Anyone else really concerned about Hoover being gone?

[bigjohn]

Now this really hurts me to say as an App State guy (and also because I saw Hoover light up my team in high school for about 250 yards), but does anyone think our running game is going to take some time to get over Hoover being gone?

I think Hoover might finally get the credit he deserves when our running game suffers a bit. Granted, our O-line and backs are complete studs, but I think Hoov was a big part of that combination.

How's Fiametta looked in camp? I was there last year and he's a physical speciman.... I just hope it translates into performance.

[Doyle]

Now this really hurts me to say as an App State guy (and also because I saw Hoover light up my team in high school for about 250 yards), but does anyone think our running game is going to take some time to get over Hoover being gone?

I think Hoover might finally get the credit he deserves when our running game suffers a bit. Granted, our O-line and backs are complete studs, but I think Hoov was a big part of that combination.

How's Fiametta looked in camp? I was there last year and he's a physical speciman.... I just hope it translates into performance.

No. Not at all. Hoover was a great panther. It was time for an upgrade by going younger. 10 years from now lets hope we ask the same thing about Fiametta.

[jasonluckydog]

Yes, I'm freakin the duck out

[FreeDrinkMafia]

Hoov was on the decline. We've snagged the top FB's in the last two drafts for a reason; it takes years to learn that position, but I think the FO has put us in a great position for the future.

[Dpantherman]

for the record- All black, 3-4 defense, delhomme, peppers, fire fox and brad hoover threads are all annoying. Try to avoid them. good night and good luck.

*sigh*

[Doyle]

Oh. I guess Junior was annoyed by such nonsense.

[SorthNarolina]

The only logical reason they had to cut Hoover was injury concerns.

Fiametta really looked timid out on the field. Like he didn't know where to go.

Hopefully he can fill in alright.

[CatMan72]

I'm concerned about Fiametta's ability to fill Hoov's shoes... but as much as I love me some Brad, it was time to move on.

[Jbro]

*sigh*

Exactly how everyone feels when they see you post.

[bigjohn]

It may have been a good move I guess....mainly injury-wise. He has certainly taken a pounding over the years.

Oh, and while I'm at it:

Don't fire Fox.

Don't change to a 3-4 defense.

It's too hot to wear all black.

I still have a Delhomme jersey, so bring him back. I'm too cheap to buy a Moore jersey.

Peppers should have gone to the NBA instead.

There. Now I don't have to start 5 more threads tonight.

[Chaos]

Fiametta may play better with the experience from last year added with the fact that he will "own" the FB role, and be expected to perform as a starter, and not with the beloved Hoov over his shoulder, waiting for the next snap.

I hope to see him blowing up holes for Double Trouble all season!

[KillerKat]

Not at all

[Dpantherman]

I think we will be fine. in fact id like to see Sutton take more reps at FB during the preseason. he looked great filling in last year

[PantherBrew]

I have concerns about every position. But I guess I am just a worrier