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BWahlberg said:mtgrizrule said:BW, if you watch the game again, you might change your opinion regarding our DE's. Wags was not a big factor statistically, but he did cause some trouble. He forced the QB to hurry things often. They often had 2 or 3 guys containing him. When they did that, it opened up the opportunities for Takai and even more for Peevey. Wags impact was not on paper this game, but he did play well. Also he was held a lot, just as NDSU did to him.
I'd agree with that, in other games both Wags and Holmes have been able to beat the constant holding and get some sacks. However you're right they did draw a crap ton of attention from UCD players and did hurry up a lot of plays.
It is not holding unless it is called. Chad Germer taught his linemen to push it to the limit until they started getting called in a game. Each ref has his own standards for calling holding. Some are strict, and some are loose. A team needs to push the limit early until they get called, then adjust to the way the game will be called. I thought Davis held a lot too, but because they did not get called, they gained an advantage on us. We need to do the same.