Before the season, I predicted that Dalton would play

[WoadBlue]

finally, he is

Or at least probably will play.

 

[TarHeelNation11]

Hmmm, gonna burn his shirt now? If it helps us rush the passer, I'm all for it.

 

[WoadBlue]

Hmmm, gonna burn his shirt now? If it helps us rush the passer, I'm all for it.

Dalton is too great a talent to stay on campus 5 years, unless serious injury hits. That means that even if he is not fully ready as a freshman, play him anyway to gain some experience for his Soph year when he will be ready.

 

[Raising Heel]

I don't get the timing. Did the loss of Crawford and the injury to Jones prompt this move? If not, Dalton should've been cutting his teeth against the likes of NC A&T and Delaware. Seems weird he's getting his first reps midway through the season.

 

[TarHeelNation11]

I don't get the timing. Did the loss of Crawford and the injury to Jones prompt this move? If not, Dalton should've been cutting his teeth against the likes of NC A&T and Delaware. Seems weird he's getting his first reps midway through the season.

I think it's more a (slight) cry for help for more pass rush than anything else. We just are not getting to the QB enough, which will hurt us when we finally start playing teams who pass the ball.

 

[KOOL123]

Maybe he has been hurt or nicked up...Either way glad the big fellow is getting his time to shine....

 

[Archer2]

Probably a combination of the reasons listed by THN and Woad. Good idea IMO.

 

[heelbent]

From what I'm told it's a pure numbers thing. Need available bodies due to injuries and Dalton has the requisite size, weight and disposition to play inside. If not for dire need Dalton wouldn't be playing.

 

[Tigertown_a_Rick]

I think he's going to play against Wake for two reasons, and one of those has already been mentioned several times, and that is injuries to other players in front of him....Secondly, he is from West Forsyth, so this is a great opportunity for him to play in front of family and friends against the Deacs who are in his backyard...

Been looking forward to his debut for quite some time!

Good luck Jalen, get you a sack this saturday!

 

[Archer2]

Gene said things have "clicked" for Dalton recently.

 

[blazers]

Tyler Powell is now listed as doubtful for the game. So if we want a two-deep for the interior, we either move Jessie Rogers inside or play Jalen.

I like your insight Woad, but I can't credit you much for predicting this one.

Actually if we only play Thomason, Clarke and Dinkins the whole game at DT, and Jalen gets snaps at DE, then this means they wanted him on the edge regardless of injuries - so maybe i should shut up til the game