I had problems too beeware. I finally got connected 1/2 way through.
I didn't do an in-progress synopsis but here are some random thoughts from my memory of the last half:
1) Recruiting: Plan on signing all 25/full allotment. Need help everywhere but especially the OL which is where the numbers will be higher. Chan believes you can never have enough good DL and corners. Mentioned signing LBs and receivers specifically.
2) Nickleback: Houston played great - made big plays. Now they feel comfortable using a dime package when necessary because we have Houston and Rhino who are good at the position.
3) Curry: Not in game shape, but "rehab shape". Should see the field for a couple plays but not a lot.
4) RB by committee: Neither Ace nor Sampson is 100% ready to play a full game because they aren't in game shape. They just came off the scout team and are freshman is the reason. There is a plan going into the game about when to use them but it could change if someone gets a hot hand. PJ Daniels was mentioned in this group as a possiblity. Said we don't know what we'll get from this group until they play some.
5) Suggs: Playing another QB is not ruled out. The thing with AJ is not that he played a bad game but that he has played well in the past. He's had a great week of practice and made progress understanding the offense. Chan is not worried about protecting his confidence.
6) Chan said the biggest positive for this team is the senior leadership.
7) Muyres is one of the most intellegent football players he's ever coached. Wes said Collins got his hands on a couple he should have had. Gailey responded, "Yeah he got one. That's why he's on defense."
8) Freshman: He talked about moving a DE off the scout team (Pullen?) because we need the depth and he's been making a lot of progress. Said he will dress and travel and may play. Also talked about Reese and said he was already playing ST and will play a lot of football for GT. Matthews is learning the DE position and has a ways to go. Likes his speed and thinks once he learns how to play DE he'll be a good one. Thinks Cooper is going to be a monster once he has a year to work out.
9) Said you can't replace guys like Gathers and Hollings but we do have young guys who have ability and can make things happen. Stressed that by playing as a team we can overcome adversity and have a great season. He said we expect - not just hope - to win our games.
10) He did send a message out to you, beeware, I think he said "Bite This Big Ol' Buck"