Brendan Beal

[HouseOfHagen]

I noticed he played a lot vs. Purdue. Was this due to an injury to Rallis? I watched Beal on a few plays but didn't notice much good or bad in general. Any opinions as to how he played and if what you expect of his role next year?

 

[It's a Pig Man!]

Yes, Rallis was hurt and Beal replaced him in the 2nd half

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Yes, Rallis was hurt and Beal replaced him in the 2nd half

Incorrect. Beal was in on the 2nd defensive series and played the next 3 or 4 in a row. Rallis then came back and played off and on the rest of the game.

 

[It's a Pig Man!]

Incorrect. Beal was in on the 2nd defensive series and played the next 3 or 4 in a row. Rallis then came back and played off and on the rest of the game.

I didn't really mean replaced him completely. I guess it was just in the 2nd half that I started to really notice Beal out there a lot.

Edit: Should add that Rallis did not practice today but Kill is still expecting him to play on Saturday.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

I was correcting the "2nd half" piece of your statement. I found it interesting that we gave up a long run on the first series and Beal was immediately inserted to start the next series.

 

[Gophers09]

Yeah - I thought he played more plays than not in both halves individually.

 

[It's a Pig Man!]

I was correcting the "2nd half" piece of your statement. I found it interesting that we gave up a long run on the first series and Beal was immediately inserted to start the next series.

I understand and appreciate the correcting, I'm just saying that it wasn't until the 2nd half that I really noticed Beal was out there a lot. Personally I hope that Beal sees quite a bit more time as I don't think that it was a coincidence that the run defense improved greatly with him out there.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

I appreciate your moniker and photo!

 

[It's a Pig Man!]

I appreciate your moniker and photo!

Same to you Stan, and as we all know, I will always take your advice unquestioningly

 

[littlebigboy]

Beal does not run around blocks and get in other linebackers way, he plugs stuff up. Much better against the run.

 

[Bayfieldgopher]

#51 was on the field a lot. It appeared that he was not wearing any knee brace(s). I would think that is an indication that his knees are strong.

If Robinson gets his way early, I don't expect to see much of Beal and/or Rallis in favor of quicker, more agile LBs. Or even a lot of nickle.