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<blockquote data-quote="vamosjackets" data-source="post: 15627" data-attributes="member: 216"><p>Number 1 is the first thing I noticed against Clemson. Their LB's keyed on the guards which always took them right to the play. That will KILL our counters - no chance on those plays. Now, what that should do is allow us to out number them to the direction of the motion. It should make rocket toss and triple option a killer. And, as we've seen, rocket toss has been extremely effective this year. That's the long play that Robbie scored on against Clemson. He has been a monster on that play this year. The problem has been that it has also produced blown up plays. Against Clemson, we completely left the DE on the playside untouched (Beasley) and he blew the play up for a 5 yard loss. On another, we tried to use a crack block by the WR on the DE (or maybe OLB on the LOS, can't remember) and Smelter didn't quite get there in time. He made a good physical block and knocked the guy down, but knocked him right into our RB, again for a 5 yard loss. If we can clean that blocking up, it should be a very effective play for us consistently .... like at least 6 yards per play and sometimes going for big yardage. And, theoretically, when that happens, it should make the defense have to adjust and open up a lot more for us. Actually, Clemson did start adjusting to it with their secondary play, which is why we started becoming very effective in the passing game. But, again, that is another place we could be WAYYYY more effective. We did pretty well vs Clemson, but there were at least 2 more TD's out there in the passing game alone ... easy pitch and catch plays that we just missed. If we make those plays, defenses won't have a chance, and they'll again have to adjust and again, lots more of our plays become available for those adjustments. </p><p></p><p>Triple option also became more effective against Clemson in the 2nd half. What they were doing there was bringing the CB up hard on the outside. Our WR's were able to block them most of the time, but it caused our pitch man to have to take more of an inside track which we weren't ready for in the first few series. Later on, we started making those plays and again, Robbie went for big yardage later in the game. But, by that point there we had to score 55 to win. It was a team loss. The offense could've come back against a 30 point deficit, but not a 50 point deficit. Defense played valiantly at first but had an epic collapse albeit against one of the best QB/WR core in the nation, and they were completely on fire. But, we also should've/could've had 2 pick sixes that would've completely changed the complexion of the game. We just aren't making the game changing plays that are there and available to us. Those are the plays - about 6 plays per game - that determine the outcome.</p><p></p><p>On offense we've got to be able to make defenses pay for the weaknesses they're willing to give up. And, there are ALWAYS weaknesses against our offense - which is why it's been so effective for 30 years. What will help us make those plays? I think a more experienced Vad/Justin will help. But, I think recruiting and coaching has still obviously got to improve. CPJ isn't the problem, but he's got to try to identify and fix the problems (in recruiting and position coaching). Giving up now would be a big mistake imho.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vamosjackets, post: 15627, member: 216"] Number 1 is the first thing I noticed against Clemson. Their LB's keyed on the guards which always took them right to the play. That will KILL our counters - no chance on those plays. Now, what that should do is allow us to out number them to the direction of the motion. It should make rocket toss and triple option a killer. And, as we've seen, rocket toss has been extremely effective this year. That's the long play that Robbie scored on against Clemson. He has been a monster on that play this year. The problem has been that it has also produced blown up plays. Against Clemson, we completely left the DE on the playside untouched (Beasley) and he blew the play up for a 5 yard loss. On another, we tried to use a crack block by the WR on the DE (or maybe OLB on the LOS, can't remember) and Smelter didn't quite get there in time. He made a good physical block and knocked the guy down, but knocked him right into our RB, again for a 5 yard loss. If we can clean that blocking up, it should be a very effective play for us consistently .... like at least 6 yards per play and sometimes going for big yardage. And, theoretically, when that happens, it should make the defense have to adjust and open up a lot more for us. Actually, Clemson did start adjusting to it with their secondary play, which is why we started becoming very effective in the passing game. But, again, that is another place we could be WAYYYY more effective. We did pretty well vs Clemson, but there were at least 2 more TD's out there in the passing game alone ... easy pitch and catch plays that we just missed. If we make those plays, defenses won't have a chance, and they'll again have to adjust and again, lots more of our plays become available for those adjustments. Triple option also became more effective against Clemson in the 2nd half. What they were doing there was bringing the CB up hard on the outside. Our WR's were able to block them most of the time, but it caused our pitch man to have to take more of an inside track which we weren't ready for in the first few series. Later on, we started making those plays and again, Robbie went for big yardage later in the game. But, by that point there we had to score 55 to win. It was a team loss. The offense could've come back against a 30 point deficit, but not a 50 point deficit. Defense played valiantly at first but had an epic collapse albeit against one of the best QB/WR core in the nation, and they were completely on fire. But, we also should've/could've had 2 pick sixes that would've completely changed the complexion of the game. We just aren't making the game changing plays that are there and available to us. Those are the plays - about 6 plays per game - that determine the outcome. On offense we've got to be able to make defenses pay for the weaknesses they're willing to give up. And, there are ALWAYS weaknesses against our offense - which is why it's been so effective for 30 years. What will help us make those plays? I think a more experienced Vad/Justin will help. But, I think recruiting and coaching has still obviously got to improve. CPJ isn't the problem, but he's got to try to identify and fix the problems (in recruiting and position coaching). Giving up now would be a big mistake imho. [/QUOTE]
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