that comebacks like this one are possible in the NFL. If Rosen chooses to be team-first, and live his life that way, he will be successful in the NFL … and along the way attain more glory for himself than is even possible for a QB who isn't a team player.
It's up to Josh Rosen. History is littered with great competitors who succeeded with less talent, guys like Zack Thomas (too small and too slow) who just refused to lose. If Josh Rosen adopts their demeanor, does anything for his teammates, dedicates himself to becoming better, and shares the glory despite his personal heroics …. he will be very successful. Let's hope that's who he chooses to be.
When he has a clean pocket his ball placement is superb. We're looking for a hyper-accurate QB, and Josh Rosen has the ability to become that type of player. He needs to clean up some things, obviously, with 2 fumbles and 1 TD that should have been an INT, but when you're down big, early, you need to push the safety zone and take more chances. He definitely stares down his first read, and that must change, but it is a very common problem for kids coming out of college. Remember, Rosen came out 1 year earlier than most, and is younger than some of the QB's drafted in the 2019 draft (e.g. Drew Lock) and 14 months younger than our 1st round pick Christian Wilkins, so he still has time to refine his game … and demeanor.
When players are interviewed after a game, it's fun to experience the euphoria, but they usually say the same things right? They usually say the team gave 110%. They usually say they couldn't do it without the great teammates. They usually say we never gave up. Sure, they get asked a lot of me-specific questions … but they usually manage to turn it around and give we-specific answers, especially the smart players. Leaders do things like that. Rosen was brought in as a 5-star recruit. Reporters asked him me-specific questions. The table was set for him to talk about himself, despite his media training and sharp mind. He didn't do enough to spread the glory with his teammates, IMHO. It's just one interview … but you do notice a pattern. The kid's young … but his teammates will notice these little things every day.
Rosen's success or failure is in his own hands. Sure, he's got to work harder in the film room than he does now, identifying defenses, patterns, gauging play-speeds of defenders and tendencies. Sure he needs to work on his eye-discipline as @ANUFan points out. Sure, he needs to take care of the ball a lot better both in the pocket and while pressured. Sure he needs to become a better decision-maker. But all of those things are completely fixable if he puts in the effort. What will determine success or failure for Josh Rosen, just like it did for Jeff George and Jay Cutler, is whether he is willing to put his ego, his time, and his heart behind the team. If he is willing to do that, his teammates will follow him into war, and have his back when he needs it, and believe that comebacks like this one are possible in the NFL. If Rosen chooses to be team-first, and live his life that way, he will be successful in the NFL … and along the way attain more glory for himself than is even possible for a QB who isn't a team player.
It's up to Josh Rosen. History is littered with great competitors who succeeded with less talent, guys like Zack Thomas (too small and too slow) who just refused to lose. If Josh Rosen adopts their demeanor, does anything for his teammates, dedicates himself to becoming better, and shares the glory despite his personal heroics …. he will be very successful. Let's hope that's who he chooses to be.
The more I look, the more I like how Rosen moves defenders with pump fakes. It's more than a pump fake - he does a little hitch with his whole body like he's starting a throwing motion. It looks effective as hell.