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Fresno State's Derek Carr Is Not Worried

You can watch this video of Fresno State's quarterback Derek Carr and come away with the conclusion that he's a cocky young man, oblivious to the fact that he's going to start his second game on the road in Lincoln Nebraska against a ferocious defensive line that would like nothing more than to squash him into a tiny little ball, or that in general, he just doesn't worry about those types of things. 

He is right about Fresno's offensive line being big - the starters run 300, 315, 320, 305 and 310 lbs, and because they're so big he's not worried about Nebraska's defensive line. He's not worried about getting hit. He's not worried about what the Fresno State fan base thinks. And he's not worried about Fresno State being able to run the ball. 

 

It might occur to you that his comments about running the ball make up "bulletin board material" and you might get your blood pressure up thinking about ways that your team is being disrespected, but I can assure you that Derek Carr is not worried about that either. 

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Good thing I'm actually going to be there.

So I WILL see him squashed into a little ball in person.

by Fake Pelini on Sep 8, 2011 7:41 AM CDT via mobile reply actions  

I can actually appreciate his confidence...

…and his ability to talk to the press without sounding like a studdering savant.

Will he probably get swashed? Yes. But I don’t think his confidence will hurt him in any meaningful way.

by SteveW0720 on Sep 8, 2011 8:00 AM CDT reply actions  

Hahaha

This guy is going to learn the hard way this weekend that maybe you should be a little worried when you go up against one of the best defenses in the country.

by Billgrip on Sep 8, 2011 8:35 AM CDT reply actions  

To be fair

Can’t really expect the guy to go up to the media and say “Man, I don’t know how we’re going to run against Nebraska. I’ll be lucky if I leave the stadium with any less than half a dozen concussions. I am incredibly worried about playing this team and hate our AD with a fiery passion for scheduling them.”

He’s the QB, the leader of the offense, and leaders are going to lead. Can’t accomplish anything if you go into a game expecting to get smashed.

"Runners hate everyone. Never forget this."

by MacularDegenerate on Sep 8, 2011 8:44 AM CDT reply actions  

True

But at the same time it seems like he doesn’t have any respect for Nebraska’s defense, and that’s just naive.

by Billgrip on Sep 8, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

Any relation to former Fresno QB and current NFL bust David Carr?

"You can't fight synergy, Lemon. It's bigger than all of us." - Jack Donaghy

by LordGaga on Sep 8, 2011 9:55 AM CDT reply actions  

Good question

Because if you read the article, it will not answer that question. : )

by SteveW0720 on Sep 8, 2011 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

True, he should be approaching the game as a leader would..

I would say two things:

1. Your O-Line can be giant 400lb gorillas, and it won’t do a bit of good if they can’t move and keep the quicker guys rushing past you at bay. I don’t see much of the relevance there.

2. If he was so “not-confused” by Cal, and has such confidence in his guys, then where was the win last week? And why would you think Nebraska deserves such a dismissive attitude?

Sounds like he’s in for a lesson. Fresno St. has never played us before, right?

Yeah..I’ll be there. I can’t wait.

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Sep 8, 2011 10:05 AM CDT reply actions  

Thank you, Derek Carr

For giving one of the most motivated defensive units in the country even more reason to want to rip your head off. Nice move.

by GBR918 on Sep 8, 2011 10:08 AM CDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHA

1) Thats all they do is line up and to come get you at Nebraska.
     Yes thats all that the Blackshirts do they line up with no game plan and just play high school style defense.
2)Who is that their number 3? Yeah I don’t know much about him.
     Is this dude for real? Thats the same as saying you don’t know about Denard Robinson.
Good luck to you Mr. Carr, enjoy the Defense being up your @$$ all day not only did he motivate our players but he basically called out Pelinix2 hope it works out for him. The only thing that would have made this even better is if he went all Broadway Joe and guaranteed a win

Nebraska, The Good Life
Keith Stone, always smooth

by Beranek5225 on Sep 8, 2011 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

My understanding was...

That Nebraska didn’t have to hide their formations, they can just come get you based on their ability. Nebraska is good enough to not have to resort to tricks. That’s what I thought he was saying. I don’t think he was saying the Nebraska defense is easier.

by Huskerlax on Sep 8, 2011 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Either way

He is going to get his @$$ handed to him. to Quote Johnny Knoxville from Jackass 2 " he is writing checks with his bulldog mouth that his puppydog ass can’t cash"

It works even tho its not exactly word for word but the Bulldog thing makes it OK

Nebraska, The Good Life
Keith Stone, always smooth

by Beranek5225 on Sep 8, 2011 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOW!!! DUDE you cant go surfing in Huskerland Welcome to the Jungle

I hope Meredith rips his helmet off the first play!! Oh!! your going to run the ball to the left or to the right we will find ways to run the ball?? NO!! you will find the only way to get your ass kicked dude. Hey spicoli let me know what it feels like to pull rubber pellets out of you teeth

by Gene Lydick on Sep 8, 2011 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Is he not going to care about losing either?

Because he’d be perfect for UCLA’s QB position!

"I did dumb things." - Tim Beck, Nebraska's new OC

by Salt Creek and Stadium on Sep 8, 2011 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

How to do an interview before a big game 101

First off give props to your opponent. That is always the first thing you say after every question.

Then say what you are confident in and improving on.

Never say what you are going to accomplish.

EXAMPLE: Are you a bit nervous about going against the Husker D?

ANSWER: Well first off Nebraska has an excellent defense that is one of the best in the nation. We will be practicing hard and preparing for their defensive formations and we have made a lot of improvements since our first game. I think we got a lot of the nerves out of the way against Cal and we will be ready to play the Huskers come Saturday.

What he said in this interview is big time fuel for our fire. I bet most of the D has seen this video.

by BledRed on Sep 8, 2011 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

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