Shinskie Steps Up
Shinskie was 18-29 for 228 yards and three scores today. He looked more comfortable as the game went on. Shinskie acknowledged it was a day of firsts for him (first start and first overtime) but he was pleased with his efforts and was coach Spaz. While his arm strength is not great and his release is slow, he clearly has a hold on this starting spot now. He engineered several scoring drives, which is a huge positive for this offense.
Secondary gets burnt
The secondary was torched for a tune of 354 yards. Skinner picked on Donnie Fletcher repeatedly. The corners played soft coverage and still got beat for several long pass plays. Skinner picked apart the coverage and the receivers were able to get out of bounds during their final scoring drive. It was disappointing considering the secondary was our most experienced unit coming into the season.
Weakness up the middle
Wake Forest found a weakness in the middle of BC’s defense and exploited it throughout the second half. It was frustrating to watch as Wake Forest racked up first downs and even broke off a 76-yard touchdown run right up the gut against the Eagles normally stout front seven.
Tranquil tries to get creative
Tranquill called two wildcat sets, one of which on a crucial third down. Harris was able to convert and in his two attempts gained nine yards. It’s not a bad wrinkle to have in the offense. One set that Tranquill should immediately throw out is bringing in Tuggle for the designed run. I’m not sure he could make it any more obvious that the quarterback will be running the ball, not to mention he called this play on second and goal and lost five yards which ultimately forced BC to settle for a field goal. Possibly the worst play call we have seen this year.
Good karma for BC
After last week when seemingly nothing went our way it was great to see some big breaks for BC. The first came on a 3rd and 33 when BC drew a pass interference call resulting in an automatic first down. Of course we must mention the final play where Wake Forests’ running back forget which direction the play was going and Isaac Johnson was able to strip a dumbfounded Riley Skinner. Wake Forest was marching all over our defense at that point and I’m not sure a fan in the stadium though Wake wouldn’t score with a first and goal situation, but alas BC benefited from a huge lucky break.
