dressedcheeseside
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Since the year 2000, GT is 4 and 10 (29%) in bowl games. More to the point, since CPJ took over, we are 5 and 1, a winning percentage of 17%. This has created the notion that our chances to win are greatly reduced when our opponent has more time to prepare.
Myth or reality?
Why is this happening and is it a trend we can change? Is it merely a myth due to limited sample size?
I think there's some truth in it, which is a change for me. Imo, beating GT is less about scheme and more about the 1 on 1 personal battles. If defenders can get off blocks, they can blow plays up, as we saw in the FSU game. A month is a long time to practice cut block avoidance.
Also, our O is more dependent on timing than most other offenses. I think our timing is hurt a good bit by the long layoff. During the season, we keep our timing sharp by going against good and fast defenses week after week. During the pre-bowl layoff, not so much.
Plus we have real academic pressure during this stretch. Our opposition's practice time is more like preseason camp.
I think the combined effect is a net negative, especially for our offense.
Myth or reality?
Why is this happening and is it a trend we can change? Is it merely a myth due to limited sample size?
I think there's some truth in it, which is a change for me. Imo, beating GT is less about scheme and more about the 1 on 1 personal battles. If defenders can get off blocks, they can blow plays up, as we saw in the FSU game. A month is a long time to practice cut block avoidance.
Also, our O is more dependent on timing than most other offenses. I think our timing is hurt a good bit by the long layoff. During the season, we keep our timing sharp by going against good and fast defenses week after week. During the pre-bowl layoff, not so much.
Plus we have real academic pressure during this stretch. Our opposition's practice time is more like preseason camp.
I think the combined effect is a net negative, especially for our offense.